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 and your family as fully as possible. Allstate Insurance Company of Canada and the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, recommend the following actions to protect ... Read more
Approximately 8,000 wildfires occur each year in Canada, destroying roughly 2.5 million hectares of land; this is equivalent to ten times the size of Vancouver Island. Wildfires are uncontrolled flames in woodlands, brush or open fields. Being prepared will help protect you, your family and your home.
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Floods are the most frequent natural disaster in North America and are a serious environmental hazard in Canada in terms of the number of people affected and property damage. Understanding the severity of flooding and being prepared will help protect you, your family and home.
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