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How to Protect your Home against a Forest Fire

If you’re experiencing a long, hot and dry summer in your area and keep hearing of forest fires close enough to cause concern, it’s a good idea to fortify your...

Preventing and Escaping Wildfires

When it comes to wildfires, there’s more to think about than simply preparing for the possibility of evacuation. Getting prepared— especially if you live in British Columbia, or the Boreal...

Emergency Preparedness in Nunavut

Over the last few weeks, we’ve done a cross-Canada tour, highlighting one natural disaster that is typical of each province. We’ve covered avalanches, blizzards, earthquakes, floods, landslides, severe storms and...

Emergency Preparedness in the Northwest Territories

Thunderstorms, hailstorms, blizzards and ice storms are all common occurrences in the Northwest Territories. Storms can develop quickly and with little warning, threatening your property and sometimes even your life....

Emergency Preparedness in Yukon Territory

In the mountainous regions of the Yukon, as well as Alberta and British Columbia, avalanches occur each year by the thousand. They can be brought on by wind, rain, temperature...

Emergency Preparedness on Prince Edward Island

In Victoria, BC--the home of Total Prepare--and other southern regions of BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan, we are in the midst of witnessing a heat wave. It is super important for...

Emergency Preparedness in Nova Scotia

In Nova Scotia, hurricanes are well known for causing extensive damage, including structural damage, uprooted trees and downed power lines. Hurricanes are most common during the summer months and deep...

Emergency Preparedness in New Brunswick

In the river valleys and floodplains of New Brunswick, the risk of flooding is high because of ice jams, spring thaw and harsh weather. For some more information on what...

Emergency Preparedness in Newfoundland and Labrador

In Newfoundland and Labrador, there are some of the same risks as in other parts of Canada--such as earthquakes, floods, wildfires and hurricanes-- but because of the ocean coastline, the...

Emergency Preparedness in Quebec

What are Storm Surges? Although storm surges can happen along any coastal areas in Canada, Quebec is particularly at risk because of all the extra shorelines along the Great Lakes....

Emergency Preparedness in Ontario

Emergency Preparedness in Ontario (especially for summer!) In the Boreal forest zones of Ontario, along with many other forested and grassland regions of Canada, the risk of wildfires skyrockets during...

Emergency Preparedness in Saskatchewan

Because Saskatchewan has similar land-features to Alberta (flat, prairies, wheat and canola fields, etc.), it also shares similar risks when it comes to commonly occurring natural disasters. The most prevalent...

Emergency Preparedness in Manitoba

In the province of Manitoba, one of the most common natural disasters--along with severe storms--is the great tornado. Read on for some tornado facts and tips! Knowing the Warning Signs...

Emergency Preparedness in Alberta

One of the first things to think about, when you decide you want to be prepared for emergencies, is your region. Do you know which natural disasters are most common...

The World Conference on Disaster Management

This week, from June 8th to 11th, The World Conference on Disaster Management is taking place in Toronto, and Total Prepare is thrilled to be taking part as an exhibitor!...

Summer is Coming: Being Prepared as a Paddler

As the sun stays out for longer, and the warm air smells so good that it’s hard to go back inside, at night, some of us decide it’s time to...

Is your family ready for summer?

We welcome a guest post from Michelle Bernardo, Editor-in-Chief for the wonderfully informative website, VictoriaMom.ca. Thank you, Michelle, for your contribution! Is your family ready for summer? Summer is almost...

Emergency Preparedness at the Beach

As warmer weather embraces our communities, men, women and children are flocking to the beaches. Some are simply lying in the sun, trying to soak up the rays, while others...

Emergency Preparedness for Hikers

As summer approaches, more and more people books days out of their weekends to escape the city and find adventure on whatever forested slopes they can get to. For many...

Aftershocks, Part 3: Finding Your Way in a Trapped City

While one of the most important things to consider -- before, during and after an emergency -- is food and water and how you will ration it out best to...

Emergency Food Explained

Understanding Emergency Kits

Personal & Family Emergency Guide

How to Protect your Home against a Forest Fire

Preventing and Escaping Wildfires

Emergency Preparedness in Nunavut

Emergency Preparedness in the Northwest Territories

Emergency Preparedness in Yukon Territory

Emergency Preparedness on Prince Edward Island

Emergency Preparedness in Nova Scotia

Emergency Preparedness in New Brunswick

Emergency Preparedness in Newfoundland and Labrador

Emergency Preparedness in Quebec

Emergency Preparedness in Ontario

Emergency Preparedness in Saskatchewan

Emergency Preparedness in Manitoba

Emergency Preparedness in Alberta

The World Conference on Disaster Management

Summer is Coming: Being Prepared as a Paddler

Is your family ready for summer?

Emergency Preparedness at the Beach

Emergency Preparedness for Hikers

Aftershocks, Part 3: Finding Your Way in a Trapped City

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