Emergencies

All Emergencies: 24 Hours, Call the Campus/Location's Emergency Number:

  • Thunder Bay: 8911 from a campus phone or 807-343-8911 from a cellphone.
  • Orillia: 3911 from a campus phone or 705-330-4028 from a cellphone.
  • Barrie: 4911 from a campus phone or 705-330-4010 Extension 4911 from a cellphone.

Your emergency call will be received at the Security Services Department. You will be prompted for:

  • your name;
  • your current location;
  • your current telephone number;
  • the location of the emergency;
  • a description of the emergency;
  • the nature of any injuries; and
  • the type of service required (ie. Security, Emergency Response, fire, police, ambulance).

Security Services will dispatch a Security Officer to your location and, as required:

  • notify the 911 Dispatcher,
  • contact other departments (such as Physical Plant), and dispatch a Security Officer to meet and direct emergency vehicles.

 Be Prepared and Be Aware - Emergency Procedures at your fingertips!

Lakehead University Safety App for your smart phone and visit Security Services Safety Tips Website.