Emergencies

Wildfire Season Is Here

Allstate Canada Offers Ways to Prepare Against the Threat of Wildfire
 CALGARY,  May 10, 2011 — Wildfires are a natural hazard in any forested and grassland region in Canada. Typically, the wildfire season in Canada runs from April through to October. The months of June, July and August see the most fires and the fires that [...]

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Allstate Canada Helps Prepare Quebec Homes for Heavy Rainfall and Spring Thaw

MONTREAL, April 26, 2011 — In preparation for the spring thaw and rising river levels throughout Quebec, residents should prepare to protect their homes and properties from possible damage caused by water or sewer backups.
Data from Allstate Insurance Company of Canada shows that claims due to water damage or sewer backup from flooding accounted for [...]

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Earthquake Safety Tips

An earthquake that measured 5.5 on the Richter scale shook parts of Ontario and Quebec, including Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal this afternoon. The epicentre of the quake was Buckingham, near Gatineau, Quebec.  Tremors were also reported in Michigan, New York and Ohio.
Earthquakes strike without warning, so learn before the quake strikes how to protect yourself [...]

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