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Protect Your Property
You can’t prevent a natural disaster, but there are steps you can take to help mitigate risk to your home, car and business. We’ve compiled steps and actions to take when severe weather events threaten your home and property.
Helping to keep you safe and your property protected
Insurance provides security, but proactive measures can help reduce risk. Learn how to safeguard your home and loved ones from severe weather and seasonal risks.
- Flood and water
- Fire and wildfire
- Wind and tornado
Flood and water
Flooding and related sewer backup damage is costly for homeowners, businesses, municipalities and insurance companies. Know the steps you can take to help mitigate risk associated with water-related events.
Fire and wildfire
There are a number of precautions you can take to prevent fires in your home and protect your property if you’re living in an area exposed to wildfire risk.
Wind and tornado
If you live in a community in southern Ontario, southern Quebec, Atlantic Canada or the Prairies, your tornado risk is higher. Prepare your family and property for a worst-case scenario and understand what losses may be covered by your insurance.
Resources For You
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