Take action to protect your home.
Across Canada, many homes continue to be impacted by weather-related damage. No matter where you live, your home can be affected. Fortunately, you have the power to do something about it. You may not be able to avoid weather events, but you can minimize their impact by taking preventative measures. We encourage you to be proactive to lay the foundation for a resilient home. Taking action now can help minimize the disruption to your daily life, should a severe weather event happen. Explore the content below to learn how you can reduce the risk of
damage to your home.
Understand the risks and how you can protect your home.
The first step to protecting your home is understanding the most common risks. By gaining a deeper understanding of the forces that can cause damage, you’ll be better equipped to guard against them.
Wind
By taking proactive steps, homeowners can significantly reduce the risk of wind-related damage and disruption. While we can’t control the weather, we can prepare for it.
Flooding
There are many types of floods, and before you can take any preventative measures to minimize your risk, you’ll need to understand where the water is coming from, and how it can get into your home.
Wildfires
It is important to know how to stay safe and protect your home. This means understanding how wildfire spread and what you can do to reduce your risk.
Snow & Ice
Harsh winter weather is an inevitable part of life in Canada, but with the right preparation, you can protect your home and go about your daily life without fear or stress of winter-related property damage
Protecting your Home Against Severe Wind
Severe winds challenge Canadian homes throughout the year. Whether it's straight-line winds or tornadoes, these powerful weather events can cause a trail of damage and chaos, but with the right preparations, proactive homeowners can fortify their homes and minimize potential damage and disruption, regardless of the forecast.
Understanding Flooding
Canada is experiencing an increase in extreme weather events, with flooding identified as the most prevalent hazard. There are many types of floods, and before you can take any preventative measures to minimize your risk, you’ll need to understand where the water is coming from, and how it can get into your home.
Understanding Wildfires
As a homeowner, it’s important to know how to stay safe and protect your home from wildfires. This PDF outlines some of the most important information you should understand about how wildfires spread and how to reduce your risk. Put these tips into action to help keep your home and family safe.
Protecting your Home Against Snow & Ice
Across the country, temperatures can dip well below freezing, sometimes even reaching –40°C during extreme cold snaps. This presents challenges for homeowners across the country. Put these tips into action to help keep your home and family safe.
This advice is intended to provide general information only and is not intended to provide legal or professional advice, or to be relied on in any dispute, claim, action, demand or proceeding. CAA Insurance Company does not accept liability for any damage or injury resulting from reliance on this information.