Algonquin College maintains a variety of systems, measures and procedures, within the context of an emergency management framework, intended to help ensure your safety on campus. These include:

• 24 Hour Security Service
• Extensive electronic security applications
• Emergency phone system
• Internal emergency phone number
• Integrated “911” services
• Emergency broadcast system
• Policies and procedures for emergency management, fire safety, evacuation, bomb threats, critical violent acts, suspicious activity and a variety of other emergency circumstances that may affect the College.
  

Information related to these procedures is routinely distributed to staff and students through orientation programs, awareness materials and more comprehensive training efforts.

Click here for a map of Woodroffe Campus showing the distribution of emergency services such as first aid stations, defibrillators, emergency phones etc.

As in any community, it is important to understand that emergency preparedness starts with each and every individual. It is essential that every member of the College community take a few moments to think about your individual plans and how you might respond in any emergency. Please contribute to the overall safety of our community by being conscientious about your own individual plans.

The links on the left provide basic, general emergency procedures for each campus. These references will guide you through the basic steps to follow in the event of an emergency.

Community Emergencies

Algonquin College Emergency Procedures are intended to provide specific direction for staff and students of the College related to emergencies that may arise from within the College.

It is important to recognize that the broader community may be exposed to a variety of emergencies that could have a significant impact on the operations of the College and that require that staff and students be aware of and take specific measures for their own protection.

Examples of common types of community emergencies might be those stemming from nearby fires, explosions or other accidents as well as those that are weather or health related. The following excerpts from the College Emergency Management Plan are provided for general information regarding common types of community emergencies and identify typical measures that might be taken in response.

Community Health Emergency

Severe Weather (Tornado, Hurricane, Weather Warning)

Toxic Cloud

Earthquake

Additional emergency measures references:

City of Ottawa – Emergency Management

http://www.ottawa.ca/health_safety/emergency/index_en.html

Emergency Management Ontario

http://www.emergencymanagementontario.ca/english/home.html

Public Safety Canada

http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/index-eng.aspx