Nova Scotia Residents: Preparing for Hurricane Earl

September 2, 2010

The Dominion recommends Nova Scotia residents follow these preparations to protect themselves, their family and their home from Hurricane Earl: 

• Choose a safe place for your family to sit out of the storm away from windows and doors.
• Avoid beaches and coastal areas.
• Prepare an emergency kit.  Include food, water, clothing, blankets, flashlight, battery-powered radio, extra batteries, first-aid kit, prescription medications and copies of important papers.
• Prepare alternate ways to help keep food cold in case of a power outage. For example, prepare freezer ice packs by placing water-filled soda or plastic milk containers in deep freezers.
• Have extra cash on hand.
• Offer to help others in your neighbourhood.
• Secure objects that could be torn loose by strong winds.
• Protect your home from heavy rain.
• Ensure that you have adequate fuel for your generator, vehicle, etc.
• Finally, have your insurance policy information on hand.

Should you require assistance The Dominion is ready to help.  Emergency Claims Assistance is available to all policyholders of The Dominion 24 hours a day.  

Call us directly at 1 800 661-5522 or contact your Independent Insurance Broker.