
With population and development increasing in at-risk areas, tornado and severe wind activity has serious implications for homeowners across Canada. While homeowners cannot predict violent wind activity, they can take steps to protect themselves and minimize damage to their homes.
Protect your home from Severe wind
Canada experiences all types of extreme wind events, from regular flat line winds and microbursts to tornadoes and hurricanes. The following provides info on key areas that may require attention in order to reduce the risk of wind damage to your home.
While tornadoes and severe winds can easily destroy homes, most often the result is damage to the home’s roof, exterior walls, and windows. It is important to be aware and educated about your home’s vulnerabilities to the threat of severe winds.
Protect your home from Severe wind
While tornadoes and severe winds can easily destroy homes, most often the result is damage to the home’s roof, exterior walls and windows. It is important to be aware and educated about your home’s vulnerabilities to the threat of severe winds.
Download a PDF of Protect your home from Severe Wind (PDF)
Extreme Wind Research Papers
The IIBHS offers a variety of tools in its Open for Business™ program for small business owners. This program not only reduces potential disaster loses but also assists businesses to reopen quickly should disaster strike.
You may also request a FREE Open…for Business™ package – consisting of a pamphlet, disaster planning folder and guide – by writing to info@iclr.org or calling (416) 364-8677.
Open for Business™ Guide (PDF)
The Open for Business™ Guide contains important steps for business owners to take when reporting losses, assessing damages and returning to business.
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