KNOW WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
A lockdown is
If an emergency involves a violent aggressor armed with a deadly weapon, people in the threatened area may be instructed to lockdown.
A shelter-in-place is
If an emergency threatens the safety of those outside a uOttawa building, people in the threatened area may be instructed to shelter-in-place.
An evacuation is
If an emergency threatens the safety of those inside a uOttawa building, people in the threatened area may be instructed to evacuate.
Hazard-specific procedures
Explore this section to learn how you should respond to specific hazards.
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