The History of Hostile Weather: 5 Disasters That Hit Canadian Home’s Hard

 In an effort to spread awareness about disaster hazards in Canada, Steamatic post-disaster restoration specialists would like to share with you a list of some of the most devastating natural events this country has ever seen.

• The Frank Slide – In 1903, this Albertan landslide covered 2 kilometers of the Canadian Pacific Railway, and killed 10% of the town of Frank’s citizens.
• Canadian Great Lakes Gails – From November 7th to 11th in 1913, storm forces climbed to speeds of 145 km/h, sinking ships and killing hundreds.
• The Grand Banks Earthquake – On November 18th, 1920, Newfoundland was hit by a devastating earthquake, registering at a 7.2, and bringing with it a three-wave, 15-meter tall tsunami that took the homes of 10,000 people.
• Regina cyclone – June 30th, 1912, a cyclone touched down south of Regina and torn through the business sector, taking the homes of 2,500 people and causing structural damages that would take the city 40 years to pay off.
• Hurricane Hazel – Hurricane Hazel hit Haiti, the US, and Toronto on October 15th of 1954. The storm brought winds as fast as 150km/h, and caused over $1 billion in damages to the city’s infrastructure.

Canadian is no stranger to Mother Nature’s wrath. Don’t overlook the likelihood of natural disasters in the Great White North. Be diligent with your disaster preparations, and consult some of our other blogs for disaster safety tips!