Results: Most Canadians feel country is not prepared for emergencies, extreme weather

If you’ve ever questioned Canada’s readiness to handle emergencies and extreme weather events, you’re not alone. A recent survey by Nanos Research reveals that 61 per cent of Canadians believe the country is either unprepared or only somewhat prepared to respond to future crises. “Things like…wildfires, floods, power disruptions, all types of natural disasters,” said Nik Nanos, chief data scientist at Nanos Research. The national survey also found that 75 per cent of respondents anticipate an increase in emergencies in the coming years, while Nanos says “a whopping one per cent” think there will be fewer events. “Think of it this way: Canadians understand and believe there will be more extreme events that require emergency responses, but [Canada] doesn’t do a very good job at being prepared,” Nanos told 1130 NewsRadio.

Source: https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/09/20/canadians-feel-country-not-prepared-for-crises/