Emergency Preparedness

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  • Publié le Oct 8, 2025
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or What to do when the Alarm goes off.

Alarm Procedure

Yes, it is Loud and Annoying when it goes off.

Alarm Schedule

Alarm is “armed”:

  • Overnight from 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 a.m. Monday - Friday

  • 24 hours on weekends and holidays

Alarm Triggers

  • Glass break

Slamming doors are the most common cause of false alarms.

  • Emergency

What To Do If…

An Audible Alarm Sounds

  • If during a typical work day, EXIT the building immediately

  • If after hours, confirm false alarm

Code Holders:

  • On the keypad, enter your 4-digit code. This will silence the alarm.

  • Call the “Facilities” number to confirm false alarm or state of emergency

Non-Code Holders:

  • Call the “Facilities” number for assistance in silencing and resetting the alarm

  • The “Facilities” phone number is conveniently located above the alarm panel

Where’s the Alarm Panel?

The alarm panel is located to the left of the reception inner (secure) door.

Instructions and the Facilities phone number are located above the alarm panel.

In an Emergency

Push and hold the two buttons to activate the alarm:

FIRE - Top buttons (fire icon)

AMBULANCE - Centre buttons (Cross icon)

POLICE - Bottom buttons (Badge icon)

Fire Procedure

If an Audible Alarm Sounds

  • GET OUT! Assume an emergency situation

  • Immediately evacuate the building using the nearest exit

  • Do NOT stop to gather your belongings, coats, etc.

  • Do NOT shut down your computer

  • Close all doors behind you

  • Make sure guests and contractors are evacuated

Outside the Building

  • Meet at the pergola

  • Managers / Team Leads (with help of staff) confirm that all staff are out of the building

  • Do NOT re-enter the building until the situation is declared safe by a Fire Official

If You are Trapped Inside

  • Move to the most protected area (PLH @ 8oct2025 - example?)

  • Close the door. Make sure that it is NOT locked

  • Dial 911 and inform the fire department of your location within the building

  • Seal all cracks where smoke can enter the space

  • Stay low to the floor if smoke enters the room

  • Wait to be rescued

Evacuation Plan

The following floorplan shows the evacuation routes.

Evacuation Meeting Spot

Meet at the pergola beyond the parking lot.

Fire Officials

  • Robb Blacquiere

  • Tiffany Gard

  • Dennis Giesbrecht

  • Angela Proksch

  • Breanna Schnare

Fire Official’s Role

  • Confirm areas are evacuated

  • Close all doors

  • Assist with crowd control and panic management

  • Assist with communication with the Fire Department

Fire Plan

The OCAS Fire Plan with ALL details is posted outside the HR office and in the Policies folder on OCAS HQ.

(PLH @8oct2025 - should it be included in this section of the Help Centre?)