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How I’m making sure my cat is ready for an emergency

If you're like me, your pet is a full-on family member. Because my fluffy little cat is a family member, he's part of our emergency plan. Here's how you can help make sure your pet is as ready as you are. 

Getting ready for flood season

Floods are one of the most common disasters in Canada – and one of the most costly. While springtime means finally hanging up that parka and retiring the snow shovel for now, warmer weather also means that it’s flooding season for many Canadians. Here's how to prepare and how to stay safe.  

Quake wake up in British Columbia

Earthquakes don’t come with built in warning systems. For millions of people in many of B.C.’s largest cities, Tuesday’s quake was a wake up call. What will yours be?

Is your emergency kit ready?

The start of the year is a perfect time to check your emergency kit to make sure everything is ready to go if it’s needed. 

Photo of the Day: U.S. storms show importance of being prepared

Last week was Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4 – 10) and recent severe weather in the United States is a good example of disasters happening in an instant.

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