A worker walks in a devastated neighbourhood in west Jasper, Alberta on Monday August 19, 2024. The Insurance Bureau of Canada says the wildfire that tore through Jasper is the second-most expensive one in Alberta's history for insured losses. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken CANADAHALIFAX news Most Canadians feel country is not prepared for emergencies, extreme weather: poll by admin 21 سبتمبر، 2024 written by admin 21 سبتمبر، 2024 84 CITYnews halifax / By Michael Williams If you’ve ever questioned Canada’s readiness to handle emergencies and extreme weather events, you’re not alone. A recent survey by Nanos Research reveals that 61 per cent of Canadians believe the country is either unprepared or only somewhat prepared to respond to future crises. “Things like…wildfires, floods, power disruptions, all types of natural disasters,” said Nik Nanos, chief data scientist at Nanos Research. The national survey also found that 75 per cent of respondents anticipate an increase in emergencies in the coming years, while Nanos says “a whopping one per cent” think there will be fewer events. “Think of it this way: Canadians understand and believe there will be more extreme events that require emergency responses, but [Canada] doesn’t do a very good job at being prepared,” Nanos told 1130 NewsRadio. Federal government data indicates that between Dec. 2022 and Nove. 2023, disasters such as wildfires, floods, and tornadoes cost the country roughly $3.5-billion. Nanos notes that 91 per cent of survey participants either fully support or somewhat support the establishment of a national volunteer disaster relief program. Furthermore, 82 per cent are in favour of creating a national disaster response agency. Meanwhile, 57 per cent of participants feel there is insufficient quality information available to Canadians regarding emergency preparedness. “The good news is that there is a pretty significant interest in people wanting to learn more and do a better job when it comes to their personal emergency preparedness,” Nanos said. These insights will be presented to local and federal leaders at a national convention aimed at creating a cohesive national strategy for emergency management. The Canadian Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation Convention will take place in Ottawa, Ont., from Sept. 24 to 26. 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail admin previous post ثلاثة جرحى في مسجد قرب مونتريال في هجوم بالسكين next post Unpredictable whooping cough outbreaks see cases rise in Ontario, drop in Quebec You may also like Latest survey shows majority of votes would go... 12 نوفمبر، 2024 Chance of flurries this week in Halifax 12 نوفمبر، 2024 Canadian Union of Postal Workers issues 72-hour strike... 12 نوفمبر، 2024 Double-double trouble: N.S. Tories accused of vote-buying with... 12 نوفمبر، 2024 فورد يدعو إلى اتفاق تجارة حرة مع الولايات... 12 نوفمبر، 2024 سعاة البريد قد يبدأون إضراباً يوم الجمعة 12 نوفمبر، 2024 ‘I get goosebumps’: Canadians across the country mark... 12 نوفمبر، 2024 Burned vehicle contained human remains; RCMP probing ‘suspicious’... 12 نوفمبر، 2024 Nova Scotia NDP candidate out after criticism for... 12 نوفمبر، 2024 نوفا سكوشا: انسحاب مرشّحة على خلفية منشوريْن عن... 12 نوفمبر، 2024