Natural disasters
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Canada’s natural disaster bills averaging almost half a billion a year: Federal dataData from Public Safety Canada lists the average annual bill for disaster assistance at $430 million over the last three years. That includes $485.8 million in 2016-17, $494.9 million in 2017-18 and $309.5 million in 2018-19.EnvironmentJan 6, 2020
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Indonesia, Thailand mark 15th anniversary of tsunami that left 230,000 deadDisaster-prone Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 17,000 islands that is home to 260 million people, lies along the “Ring of Fire,” an arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin.WeatherDec 26, 2019
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Hurricane Dorian: Florida residents warned of potential price gougingFlorida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody has warned residents of price gouging, urging them to call a hotline if they encounter it.WeatherAug 31, 2019
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Over a third of youths in Fort McMurray show signs of PTSD in wake of 2016 wildfire disaster: researchersThe evacuation of Fort McMurray and nearby communities began on May 3, 2016 as a wildfire, which was eventually dubbed "The Beast" by firefighters, began sweeping through the area.HealthAug 30, 2019
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Indonesia picks new site for capital city as Jakarta slowly sinks into seaThe site of the new capital is one of the regions least prone to the natural disasters that regularly hit the islands.WorldAug 26, 2019
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Sufficient insurance key to recovery in the event of environmental disastersThe Fort McMurray wildfire in May 2016 destroyed almost 2,600 homes and resulted in many tales of hardship but Rob de Pruis says one man's "heart-breaking'' story stands out for him.ConsumerJul 4, 2019
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Alberta wildfire evacuee says she’s more concerned about firefighters than what she left behindAs crews try to beat back a powerful wildfire outside a northwestern Alberta town, an evacuee says she's more concerned about those fighting the blaze than she is about the townhouse she had to leave behind.CanadaMay 22, 2019
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Salvation Army wants more staff, volunteers trained to give emotional support to disaster victimsSalvation Army officials said the Ottawa tornadoes taught them they need more workers trained in providing emotional and spiritual care.CanadaApr 19, 2019
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As climate changes, home construction must change tooCurrent and future damages are unacceptable when weighed against small changes in construction practices. So why aren't we building more resilient homes?ConsumerMar 17, 2019
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Okanagan volunteers needed ahead of flood and fire seasonsThe Salvation Army in the Central Okanagan is appealing for more volunteers as it prepares for the upcoming flood and forest fire seasons.NewsFeb 12, 2019
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