Hurricane Preparedness Checklist โ Canada: 15 Items
Plan for Atlantic hurricane winds, rain, coastal flooding and disruptions.
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๐ Prepare for Hurricane Season
Notes: Atlantic coastal areas face direct impacts; remnants can affect inland Canada.
Atlantic coastal areas face direct impacts; remnants can affect inland Canada.
Notes: Check official storm tracks and impact warnings.
Check official storm tracks and impact warnings.
Notes: Include routes that avoid low-lying roads.
Include routes that avoid low-lying roads.
Notes: Bring in furniture and equipment that can become windborne debris.
Bring in furniture and equipment that can become windborne debris.
Notes: Arrange safe repairs before the storm arrives.
Arrange safe repairs before the storm arrives.
๐ Ready the Household
Notes: Plan for utility interruptions and limited travel.
Plan for utility interruptions and limited travel.
Notes: Keep a radio and key contacts available offline.
Keep a radio and key contacts available offline.
Notes: Photograph possessions for insurance only when safe.
Photograph possessions for insurance only when safe.
Notes: Agree on transport and a reunification plan.
Agree on transport and a reunification plan.
Notes: Do not wait for evacuation orders to pack essentials.
Do not wait for evacuation orders to pack essentials.
๐ During and After the Storm
Notes: Do not travel solely to observe the storm.
Do not travel solely to observe the storm.
Notes: Strong winds and rising water can both cause injury.
Strong winds and rising water can both cause injury.
Notes: Carbon monoxide can be deadly.
Carbon monoxide can be deadly.
Notes: Flooding, downed lines and structural damage may remain.
Flooding, downed lines and structural damage may remain.
Notes: Contact municipal services and insurance providers afterward.
Contact municipal services and insurance providers afterward.
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Who This Checklist Helps
Plan for Atlantic hurricane winds, rain, coastal flooding and disruptions.
Use this checklist to prepare before an incident, respond to verified instructions, and check for remaining hazards afterward. Review the specific local and provincial guidance for your circumstances.
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Preparedness recommendations can change with the risk, community, weather, medical needs, and emergency response. This is an independent practical adaptation, not a government publication or real-time alert service. Do not place private medical or identity details in a publicly shared checklist.
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