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Don’t be alarmed: Sirens will be going off across Montreal this Friday but it’s just a test
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-modern-public-emergency-warning-siren-horn-on-a-wooden-pole-against-a-clear-blue-sky.jpg?id=60153089&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=132%2C0%2C132%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you hear loud sirens in your Montreal neighbourhood this Friday morning, don't worry — it's only a drill.</p><p><a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/city-of-montreal" target="_blank">The Ville de Montréal</a> is conducting its annual emergency siren test on Friday, May 9, at nine industrial sites across the island that store or handle dangerous substances. The tests will take place between 8:30 a.m. and noon, depending on the location.</p><p>These sirens are part of the <a href="https://montreal.ca/sujets/matieres-dangereuses?fbclid=IwY2xjawKIWUNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkdkZHelM4U1d5M0toVjh4AR7bk1nwKvj8C5I5-HjyogS6eLpF3d8XAYfJK2k0nUmu-MlDSbLK0b9W2kndCg_aem_sGghkTvXjXFB7vJuCeYXxg" target="_blank">city's alert system for industrial accidents</a>, such as toxic leaks, fires, or chemical spills. In the event of a real emergency, the sirens would signal residents nearby to shelter in place immediately and await further instructions.</p><p>The Ville de Montréal shared the following video on Facebook on Wednesday to give people an idea of how the sirens should sound:</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="2c379ba5020ea2a810029477f4bbc9b6"><div class="fb-video" data-allowfullscreen="true" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/mtlville/videos/1411267896550028"></div></div><div></div><p>This year's test involves facilities in areas including Lachine, LaSalle, Saint-Laurent, Saint-Léonard, Dorval, Anjou, Rivière-des-Prairies, and Montréal-Est. Each location has a different test time depending on the plant. For example, the Suncor Energy site in Montréal-Est will start at 8:30 a.m., while Les Entreposages Frigorifiques Total in Anjou will test around 11:40 a.m.</p><p>The city says the annual drill helps ensure the system is working and that responders and residents are prepared in case of a real emergency. People who live near these zones should have received a notice in advance.</p><p><span></span>Here's Friday's full siren schedule:</p><ul><li><span></span>Between 8:30 a.m. and 8:50 a.m.: Produits Suncor Énergie - Usine de soufre</li><li>Between 8:50 a.m. and 9:10 a.m.: Dural – Multibond</li><li>Between 9:10 a.m. and 9:40 a.m.: Saputo Produits laitiers Canada, Saint-Laurent</li><li>Between 9:40 a.m. and 10 a.m.: Agropur Coopérative</li><li>Between 10:20 a.m. and 10:40 a.m.: Lactalis Canada</li><li>Between 10:40 a.m. and 11 a.m.: La Brasserie Labatt</li><li>Between 11 a.m. and 11:20 a.m.: Saputo Produits laitiers Canada, Saint-Léonard</li><li>Between 11:20 a.m. and 11:40 a.m.: Bœuf Mérite-Metro Richelieu</li><li>Between 11:40 a.m. and 12 p.m.: Les entreposages frigorifiques Tota</li></ul><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p> <p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p> <p><br/></p>
