Hazardous Materials Release

The release of a hazardous (including radioactive, flammable, explosive, poisonous, or bio-hazardous) materials could pose as a danger to your health or the environment. If a hazardous materials release occurs, you may be directed to evacuate the building or take shelter-in-place depending on the nature and location of the release.

If you are the first person on the scene and you encounter what may be a hazardous materials release:

• If possible, isolate the area to prevent others from unsafely encountering the substance.
• Call Security at 780.644.6225 (Desk) or 780.991.4573 (Cell), or Facilities at 780.644.6215 from a safe location and provide the following information:
  • ​location of incident
  • injuries
  • name of chemical/substance if known
  • your name and contact information
• ​Security and/or Facilities will respond to the scene and implement response actions which may include calling 911, activating fire alarm, or additional actions.