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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Catastrophic events caused by wind can strike at any time.  Canada ranks second in the world in terms of frequency of tornadoes, with an average of 80 tornadoes each year. On average, Atlantic Canada is threatened by three tropical storms per year. Knowing what to do and how to prepare will help protect you, your [...]