{"id":24105,"date":"2025-09-12T17:02:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T17:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insurance-canada.ca\/?p=83881"},"modified":"2025-09-12T17:02:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T17:02:50","slug":"preparing-for-september-storms-first-onsite-hurricane-prep-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/2025\/09\/12\/preparing-for-september-storms-first-onsite-hurricane-prep-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for September storms: First Onsite Hurricane Prep Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mississauga, ON (Sept. 3, 2025) \u2013 As hurricane season peaks in September, First Onsite Property Restoration, one of North America\u2019s largest disaster recovery and restoration providers for commercial and residential properties, has launched a dedicated hurricane preparedness page<\/a>, offering practical tips to help Canadians get ready for potential severe weather.<\/p>\n

In recent years, Canada has experienced significant financial impacts from hurricane-related flooding. In 2022, flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Fiona in Atlantic Canada led to over $800 million in insured losses, according to CatIQ, a Toronto-based independent catastrophe insurance data provider.. More recently, in 2024, the remnants of Hurricane Debby brought extensive flooding to Ontario and Quebec, resulting in one-year industry losses of $2.8 billion\u2014highlighting the growing economic toll of severe weather events across the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cHurricanes and tropical storms are inherently unpredictable, and their impacts can extend far beyond what people expect. Even storms that don\u2019t make landfall, like the kind we saw in Quebec and Atlantic Canada in 2024, can bring heavy rain, localized flooding, strong winds, and dangerous surf, causing billions in damages,\u201d said Jim Mandeville, Senior Vice President, Large Loss North America at First Onsite Property Restoration.<\/p>\n

Regional concerns highlighted in 2025 Weather Worries Survey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each year, First Onsite conducts a national survey to take a closer look at Canadians\u2019 top weather-related concerns. The 2025 survey of 1,501 Canadians shows widespread concern about severe storms and hurricanes, particularly in regions most likely to be affected. Nationally, 31 per cent of Canadians worry about hurricanes and tropical storms, with the highest concern in Atlantic Canada (73%), Quebec (38%), and Ontario (29%).<\/p>\n

Severe rain and flooding are an even bigger worry, with two thirds of Canadians expressing concern, up six points from 2024. Concern is again highest in Atlantic Canada (71%), Quebec (70%), and Ontario (65%).<\/p>\n

First Onsite has provided h<\/strong>urricane tips to<\/strong> help minimize a storm\u2019s impact on homes or businesses:<\/strong>  <\/strong><\/p>\n