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What to do before, during and after an emergency or a disaster

What to do before, during and after an emergency or a disaster

Find out which steps you should take in an emergency situation, such as a flood, a power outage, a wind storm or any other natural disaster or danger.

Accident involving hazardous materials

Prevention tips and safety instructions in the event of an accident involving hazardous materials. Learn to recognize the directive pictograms used when transporting hazardous materials

Extreme heat

Tips and safety rules before, during and after a heat wave. Find out about the dangers and the actions to take.

Extreme winter conditions

Prepare for extreme winter conditions. Know how to act during major winter storms, freezing rain events, and cold snaps.

Drinking water contamination or shortage

Prevention tips and safety rules in case of drinking water contamination. Learn about the precautions to take.

Forest fires

Prepare yourself for a forest fire, and know the steps to take to ensure your safety and that of your loved ones, as well as to protect your home and belongings.

Landslide

Prevention tips during landslides. Learn what to do in case of ground movement.

House fires

Prevention tips to prevent house fire. Learn what to do in case of house fire.

Flooding

Prepare for flooding. Know what to do to ensure your safety and to protect your property in the event of flooding.

Radiation and nuclear incident

Tips and safety instructions before, during and after a radiation or nuclear accident. Find out about the consequences related to a nuclear accident.

Storm surges and Shoreline flooding

Safety precautions and rules of conduct in case of storm surges or shoreline flooding. Learn what to do before, during and after.

Thunderstorms and lightning

Safety instructions and actions to take in the event of a storm. Find out how to prevent and limit the dangers during a thunderstorm.

Hurricane or post-tropical storm

Prevention tips and what to do in the event of a hurricane or post-tropical storm.

Power outages

Information about preventing power outages and actions to take in case of power outages. Learn about dangers in case of prolonged power outages.

Dam failure

Advice and safety instructions in the event of a dam failure. Find out what to do after a dam failure.

Tornado

Prevention tips and what to do in the event of a tornado. Find out how to prevent and limit the dangers of a tornado.

Earthquakes

Safety precautions before, during and after an earthquake and earthquake. Learn about earthquake dangers and actions to do during an earthquake.

Emergency Abroad

Prevention tips and steps to take during an emergency abroad.

Windstorms

Prevention tips and what to do in the event of a windstorm. Find out how to prevent and limit the dangers of windstorms.

Last update: August 6, 2025