Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear and explosives events

Learn what to do in the event of bomb threats, nuclear emergencies, pandemic influenza, suspicious packages and power outages and learn how all levels of government within Canada have collaborated to develop a strategy to enhance and sustain Canada's resilience to these events.

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Bomb threats

What to do if you receive a bomb threat, if you have been notified of a bomb threat, or in the case of an explosion.

Chemical releases

What to do if hazardous chemicals are released.

Nuclear emergencies

What to do if there is a nuclear or radiological incident and information on existing emergency plans.

Pandemic influenza

Learn the steps Canadian families can take that will help federal, provincial and territorial governments, municipalities, companies and health care facilities respond, if necessary, to a flu pandemic.

Suspicious packages

Learn how to identify a suspicious package and learn what to do if you are worried about a package or letter you have received.

Power outages

Learn how your family can be prepared to cope on your own during a power outage for at least 72 hours and learn what to do before, during and after a power outage.

Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear and explosives resilience

A scalable, responsive, dynamic, sustainable and evidence-based approach for all contributors to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear and explosive events.

Unexploded Explosive Ordnance (UXO)

How to spot potential UXO, a list of its confirmed locations, and safety procedures to follow should you encounter it.

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