From the Department of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs:
Fire and Emergency Services – Newfoundland and Labrador wishes to remind residents that the hurricane season runs from June to November throughout North America. It is important that all residents be prepared for adverse weather conditions.
Residents of this province should know the risks associated with adverse weather conditions in their communities, develop an emergency plan, and assemble an emergency kit. Having supplies on hand, including food, water, batteries and a portable radio, is important. It is also necessary to ensure items such as birth certificates and prescription drugs are easily accessible in the event an evacuation order is issued and residents are required to leave their homes on short notice. Further information about emergency preparedness can be found at www.gov.nl.ca/fes or http://www.getprepared.gc.ca.
Individuals and families can prepare against vulnerability to hurricanes and severe windstorms by taking precautions as described by the Insurance Bureau of Canada: ibc.ca/en/natural_disasters/protect_yourself_from_climate_change/hurricane.asp.
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are also encouraged to follow local weather forecasts throughout the next few months and watch for warnings and advisories. These can be found at weather.gc.ca.
Municipalities are encouraged to monitor weather warnings on a daily basis as well and secure local infrastructure from potential adverse weather conditions. All communities should ensure that storm sewers, culverts, bridges, and drains are free from debris and that emergency personnel are on standby should weather conditions warrant an emergency response. It is also prudent for municipalities to review their emergency management plan and ensure contact information for first responders and other individuals is updated.
Further information regarding preparedness, insurance and Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements can be found in the backgrounder below.
General Information
Insurance Information
Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements
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