Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Being prepared for disaster

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With the recent ice storm and the polar vortex that took over much of Canada and the U.S., extreme weather has been affecting a lot of city services, travel and road conditions. Alex Ferworn, coordinator for certificate in disaster management at Ryerson University is here with some tips on how to be prepared for these incidents.

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