Know your Muster Point
- A ‘Muster Point’ is a place where residents go after leaving the building in an emergency. The co-op’s 3 Muster Points are opposite the building, on the far side of the street. They are:
- the east side of Arlington Street
- the west side of Evanson Street
- the north side of Preston Avenue
- Choose the Muster Point that is closest to the nearest building exit from your suite.
- If you are in your suite when the fire alarm goes off, go to your usual Muster Point.
- If you are somewhere else in the building, do not go back to your suite. Take the nearest exit out of the building and walk around the block to your usual Muster Point.
Plan your escape routes
- Walk around the co-op. Learn where all the stairs and exits are. Think about which exit you would use from each of the common areas.
- Plan two escape routes from your suite, in case one is blocked by fire or smoke.
- Tell your children what to do if the fire alarm sounds when they are home alone.
- Help your children practice putting on warm clothes, leaving the suite, and walking to their Muster Point.
Make a plan for your dog
- Arrange for a trusted neighbour to check that you have taken your dog out of the building with you.
- You may want to give your neighbour a key for this purpose. If your dog is home alone when the fire alarm sounds, your neighbour can take your dog to safety.
- Introduce your dog and your helper to each other. Show your helper where to find the dog’s collar and leash.
Tell us if you will be away
- Complete a Vacation Notice Form before you leave. This can be found in the Member Only section of the OGHC website.
- If you usually shelter-in-place during fire incidents, let your Buddy (and Pet Helper) know when you will be away from the co-op.