Quebec hurricane guide¶

Civil security in Quebec (Sécurité civile) is handled by the Ministère de la Sécurité intérieure, whose Centre des opérations gouvernementales takes civil security emergency reports around the clock. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November. Full hurricanes are rare in Quebec and generally arrive as post-tropical storms. Communities in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie and the Îles-de-la-Madeleine are particularly vulnerable to storm surge and shoreline flooding.

Checked on October 9, 2026

Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from Ministère de la Sécurité intérieure du Québec (Sécurité civile). In an emergency, call 911.

What to know in Quebec¶

When a hurricane or post-tropical storm warning is issued, take shelter. Hurricane warnings usually affect coastal areas, and other regions are more likely to receive post-tropical storm warnings.
If you received an evacuation notice, return home only after the responsible authorities authorize it. Never approach a downed power line and call 911 immediately.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Service	Number	Notes
Emergency	911	Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. The province tells you to call 911 for a downed power line.
Civil security emergencies (Centre des opérations gouvernementales)	418-643-3256	Ministry line for reporting a civil security emergency such as a flood or landslide, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Also 1-866-776-8345 toll free.
Civil security emergencies, toll free	1-866-776-8345	Same Centre des opérations gouvernementales, 24 hours a day.
Road conditions (Québec 511)	511	Check road conditions on the Québec 511 website or by calling 511 before travelling.
Info-Social	811	Free, confidential psychosocial support after a disaster. Dial 811 and choose option 2, every day, 24 hours a day.

Official alerts and information¶

Hurricane or post-tropical storm (Gouvernement du Québec): How to prepare, stay safe and recover. Subscribe to your municipality's citizen alert service. Website.
Storm surges and shoreline flooding: Guidance for Bas-Saint-Laurent, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie and the Îles-de-la-Madeleine. Website.
Info-pannes (Hydro-Québec): Current power outages and outage reporting. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

Hydro-Québec: Report an outage or damaged equipment, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Risk to public safety: call 911. Phone: 1-800-790-2424. Website.

After the storm: help for displaced residents¶

If your home is damaged or you cannot go back, these organizations help with shelter, food, money, and paperwork. Many programs open only after a disaster declaration, so check their pages for current status.

Money, work and insurance¶

Disaster financial assistance (Direction générale du rétablissement): Last resort aid for owners and tenants of a principal residence after an eligible disaster. It does not replace insurance: contact your insurer before you apply. Also 418-643-2433. Phone: 1-888-643-2433. Website.

Emotional support¶

Info-Social 811, option 2: Free and confidential psychosocial support, every day, 24 hours a day. Phone: 811.

Sources¶

Checked on October 9, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.