Preparation

The Bureau de la sécurité civile keeps the Civil Security Plan up to date. The Plan sets out the organization's prevention, preparation, intervention and restoration operations.

Civil security plan for Gatineau

In the event of a major disaster, emergency crews are first dispatched to attend to the most vulnerable residents. Any that are not deemed vulnerable may have to wait a bit before receiving assistance from the emergency crews. Thus, it is important to be prepared to manage on your own for 72 hours while waiting for help.

The Bureau de la sécurité civile keeps the civil security plan up to date. The plan covers the organization's prevention, preparation, intervention and recovery measures.

Intervention

The principal intervention measures are as follows:

• application of alert and mobilization procedures (automated cell phone messages issued by the government, text message and email alerts, radio messages);
• mobilization of municipal civil security personnel at the emergency measures coordination centre;
• deployment of assistance to residents and of measures to protect property and the natural environment;
• implementation of provisions aimed at maintaining essential operations and services as well as protecting economic activities;
• assistance to the population and opening of victim assistance centres or shelters, as required; and
• dissemination of public information about the situation.

Recovery

Restoration refers to all decisions and actions taken following a disaster to restore the social, economic, physical and environmental conditions in the community while reducing the risks.

What to do after a disaster (in French only)