With severe weather events on the rise, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) encourages families across Saskatchewan to take time on Family Day to prepare for emergencies.
“This long weekend, take a few minutes to review your family’s emergency plans and replenish your disaster safety kits,” said Bill Adams, Vice-President, Western and Pacific, IBC. “Preparation is key when it comes to managing emergencies and keeping safe during the country’s increasing frequency of severe weather events. Canada is seeing 20 more days of rain a year compared to the 1950s.”
IBC’s Top 10 tips to prepare your family for an emergency are:
Create an emergency preparedness plan.
Assemble disaster safety kits for your home, car and office.
Be sure to have at least 2 litres of drinking water per person a day for up to 72 hours.
Know your home’s exits and nearby safe meeting locations.
Speak with your neighbours to plan ahead and share responsibilities.
Compile contact lists for work and school as well as for attending to any special health needs.
Prepare a detailed home inventory.
If away for an extended amount of time, have someone check your property daily and clear snow from the walk and driveway.
Put all important documents in a safe place and ensure they are accessible if you need to evacuate.
Ask your insurance representative about coverage for specific events.
To learn more about emergency preparedness, visit www.ibc.ca or review Your Emergency Preparedness Guide by the Government of Canada. For additional information, click here for IBC brochures.
About Insurance Bureau of Canada
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is the national industry association representing Canada’s private home, auto and business insurers. Its member companies make up 90% of the property and casualty (P&C) insurance market in Canada. For more than 50 years, IBC has worked with governments across the country to help make affordable home, auto and business insurance available for all Canadians. IBC supports the vision of consumers and governments trusting, valuing and supporting the private P&C insurance industry. It champions key issues and helps educate consumers on how best to protect their homes, cars, businesses and properties.
