Severe Storms - Know The Risks

Thunderstorms, hail, blizzards, ice storms, high winds and heavy rain can develop quickly and threaten life and property. Severe storms occur in all regions of Canada and in all seasons.

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Listen to the local radio or television stations for severe weather warnings and advice. Keep a battery-powered or wind-up radio on hand as electricity frequently fails during severe storms.

Emergency Hazard Weather Alert Radios can be lifesavers when severe weather threatens your area and other national emergency information such as Evacuation Messages, Amber Alerts, Terror Alerts, Tornado, Hurricanes, Chemical Spills, Fires, Natural and man-made disasters. Now, fully 90% of Canadians can access a Weather radio signal.

"A Weather radio receiver is not just for emergencies. It's a dependable, round-the-clock source of weather information to help plan daily activities" Environment Canada.

Preparing for severe storms

Stock up on heating fuel and ready-to-eat food, as well as battery-powered or wind-up flashlights and radios – and extra batteries. For a complete list of emergency supplies, go to emergency kits. Also, learn what to have in your car emergency kit.

When a severe storm is on the horizon, the Meteorological Service of Canada issues watches, warnings and advisories through radio and television stations, the WeatherOffice Website, automated telephone information lines and Environment Canada's Weatheradio.

Know The Risks

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