Landslide & Debris Flow Safety Checklist — Canada: 15 Items
Identify slope-instability signs and prepare for safe evacuation.
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📋 Identify Local Slope Risks
Notes: Consider steep terrain, riverbanks and areas damaged by wildfire.
Consider steep terrain, riverbanks and areas damaged by wildfire.
Notes: Consult local emergency management and road authorities.
Consult local emergency management and road authorities.
Notes: Changes to ground, retaining walls or trees can indicate movement.
Changes to ground, retaining walls or trees can indicate movement.
Notes: Fast debris flows can follow low ground.
Fast debris flows can follow low ground.
Notes: Make plans for pets and mobility assistance.
Make plans for pets and mobility assistance.
📋 Respond to Signs of Movement
Notes: Do not remain to inspect a suspected active slide.
Do not remain to inspect a suspected active slide.
Notes: Report the location and any trapped persons from a safe position.
Report the location and any trapped persons from a safe position.
Notes: A sudden change in water flow can signal a debris-flow hazard.
A sudden change in water flow can signal a debris-flow hazard.
Notes: Respect closure barriers and local evacuation directions.
Respect closure barriers and local evacuation directions.
Notes: Do not approach the moving material.
Do not approach the moving material.
📋 After a Landslide
Notes: Secondary slides may occur.
Secondary slides may occur.
Notes: Report suspected gas, water or electrical hazards.
Report suspected gas, water or electrical hazards.
Notes: Structural damage may be hidden.
Structural damage may be hidden.
Notes: Handling debris can expose people to further hazards.
Handling debris can expose people to further hazards.
Notes: Seek qualified advice for drainage and stabilization changes.
Seek qualified advice for drainage and stabilization changes.
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Who This Checklist Helps
Identify slope-instability signs and prepare for safe evacuation.
Use this checklist to prepare before an incident, respond to verified instructions, and check for remaining hazards afterward. Review the specific local and provincial guidance for your circumstances.
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