What are Canadians’ top disaster fears?
What are Canadians’ top disaster fears? | Insurance Business Canada
Catastrophe & Flood
What are Canadians’ top disaster fears?
Annual poll examines concerns and attitudes
Catastrophe & Flood
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.
AB
Man/Sask
ON
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%
6%
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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