Suspicious Package

A suspicious package is a letter, bag, briefcase, or parcel that may contain a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive substance or combination thereof.

The leaflet established by the RCMP and presented on the next page will help to identify signs of a suspicious package or mail that could contain explosives or harmful substances.

STAY CALM

• Do NOT activate the fire alarm!
• Do NOT touch the package. Leave the item where it is found.
• Dop not use your phone or a radio-communication device near the suspicious package.
• Identify your discovery to nearby personnel and advise them to leave the area.
• Note the characteristics of the package (Ex. What does it look like? Where is it located?).

If the package hasn’t been opened:

• Stop any work. Stop any process involving vibrations, shocks or temperature increases.
• Do not let others go near the package.
• Leave the room if you are in the building.
• Contact Security Services at 6666 internally or 204.786.6666 from an outside line.
• Stay at least 25 meters away from the package.
• Do not leave the building, unless told to do so by Security Services.
• Await further instructions from Security, HAZMAT or Winnipeg Police.

If the package has been opened:

Suspicious package of explosive nature:

• Leave the package as it is. Do not attempt to close it.
• Refer to instructions for unopened package.

Suspicious package of hazardous nature (powder, liquid, etc.):

• Stop any work. Do not let others go near the package or near you.
• Do not move the package or try to cover it. Stop or ask to stop all ventilation systems.
• Do not leave the room if you are in the building. Instruct others to act accordingly.
• Call Security Services by calling 6666 internally or 204.786.6666 from and outside line.
• Await further instructions from Security Services, HAZMAT or Winnipeg Police.