Infographic: Emergency Preparedness and Planning in Canada
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Release date: October 29, 2015
Description for Infographic: Emergency Preparedness and Planning in Canada
- Canadians that reside in a household with the following working devices:
- Smoke detector – 98%
- Carbon monoxide detector – 60%
- Fire extinguisher – 66%
- Safety precautions Canadians have taken to prepare in case of an emergency:
- Wind-up or battery operated radio – 58%
- Alternative source of heat – 48%
- Alternative source of water – 43%
- Back-up generator – 23%
- Emergency planning and preparedness activities:
- List of contact numbers – 69%
- Emergency exit plan – 60%
- Copies of important documents – 53%
- Designated meeting place for household members – 33%
- Emergency supply kit – 47%
- Most common perceived weather-related, natural and human-induced hazards:
- Winter storms – 86%
- Extended power outages – 76%
- Outbreak of serious or life-threatening disease – 51%
- Industrial or transportation accidents – 50%
- Heat waves – 49%
- Contamination or shortage of water or food – 44%
- Floods – 42%
- Earthquakes – 41%
- Canadians that feel confident they would know what to do if confronted with an emergency situations:
- 74%
- Canadians that have someone to rely on for help in case of a major emergency:
Canadians that have someone to rely on for help in case of a major emergency: One to 5 people: More than 5 people: - Help if injured
34% 60% - Emotional support
36% 59% - A place to stay
40% 54% - Financial help
59% 24%
Source: Survey of Emergency Preparedness and Resilience in Canada, 2014
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