Emergency Preparedness Week was May 4 – 10 this year. The Insurance Bureau of Canada urged residents and businesses in Alberta and BC—provinces hit hardest by disasters—to take action. With insured losses from extreme weather soaring to $8.9 billion in 2024, IBC stressed the need for readiness, resilience, and updated insurance coverage. Visit ibc.ca/emergency-preparedness for practical tips to protect your home, business, and community before the next disaster strikes.
