3-1-2-1-Expect-the-Unexpected

Actions to take in caseof a natural disasterIn Canada, the natural disasters that are most likely to occur are lightning storms, earthquakes,floods and tornadoes. The following information gives the main instructions to follow andtells you how to react during these natural disasters. Do not forget that you should alwaysremain calm and avoid using the telephone.Lightning stormsAt home• Stay in your house.• Stay away from windows and metal objects.• Disconnect electrical appliances (television, kitchen appliances, etc.).• Avoid riding bicycles, motorcycles or tractors.Away from home• If you are close to your house, go inside and follow the previous instructions.• If you are far from home, seek shelter inside a nearby building.• If you are in an open area, crouch down and keep your head low.• Stay away from power or telephone lines and metal objects.• Never seek shelter under a tree.• Avoid using your bicycle or motorcycle.In the car• Park your car far away from power or telephone lines and large trees.• Turn off the engine and remain inside until the storm is over.EarthquakesAt home• Stay at home.• Stay away from windows and shelving.• If you cannot seek shelter under furniture, set your back against a wall and protectyour head.• Seek shelter under a table or desk and move with the piece of furniture you areholding onto.• Stay in the area where you found shelter until the tremors are over.• Expect other tremors.Away from home• Find a clear spot away from buildings and trees or other structures that could collapse.• Stay away from telephone or power lines.• Drop to the ground and stay there until the shaking stops.In the car• Park the car in a safe area far from bridges, overpasses and other structures that couldcollapse.• Turn off the engine and remain inside, with your seat belt fastened, until the tremors8