Table 2
Precautionary measures taken in case of emergency, by province, 2014
Canadians whose household has a battery-operated or wind-up radio | Canadians whose household has an alternative heat source | Canadians whose household has a back-up generator | Canadians whose household has an alternative water source | Canadians whose household has other emergency precautions employed in the home1 | |
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% | % | % | % | % | |
Canada | 58 | 48 | 23 | 43 | 21 |
Newfoundland and Labrador | 75 | 57 | 44 | 48 | 25 |
Prince Edward Island | 78 | 53 | 29 | 53 | 24 |
Nova Scotia | 77 | 57 | 36 | 55 | 28 |
New Brunswick | 66 | 51 | 30 | 56 | 25 |
Quebec | 58 | 48 | 22 | 38 | 20 |
Ontario | 59 | 46 | 20 | 44 | 22 |
Manitoba | 51 | 41 | 21 | 44 | 19 |
Saskatchewan | 58 | 44 | 30 | 48 | 20 |
Alberta | 49 | 45 | 22 | 41 | 17 |
British Columbia | 59 | 55 | 22 | 48 | 21 |
Note(s):
Responses of 'don't know / not stated' are included in the percentage calculation. These categories represent 5% or less of responses.
Source(s):
Survey of Emergency Preparedness and Resilience in Canada (5208).
Table note 1
'Other emergency precautions' include measures such as checking and replenishing emergency supplies, having an extra supply of fuel on hand, keeping exits clear and ensuring arrangements have been made for pets.
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