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Realistic Winter Storm in a Canadian Residential District

Topic guide

Storms

Anticipate snow, ice, strong winds and service interruptions.

Preparing with method

Canadian storms often combine difficult travel, cold and breakdowns. Watching alerts and adapting its operations early avoids the majority of decisions taken in an emergency.

01

Before

Check out the forecasts, report non-essential journeys and secure outdoor objects.

02

During

Stay safe, keep exits clear and follow the authorities' alerts.

03

After

Avoid falling lines, document damage and clear snow without excessive effort.

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These general readings help to prepare the consequences of this situation, complementing the above benchmarks; not all of them are devoted exclusively to this risk.

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