What are Canadians' top disaster fears?

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What are Canadians’ top disaster fears?

Annual poll examines concerns and attitudes

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By
Terry Gangcuangco

Property restoration company First Onsite Property Restoration has released the first leg of its weather and property survey, revealing Canadians’ biggest disaster and severe weather fears.

First Onsite’s study surveyed more than 1,500 Canadians. Regarding threats to property during severe weather events, 79% of the respondents worry about personal or family safety, 72% about the cost of major renovations and repairs, and 69% about the loss of valuables and personal items.

Other threats relate to the level of disaster preparedness, the need to leave, the development of mould, and the level of insurance coverage.

Here are the results from the online poll conducted in February:

Disaster fears

Total

B.C.

Man/Sask

QUE

ATL

Climate change

73%

77%

60%

66%

75%

79%

67%

Wildfires

62%

82%

76%

48%

52%

66%

56%

Wildfire smoke

66%

85%

75%

66%

60%

66%

50%

Severe rains or flooding

60%

67%

43%

47%

60%

66%

59%

Landslides / mudslides

23%

40%

14%

20%

31%

15%

Source: First Onsite Property Restoration

“The increased occurrence and intensity of catastrophic weather events is a constant driver for homeowners, businesses, and communities to be more resilient and better prepared for potential threats.

“With the right planning and resources in place, businesses and residents can be better prepared to respond to property emergencies.”

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