When Nature Turns Against You
Although the occurance of a natural disaster seems rare in our area, it is still worth thinking about.
It's not easy to prepare for the unexpected.
What is the probability of a tornado or earthquake hitting Canada? Pretty good, actually.
Did you know Canada is the country with the second highest number of tornadoes in the world (second only to the states)- no less than seventy? Happily, the majority of them are too weak to cause much damage!
These columns of air which turn counter clockwise and move in a swirling fashion above the earth, however, can be very violent. Tornadoes are recognizable by funnel-shaped clouds rising out of storm clouds. They hit suddenly, at random, and often without warning. Their winds can reach 360 km/hour and cause serious damage.
Tornadoes visit all Canadian provinces, but they are most often seen in the following regions:
- Western Quebec
- South and North-Eastern Ontario
- South central Alberta
- Southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba
A little bit of preparation and planning now can provide security in knowing that you are covered in the event of an unexpected natural disaster.
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