Electrical Outage

Power outages are generally of short duration and limited to specific locations. However, widespread power outages are possible.

What to do during a power outage

• Remain calm;
• Stay at your work station;
• If you are in a room with no lighting, slowly make your way to a lighted location and wait until the power is restored;
• Look for individuals who may be in rooms with no lighting (washrooms, storage rooms, etc.);
• Verify whether the outage is limited to the area you are in;
• Ask the individual in charge of your group to contact Security at extension 55;
• Cease any dangerous activities (e.g.: handling chemical products);
• Store any hazardous products;
• Extinguish heat sources or burners;
• Listen for instructions broadcast over the intercom system.

Please note that there may be a delay between the beginning of an outage and the activation of emergency systems.

Widespread power outage

• Wait for instructions from Security.

If evacuation is required

• Remain calm;
• Move directly to the nearest emergency exit and leave the building;
• Do not use the elevators;
• Do not make a detour to collect your personal effects;
• Go directly to the assigned meeting point for your building;
• Do not go back inside the building for any reason.

When power is restored

• Wait for instructions from the Security Office before entering the building;
• If the outage persist, you will receive further instructions.