Responsibilities of citizens As a citizen, you, first and foremost, are responsible for your safety. During an emergency, it is incumbent upon you to take the first steps that are decisive to ensure your safety and that of your family, and to safeguard your property. Take appropriate measures : Before a disaster; During a disaster; After a disaster. Know what to do in the following situations : Evacuate your Home; Return to your Home. Have an emergency kit that provides you three days of autonomy. You also have a social responsibility in an emergency or a disaster that you assume by helping others. Other useful links Citoyens : Vous êtes le premier responsable de votre sécurité! (in French only) – Ministère de la Sécurité publique Jeunes : S.O.S. Sécuro, la zone des jeunes avertis (in French only) - Ministère de la Sécurité publique Publications – Urgence Québec