MONTR\u00c9AL, April 27, 2026 \/CNW\/ – Montr\u00e9al,\u00a0in collaboration\u00a0with industrial facilities equipped with a warning siren system, will coordinate siren tests to be carried out on Wednesday, May 6, between 9 a.m. and 4\u202fp.m.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
This drills\u00a0aim to raise awareness among residents of the areas near these establishments\u00a0regarding\u00a0how to stay safe in case of an incident involving the release of a toxic substance. Tests\u00a0also aim to ensure that all equipment is in good working order and that emergency responders are adequately prepared in case of an industrial incident.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
As part of this siren test,\u00a0participating\u00a0industrial facilities will sound their warning sirens one by one, according to a predefined schedule. These sirens emit a rising and falling sound lasting 3 minutes and will be audible across the potentially impacted area. In case of an\u00a0actual\u00a0or imminent incident,\u00a0warning sirens would be followed\u00a0by\u00a0messages\u00a0broadcast\u00a0on various communication platforms, which could namely include social media, the city’s “Notices and Alerts” system,\u00a0the civil protection department’s automated call system, the “Qu\u00e9bec En Alerte” messaging system,\u00a0as well as press releases.\u00a0<\/p>\n
On May\u00a06, it will only be a drill. There is no danger to your family,\u00a0or safety risk of any kind. Please take this opportunity to find out what you should do.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When the sirens sound, take shelter!\u00a0<\/p>\n
Warning sirens aim to alert people who are outdoors to seek shelter indoors\u00a0immediately\u00a0by entering the nearest building.\u00a0Compliance with these instructions will contribute to everyone’s safety and help emergency workers with their response:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Enter the nearest building quickly\u00a0
\n Shut\u00a0all doors,\u00a0windows\u00a0and ventilation systems\u00a0
\n Leave children in daycare or at school to avoid exposing them to toxic emanations\u00a0
\n Avoid making phone calls, except\u00a0to report an emergency by dialing\u00a0911\u00a0
\n Follow instructions from authorities\u00a0<\/p>\n
Schools and daycare centres\u00a0<\/p>\n
Operators of potentially exposed schools and daycare centres in Montr\u00e9al are aware of this type of risk and of the safety instructions\u00a0to follow in case of a toxic release.\u00a0They are therefore able to take care of children\u00a0in the event of\u00a0an industrial accident.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Find out more\u00a0<\/p>\n
The “Notices and Alerts” service sends alerts in emergency situations. Residents may\u00a0subscribe<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n To find out which\u00a0industrial\u00a0facilities\u00a0will participate in the drills, for siren test schedules\u00a0and for information about risks and safety measures in case of a toxic release, go to:\u00a0Release of toxic substances: What to do<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n SOURCE Ville de Montr\u00e9al<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/rt.newswire.ca\/rt.gif?NewsItemId=C9566&Transmission_Id=202604272006CANADANWCANADAPR_C9566&DateId=20260427\")
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