Staying safe at 蘑菇短视频 starts with knowing who to call and where to go. Whether you鈥檙e on the downtown campus, at the Macdonald Campus, or on the Gault Nature Reserve, here鈥檚 a quick primer on the services that keep our community safe 鈥� and how to use them.听
In an emergency: call 911 first, then Security听
If you or someone near you needs ambulance, fire or police, call 911 first. As soon as possible afterward 鈥� or have someone nearby call while you are with 911 鈥� contact 蘑菇短视频 Security Services so they can guide first responders to the exact location:听
- Downtown Campus: 514-398-3000 (emergency line)听
- Macdonald Campus: 514-398-7777 (emergency line)听
Emergency 鈥渂lue-light鈥� phones are at building entrances, in elevators and at select outdoor spots 鈥� press the red button to connect directly with Security. You can also make free calls to 911 from any payphone. Learn more听
Help on the spot: first aid, escorts, and more听
Security patrollers can respond with first aid and coordinate AED access. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are installed across all campuses and can be accessed directly; a full list of locations is posted 听
For non-urgent assistance 鈥� like reporting an incident or flagging hazards 鈥� call the campus number below or visit the service counter.听听
Downtown Campus听
Burnside Hall, 805 Sherbrooke St. West, Room 120听
Montr茅al, QC H3A 0B9听
- General inquiries (non-emergency): 514-398-4556听
- Email: campus.security [at] mcgill.ca听
Macdonald Campus听
Laird Hall, 21111 Lakeshore Road, Room 101听
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3V9听
- General inquiries (non-emergency): 514-398-7770听
- Email: macdonald.security [at] mcgill.ca听
Prefer a peer escort after dark? The Students鈥� Society of 蘑菇短视频's听WALKSAFE offers student-run safe walks within its service area and hours at 514-398-2498; when WALKSAFE is unavailable, you may contact 蘑菇短视频 Security Services. Check for details.听
Stay informed: sign up for emergency notifications听
蘑菇短视频鈥檚 Emergency Notification System (MRO 鈥溎⒐蕉淌悠� Alert鈥�) sends urgent texts and other alerts during time-sensitive situations. Students, faculty and staff can opt in to receive SMS alerts via Minerva (Personal Menu 鈫� Mobile Device); you鈥檒l get a confirmation text to complete registration. Tests run twice a year. Learn more听
Fire safety and evacuations: the basics听
Know two exits from your classroom, lab or office, and your building鈥檚 assembly point. If an alarm sounds: leave immediately, don鈥檛 use elevators, close doors behind you and help others who need assistance. Fire Prevention can advise on evacuation planning and drills; the unit can be reached at fireprevention [at] mcgill.ca听 for general inquiries. Learn more听
Lab and workplace safety听
Working with chemicals, biosafety risks or other hazards? Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) offers training (WHMIS, biosafety, first aid and more). Learn more听
For details on proper storage, labeling, and disposal of hazardous materials, see the hazardous waste disposal guidelines by Hazardous Waste Management (HWM).听听
Night routes and emergency phones听
Before heading out after dark, review our night route maps and note where emergency phones are located along your path. Learn more听
At the Gault Nature Reserve (Mont-Saint-Hilaire)听
Outdoor settings come with different risks. Call 911 for emergencies, then inform Gault staff when possible (514-396-1958; info.gault [at] mcgill.ca). Visitors are expected to exercise caution, stay on marked trails, check hours and conditions, and carry a charged phone. Consult the for safety guidance before you go.听听
Quick contacts (save these)听
- Security 鈥� Downtown emergencies: 514-398-3000 | Burnside Hall, Room 120听
- Security 鈥� Macdonald emergencies: 514-398-7777 | Laird Hall, Room 101听听
- WALKSAFE (student safe-walks): 514-398-2498
- Emergency Notification System (SMS opt-in): via Minerva (see steps here)
Why this matters听
Safety at 蘑菇短视频 is a shared effort 鈥� made simpler when you know the basics. Take two minutes now to add the numbers above to your phone, review your nearest exits, and, if you work in a lab, confirm you鈥檝e got the right training. Small steps today can make a big difference when it counts.听