Emergency Procedures

The following procedures should be followed in the event of an emergency taking place at a recreation facility in Loyalist Township:

W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre

Trigger the fire alarm by activating the closest fire alarm pull station
Call 9-1-1; never assume this has been done
Evacuate the facility using the closest exit and proceed to the assembly area adjacent the soccer field. The area is marked with signage.
Keep access ways and roadways clear
Await further direction from Township staff or fire personnel
If an 'All Clear' signal is given, re-enter the facility through the main entrance.

Evacuate the facility using the closest exit and proceed to the assembly area adjacent the soccer field. The area is marked with signage.
Keep access ways and roadways clear
Await further direction from Township staff or fire personnel
If an 'All Clear' signal is given, re-enter the building through the main entrance.

It is mandatory for Township facilities to be evacuated during any fire alarm
Report all fires, no matter how small, to Township staff.
Report the smell of smoke of undetermined origin to Township staff
Do not put yourself in danger. Only use a fire extinguisher if you have been trained to do so.
Familiarize yourself with the location of fire exits and fire extinguishers in your area
If safe to do so, any participants wearing ice skates should remove their skates before exiting the facility.

The alarm bell will sound, and red lights outside of the compressor room will be activated.
Township staff will determine if an evacuation is required and will activate the fire alarm
Evacuate the facility using the closest exit and proceed to the assembly area adjacent the soccer field. The area is marked with signage.
Keep access ways and roadways clear
Await further direction from Township staff or fire personnel
If an 'All Clear' signal is given, re-enter the facility through the main entrance.

Call 9-1-1; never assume this has been done
Evacuate the facility using the closest exit and proceed to the assembly area in the parking lot near the water tower. The area is marked with signage.
Keep access ways and roadways clear
Await further direction from Township staff or fire personnel
If an 'All Clear' signal is given, re-enter the facility through the main entrance.

Evacuate the facility using the closest exit and proceed to the assembly area in the parking lot near the water tower. The area is marked with signage.
Keep access ways and roadways clear
Await further direction from Township staff or fire personnel
If an 'All Clear' signal is given, re-enter the facility through the main entrance.

It is mandatory for Township facilities to be evacuated during any fire alarm
Report all fires, no matter how small, to Township staff.
Report the smell of smoke of undetermined origin to Township staff
Do not put yourself in danger. Only use a fire extinguisher if you have been trained in its use.
Familiarize yourself with the location of fire exits and fire extinguishers in your area.

Call 9-1-1; never assume this has been done
Evacuate the facility using the closest exit and proceed to the assembly area in the parking lot near the water tower. The area is marked with signage.
Keep access ways and roadways clear
Await further direction from Township staff or fire personnel
If an 'All Clear' signal is given, re-enter the facility through the main entrance.

Evacuate the facility using the closest exit and proceed to the assembly area in the parking lot near the water tower. The area is marked with signage.
Keep access ways and roadways clear
Await further direction from Township staff or fire personnel
If an 'All Clear' signal is given, re-enter the facility through the main entrance.

It is mandatory for Township facilities to be evacuated during any fire alarm.
Report all fires, no matter how small, to Township staff.
Report the smell of smoke of undetermined origin to Township staff.
Do not put yourself in danger. Only use a fire extinguisher if you have been trained in its use.
Familiarize yourself with the location of fire exits and fire extinguishers in your area.