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Emergencies: Be Prepared

WHAT TO DO IN SPECIFIC
EMERGENCIES

Severe Weather

When severe weather is approaching, Environment Canada
issues storm watches, warnings and advisories through
local radio and television broadcasts. Information is also
available on the Weather Office web site:

weatheroffice.gc.ca

Preparing for Severe Thunderstorms and

High Winds

• Cut down dead trees and branches
ahead of time so they can’t fall and
cause damage.
• Secure lawn furniture and other
objects that might be blown around.
• If a thunderstorm is approaching,
unplug televisions, computers, and
other electronic equipment to avoid • If you are outside in a thunderstorm,
damage from power surges. take shelter in a building immediately.
• Do not go out in a boat during a If there is no building nearby, shelter
storm or if one is in the forecast. If in a low, protected area such as a
you are on the water and bad weather ditch, culvert or cave.
is approaching, head for shore • Don’t lie flat if you are caught in an
immediately. open area. Crouch down on two

• If you are in a vehicle and need to feet to minimize your contact with
stop, park away from trees and power the ground in case there is a nearby
lines that could fall. Stay inside your lightning strike.
vehicle. • Never take shelter under a tree.

WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS

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