Regardless of where we live in any Province of Canada, or Country for that matter, we should all be concerned with making sure both we and our families are prepared for various emergency situations.
The fact is that natural and human disasters are on the rise. Despite the scientific advancements made to predict such events, more people continue to be affected, especially by natural disasters. WHO International reports:
"Every year natural disasters kill around 90 000 people and affect close to 160 million people worldwide. Natural disasters include earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, landslides, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, heat waves and droughts" (read more @https://www.who.int/environmental_health_emergencies/natural_events/en/)
That can be a pretty scary statistic but we can reduce risk by being prepared and, despite what many believe, there is much we can do to prepare ourselves. One very important thing we can do is to attempt to understand our geological location and the common risk factors and areas. In Canada, a great site to find this information is https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/mrgnc-mngmnt/ntrl-hzrds/index-en.aspx .
Having an Emergency Go Bag is also a great item which can provide relative peace of mind. It can be difficult to know what to pack at what quantity though. Recently KenoreOnline.com released an excellent article which can provide many suggestions and confidence to those just starting out. You can peruse this article by clicking the link below.
https://kenoraonline.com/local/make-sure-you-re-prepared-for-anything
Of course, we will always recommend having a knowledge of First Aid. That knowledge will help you to stay calm in a variety of situations and feel confident in your ability to help not only yourself but those around you. That in itself is a priceless commodity in times of emergencies.
The fact is that natural and human disasters are on the rise. Despite the scientific advancements made to predict such events, more people continue to be affected, especially by natural disasters. WHO International reports:
"Every year natural disasters kill around 90 000 people and affect close to 160 million people worldwide. Natural disasters include earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, landslides, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, heat waves and droughts" (read more @https://www.who.int/environmental_health_emergencies/natural_events/en/)
That can be a pretty scary statistic but we can reduce risk by being prepared and, despite what many believe, there is much we can do to prepare ourselves. One very important thing we can do is to attempt to understand our geological location and the common risk factors and areas. In Canada, a great site to find this information is https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/mrgnc-mngmnt/ntrl-hzrds/index-en.aspx .
Having an Emergency Go Bag is also a great item which can provide relative peace of mind. It can be difficult to know what to pack at what quantity though. Recently KenoreOnline.com released an excellent article which can provide many suggestions and confidence to those just starting out. You can peruse this article by clicking the link below.
https://kenoraonline.com/local/make-sure-you-re-prepared-for-anything
Of course, we will always recommend having a knowledge of First Aid. That knowledge will help you to stay calm in a variety of situations and feel confident in your ability to help not only yourself but those around you. That in itself is a priceless commodity in times of emergencies.