Suspicious Packages

A package or letter that exhibits any combination of the following characteristics should be considered suspicious:

• Missing or fictitious return address;
• Exposed electrical wires;
• Excessive packaging material (adhesive tape);
• Oil stains, discolouration or crystallization on the packaging;
• Irregularly shaped package;
• Recipient’s name and address badly typed or written;
• Excessive postage;
• Spelling errors;
• Recipient’s title instead of name;
• Solid or thick envelope;
• Originating from a foreign country;
• Restrictive instructions (marked as confidential).

A package that exhibits any of the following characteristics may be suspected of containing nuclear, radioactive, biological or chemical materials:

• It is damaged;
• It is leaking;
• It contains liquid, powder or granules;
• It gives off an unusual odour;
• It emits a gas or vapour;
• There is seepage or bubbling;
• It contains aerosols;
• It shows signs of corrosion.

Procedure to follow

• Move away from the package;
• Do not use your cellular phone near the package, and turn it off if possible;
• Contact Security at extension 55 or by calling 514-396-8800, extension 55;
• Give the dispatcher as much information as possible, and do not hang up until you are advised to do so.

Evacuation

• Wait until Security orders an evacuation. Consult the procedure for evacuation.

Recommendation

• Do not touch, shake, smell or taste the suspicious article;
• Isolate the article and evacuate the surrounding area immediately;
• Anyone who has had contact with the article should immediately wash their hands with soap and water.

Returning to the building

• Authorization to return to the building will be communicated at the meeting point.