{"id":1357,"date":"2025-07-07T13:29:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T17:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/?post_type=fiche&#038;p=1357"},"modified":"2025-10-22T13:49:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T17:49:49","slug":"emergency-measures-and-public-safety","status":"publish","type":"fiche","link":"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/en\/thematic-fact-sheets\/emergency-measures-and-public-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency measures and public safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo has-background has-white-background-color\">\r\n    <div class=\"deco-circle custom-spacing\">\r\n        <svg width=\"233\" height=\"384\" viewBox=\"0 0 233 384\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n            <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_59_24)\">\r\n                <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M371 105.931C400.271 105.931 424 82.2176 424 52.9655C424 23.7135 400.271 0 371 0C341.729 0 318 23.7135 318 52.9655C318 82.2176 341.729 105.931 371 105.931ZM278.25 59.5862C278.25 85.1818 257.487 105.931 231.875 105.931C206.263 105.931 185.5 85.1818 185.5 59.5862C185.5 33.9907 206.263 13.2414 231.875 13.2414C257.487 13.2414 278.25 33.9907 278.25 59.5862ZM112.625 92.6906C130.919 92.6906 145.75 77.8696 145.75 59.5871C145.75 41.3046 130.919 26.4837 112.625 26.4837C94.3306 26.4837 79.5 41.3046 79.5 59.5871C79.5 77.8696 94.3306 92.6906 112.625 92.6906ZM19.875 79.4478C30.8517 79.4478 39.75 70.5552 39.75 59.5857C39.75 48.6162 30.8517 39.7236 19.875 39.7236C8.89834 39.7236 0 48.6162 0 59.5857C0 70.5552 8.89834 79.4478 19.875 79.4478ZM39.75 192C39.75 202.97 30.8517 211.862 19.875 211.862C8.89834 211.862 0 202.97 0 192C0 181.03 8.89834 172.138 19.875 172.138C30.8517 172.138 39.75 181.03 39.75 192ZM112.625 225.103C130.919 225.103 145.75 210.283 145.75 192C145.75 173.717 130.919 158.897 112.625 158.897C94.3306 158.897 79.5 173.717 79.5 192C79.5 210.283 94.3306 225.103 112.625 225.103ZM278.25 191.999C278.25 217.595 257.487 238.344 231.875 238.344C206.263 238.344 185.5 217.595 185.5 191.999C185.5 166.404 206.263 145.655 231.875 145.655C257.487 145.655 278.25 166.404 278.25 191.999ZM371 238.346C400.271 238.346 424 214.632 424 185.38C424 156.128 400.271 132.415 371 132.415C341.729 132.415 318 156.128 318 185.38C318 214.632 341.729 238.346 371 238.346ZM39.75 337.655C39.75 348.625 30.8517 357.517 19.875 357.517C8.89834 357.517 0 348.625 0 337.655C0 326.686 8.89834 317.793 19.875 317.793C30.8517 317.793 39.75 326.686 39.75 337.655ZM112.625 370.758C130.919 370.758 145.75 355.937 145.75 337.654C145.75 319.372 130.919 304.551 112.625 304.551C94.3306 304.551 79.5 319.372 79.5 337.654C79.5 355.937 94.3306 370.758 112.625 370.758ZM278.25 337.656C278.25 363.251 257.487 384.001 231.875 384.001C206.263 384.001 185.5 363.251 185.5 337.656C185.5 312.06 206.263 291.311 231.875 291.311C257.487 291.311 278.25 312.06 278.25 337.656ZM371 384C400.271 384 424 360.287 424 331.034C424 301.782 400.271 278.069 371 278.069C341.729 278.069 318 301.782 318 331.034C318 360.287 341.729 384 371 384Z\" fill=\"#008FFF\"\/>\r\n            <\/g>\r\n            <defs>\r\n                <clipPath id=\"clip0_59_24\">\r\n                    <rect width=\"233\" height=\"384\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n                <\/clipPath>\r\n            <\/defs>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <!--\r\n       <div class=\"contrainer-title\">\r\n           <h2><\/h2>\r\n       <\/div>\r\n       -->        <div class=\"container-eklo-content\">\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are accessible and inclusive emergency measures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Emergency measures cover all the resources deployed during an incident or disaster to ensure personal safety as far as possible, save lives and help people. Planning for accessible and inclusive emergency response takes into account the diversity of abilities and needs of the entire population. The aim is to put in place means and actions that will meet the needs of as many people as possible, while providing for specific adaptations for particular needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emergency measures are planned and organized so that:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When an emergency occurs, information and communications on what to do are easily accessible and understood by everyone.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This includes people of all abilities, skills and ages. The aim is to quickly warn everyone concerned so that they can act immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The amenities and equipment to be used during an emergency maximize the autonomy of individuals and are as accessible and inclusive as possible.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0This is intended to reduce the number of people requiring direct assistance, allowing emergency services to focus on those with specific needs and disaster management. Having similar actions and pathways for everyone also makes evacuation and action more intuitive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adapted amenities and equipment are available in sufficient quantities and placed in strategic locations.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These amenities must allow people to report their presence and remain safe until emergency services arrive. This includes the ability to rescue people who cannot use inclusive amenities or equipment, wherever they are in the affected area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support and monitoring for people affected is accessible and inclusive.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This includes providing adapted vehicles and locations to relocate affected persons, providing home assistance in temporary accommodation, providing guide or service dogs and transporting mobility aids for emergency evacuees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rescue teams are trained in the diversity of those affected.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This includes knowledge of each person\u2019s specific abilities and proficiency in the appropriate actions to be taken, as well as the use of adapted facilities and equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"border-container\"><\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo 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class=\"container-eklo-content\">\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of the situation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a wide variety of emergency response plans, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<ul class=\"list-advance\">\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>building fire safety plans<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>disaster plans (major power outages, drinking water outages, flooding, etc.) developed by municipalities<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>public transit system service interruption or disaster plans<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>provincial and federal government plans for major events<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shared responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Building fire and safety responsibilities are shared between several stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At the time of the construction, renovation or conversion of a site, the architect and owner are required to design and provide the necessary facilities and equipment to ensure everyone\u2019s safety and enable evacuation in the event of an emergency. These measures must comply with the construction regulations in force. It is important to remember that these regulations represent the minimum required and do not necessarily cover all needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During the everyday use of the building, the owner and manager have the following roles:<ul><li>establish an evacuation plan and procedure<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>maintain facilities and equipment in good working order<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>organize regular evacuation drills to ensure occupants know what to do in the event of an emergency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Within its territory, the municipality is responsible for prevention, which includes raising awareness of and reducing fire risks and managing the fire department.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This department is responsible for risk assessment, implementing prevention actions and conducting emergency operations. In several municipalities, firefighters also act as first responders during a medical emergency. In certain areas, they are volunteers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For smaller municipalities, which do not have the capacity to assume these responsibilities alone, the RCMs take charge of:<ul><li>developing a fire safety cover plan<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>coordinating interventions and resources for municipalities in their territories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Minist\u00e8re de la S\u00e9curit\u00e9 publique\u2019s role is to:<ul><li>set out the broad guidelines for prevention, workforce training and response and emergency preparedness<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>coordinate the actions of the various government departments and agencies<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>approve the fire safety cover plans developed by the RCMs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proactivity and gaps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some stakeholders are adopting a proactive approach to accessibility and inclusiveness. They work with those directly involved to design adapted measures and actions.<br><br>Others, on the other hand, take a more reactive approach, adjusting their plans only after finding gaps. This approach can create risks and lead to dissatisfaction among those involved.<br><br>Finally, some stakeholders fall somewhere between these two extremes: they partially plan means and actions to make their plans more accessible, but without considering all the necessary activities, such as the evacuation or temporary relocation of a person with specific abilities or needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consistency is key<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To guarantee the safety of everyone in a building, it is necessary to ensure consistency between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>existing facilities and equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the information provided to occupants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fire department response procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, there has been little change in building regulations regarding fire safety for persons with disabilities. Not to mention that the accommodations required often do not meet their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visual fire alarms and street-level exits are not required by regulation, which limits the ability of deaf or hearing-impaired people to be alerted to the hazard as well as the ability of persons with motor impairments to evacuate the building independently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building layouts do not always correspond to firefighters\u2019 practices, for example, access to a balcony is one of four approaches designed to ensure safety on floor areas served by elevators in residential buildings. However, firefighters are reticent about such an approach due to the high risk of being trapped on a balcony during a fire on the lower floors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency response time is also a key factor.&nbsp; In urban areas, it can be a few minutes. While in areas with volunteer firefighters, this can take over half an hour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To better adapt facilities and equipment to local intervention practices, the municipality\u2019s fire department should be consulted during the construction, renovation or conversion of a building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freedom of choice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a person with moderate or significant motor impairment, living on or visiting a floor served by an elevator means that they will not be able to evacuate independently in the event of an accident, as elevators and lifting platforms are not to be used. This creates a dependency on others for rescue. Once fully informed of the risks, each person should be able to choose whether to live in or visit this location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this freedom of choice may be questioned if the fire department believes that it cannot intervene adequately and in a timely manner that ensures the safety of all occupants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Issues may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Too many non-autonomous people to evacuate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of adapted facilities or equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longer response time of volunteer firefighters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In such cases, corrective measures may be required from the owner, which may end up leading to a change in the use of the building, particularly for multi-unit residences. Some landlords faced with significant and costly work or legal obligations to their tenants may try to avoid these situations by adopting discriminatory practices, such as evicting tenants or refusing to rent to persons with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"border-container\"><\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo has-background has-green-light-background-color has-text-color has-black-color wp-elements-dfafa09e20edc5a0d6eee69b6e4eacf5\">\r\n    <div class=\"deco-circle custom-spacing\">\r\n        <svg width=\"233\" height=\"384\" viewBox=\"0 0 233 384\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n            <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_59_24)\">\r\n                <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M371 105.931C400.271 105.931 424 82.2176 424 52.9655C424 23.7135 400.271 0 371 0C341.729 0 318 23.7135 318 52.9655C318 82.2176 341.729 105.931 371 105.931ZM278.25 59.5862C278.25 85.1818 257.487 105.931 231.875 105.931C206.263 105.931 185.5 85.1818 185.5 59.5862C185.5 33.9907 206.263 13.2414 231.875 13.2414C257.487 13.2414 278.25 33.9907 278.25 59.5862ZM112.625 92.6906C130.919 92.6906 145.75 77.8696 145.75 59.5871C145.75 41.3046 130.919 26.4837 112.625 26.4837C94.3306 26.4837 79.5 41.3046 79.5 59.5871C79.5 77.8696 94.3306 92.6906 112.625 92.6906ZM19.875 79.4478C30.8517 79.4478 39.75 70.5552 39.75 59.5857C39.75 48.6162 30.8517 39.7236 19.875 39.7236C8.89834 39.7236 0 48.6162 0 59.5857C0 70.5552 8.89834 79.4478 19.875 79.4478ZM39.75 192C39.75 202.97 30.8517 211.862 19.875 211.862C8.89834 211.862 0 202.97 0 192C0 181.03 8.89834 172.138 19.875 172.138C30.8517 172.138 39.75 181.03 39.75 192ZM112.625 225.103C130.919 225.103 145.75 210.283 145.75 192C145.75 173.717 130.919 158.897 112.625 158.897C94.3306 158.897 79.5 173.717 79.5 192C79.5 210.283 94.3306 225.103 112.625 225.103ZM278.25 191.999C278.25 217.595 257.487 238.344 231.875 238.344C206.263 238.344 185.5 217.595 185.5 191.999C185.5 166.404 206.263 145.655 231.875 145.655C257.487 145.655 278.25 166.404 278.25 191.999ZM371 238.346C400.271 238.346 424 214.632 424 185.38C424 156.128 400.271 132.415 371 132.415C341.729 132.415 318 156.128 318 185.38C318 214.632 341.729 238.346 371 238.346ZM39.75 337.655C39.75 348.625 30.8517 357.517 19.875 357.517C8.89834 357.517 0 348.625 0 337.655C0 326.686 8.89834 317.793 19.875 317.793C30.8517 317.793 39.75 326.686 39.75 337.655ZM112.625 370.758C130.919 370.758 145.75 355.937 145.75 337.654C145.75 319.372 130.919 304.551 112.625 304.551C94.3306 304.551 79.5 319.372 79.5 337.654C79.5 355.937 94.3306 370.758 112.625 370.758ZM278.25 337.656C278.25 363.251 257.487 384.001 231.875 384.001C206.263 384.001 185.5 363.251 185.5 337.656C185.5 312.06 206.263 291.311 231.875 291.311C257.487 291.311 278.25 312.06 278.25 337.656ZM371 384C400.271 384 424 360.287 424 331.034C424 301.782 400.271 278.069 371 278.069C341.729 278.069 318 301.782 318 331.034C318 360.287 341.729 384 371 384Z\" fill=\"#008FFF\"\/>\r\n            <\/g>\r\n            <defs>\r\n                <clipPath id=\"clip0_59_24\">\r\n                    <rect width=\"233\" height=\"384\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n                <\/clipPath>\r\n            <\/defs>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <!--\r\n       <div class=\"contrainer-title\">\r\n           <h2><\/h2>\r\n       <\/div>\r\n       -->        <div class=\"container-eklo-content\">\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standards and obligations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Qu\u00e9bec, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/document\/cs\/S-3.4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Fire Safety Act<\/em><\/a> establishes the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders, training of firefighters, and investigative mechanisms. Responsibility for fire safety is entrusted to the Minist\u00e8re de la S\u00e9curit\u00e9 publique, which publishes the <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-contenu.quebec.ca\/cdn-contenu\/adm\/min\/securite-publique\/publications-adm\/publications-secteurs\/securite-incendie\/services-securite-incendie\/orientations_msp_securite_incendie.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Orientations du ministre de la S\u00e9curit\u00e9 publique en mati\u00e8re de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 incendie<\/em><\/a> [Minister of Public Security\u2019s guidelines on fire safety].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The regulatory requirements for buildings are specified in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/document\/cr\/B-1.1,%20r.%202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Qu\u00e9bec Construction Code (Chapter I \u2013 Building)<\/a>. This code defines in particular:<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<ul class=\"list-advance\">\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>Exit requirements<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>Protection and detection systems (e.g., visual fire alarms in each unit, as well as in buildings used primarily by persons with hearing disabilities)<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>Measures guaranteeing safety on floor areas served by an obstacle-free path (sprinklers, compartmentalization of areas, lift for fire department use or access to the balcony for residential buildings).<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\n\n\n<p>As with the built environment, municipalities are responsible for adopting regulatory requirements for small buildings. Unlike most building standards, fire safety standards can be retroactive, even for an existing building that is not undergoing a renovation or conversion. For example, this includes upgrading fire alarm panels or mandatory sprinkler installation in seniors\u2019 residences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The regulatory requirements related to building use, which directly concern owners, are set out in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbq.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/laws-regulations-and-codes\/construction-code-and-safety-code\/safety-code\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Safety Code (Chapter VIII, Building)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the general standards applicable to all buildings, specific obligations apply to certain types of premises. For example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-contenu.quebec.ca\/cdn-contenu\/adm\/min\/securite-publique\/publications-adm\/publications-secteurs\/securite-incendie\/services-securite-incendie\/materiel-prevention\/guide_form_si_2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Guide sur la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 incendie des r\u00e9sidences accueillant des personnes pr\u00e9sentant des limitations \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9vacuation<\/em><\/a> [Fire safety guide for residences accommodating persons with evacuation limitations] provides safety guidelines in specific contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heavy transport facilities (commuter trains, subways, trams, etc.) or those under federal jurisdiction, such as rail and airport infrastructure, are subject to additional regulations or normative frameworks. 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class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-for-citizens-1\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Making their specific needs known and learning about the fire safety plan in force from their owner, employer, school, and the cultural and leisure venues frequented.<\/li>\n<li>Getting informed and consulting with the municipality and public transit providers to ensure that emergency plans take into account the needs of all individuals.<\/li>\n<li>Working with the fire department to coordinate the installation of fire safety facilities and equipment in the structure to be built, converted or renovated.<\/li>\n<li>Incorporating measures, including street-level exits, sufficient lighting and continuous handrails on stairs, uniform evacuation routes for all occupants, visual fire alarms visible on all floor areas and at least two safety solutions for areas served by an elevator (e.g., sprinklers and a spacious refuge area with an integrated communication system).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n                <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-for-owners-and-developers-private-or-public-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-for-owners-and-developers-private-or-public-2\">For owners and developers (private or public):<\/a>\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-for-owners-and-developers-private-or-public-2\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Ensuring that all information relating to emergency situations is accessible to all, with a clear and simple presentation, large print and alternative formats (visual, audio, sign language, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Developing a fire safety plan in collaboration with the parties involved and the fire department to ensure the safety of all occupants.<\/li>\n<li>Training workers in the diversity of people\u2019s needs, actions adapted to each person\u2019s abilities and skills, and in the use of accessible facilities and equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n                <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-for-municipalities-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-for-municipalities-3\">For municipalities:<\/a>\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-for-municipalities-3\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Training fire department personnel in the diversity of individual abilities, appropriate actions according to each person\u2019s abilities, and in the use of adapted facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Providing resources to help designers and owners identify best practices, equipment and strategies to ensure people\u2019s safety in an emergency.<\/li>\n<li>Acting in an exemplary manner by adopting accessible and inclusive emergency measures in municipal buildings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n                <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-for-regional-county-municipalities-rcms-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-for-regional-county-municipalities-rcms-4\">For regional county municipalities (RCMs):<\/a>\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-for-regional-county-municipalities-rcms-4\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Integrating accessibility and inclusiveness into the fire risk coverage plan to effectively coordinate the interventions and resources of the various municipalities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n                <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-for-the-provincial-government-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-for-the-provincial-government-5\">For the provincial government:<\/a>\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-for-the-provincial-government-5\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Setting an example by applying accessible and inclusive emergency measures in government buildings.<\/li>\n<li>Including accessibility and inclusiveness in the general prevention guidelines and in the approval requirements for risk coverage plans submitted to the Minist\u00e8re de la S\u00e9curit\u00e9 publique.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"border-container\"><\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo has-background 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class=\"container-eklo-content\">\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Available resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents:<\/h3>\n\n\n\r\n<ul class=\"list-advance\">\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csagroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2430328.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CSA-B651-23: Accessible Design for the Built Environment<\/a>.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/accessible.canada.ca\/creating-accessibility-standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Accessibility Standards Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/numerique.banq.qc.ca\/patrimoine\/details\/52327\/3447409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Accessibilit\u00e9 universelle des b\u00e2timents municipaux montr\u00e9alais<\/em><\/a> [Universal accessibility in Montr\u00e9al\u2019s municipal buildings], Ville de Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ville.quebec.qc.ca\/citoyens\/accessibilite\/docs\/acces_Manuel_utilisation_2010.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Guide pratique d\u2019accessibilit\u00e9 universelle<\/em><\/a>, Ville de Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-contenu.quebec.ca\/cdn-contenu\/adm\/min\/securite-publique\/publications-adm\/publications-secteurs\/securite-incendie\/services-securite-incendie\/materiel-prevention\/guide_form_si_2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Guide sur la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 incendie des r\u00e9sidences accueillant des personnes pr\u00e9sentant des limitations \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9vacuation<\/em><\/a>, Minist\u00e8re de la S\u00e9curit\u00e9 publique.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"border-container\"><\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo has-background has-white-background-color\">\r\n    <div class=\"deco-circle custom-spacing\">\r\n        <svg width=\"233\" height=\"384\" viewBox=\"0 0 233 384\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n            <g 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