Technology and infrastructure hazards

Learn how to prepare for technological and human-caused emergencies, including bomb threats, chemical releases, cyberattacks, power outages, radiological and nuclear events, and suspicious packages. Understand their potential risks, and the steps you can take to protect yourself and your community.

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Hazardous material releases

Toxic exposure, spills, shelter-in-place, evacuation, decontamination, emergency response, alerts

Cyberattack (Canadian Centre for Cyber Security)

Phishing, malware, data breaches, secure passwords, backups, incident response, digital safety

Power outages

Grid failure, blackout safety, backup power, emergency kits, food storage, communication plans

Radiological and nuclear emergencies

Radiation exposure, sheltering, potassium iodide, evacuation, contamination zones, emergency kits

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