We’ve assembled a list of property damage resources from reputable websites. Below you will find links that offer great tips, tools, and detailed information about ways to be prepared for and prevent an emergency, what to do during an emergency situation, and what to do after a disaster happens.
Disaster Kleenup International (DKI)
Disaster Kleenup International (DKI) was founded in 1974 and is one of the oldest and largest property restoration organizations.
DKI Canada
DKI Canada members practice safety and professionalism to ensure that the dangers will be taken care of properly and that your home will provide a healthy and happy environment for you and your family to return to.
Emergency Preparedness Guide
This guide explains in greater detail the steps Canadians should take to become better prepared for emergencies. Included are a Family Emergency Plan template and list of emergency kit items.
Fire Prevention Canada
Protecting Canadians through fire prevention. Find valuable information that may save your life, and the lives of your loved ones before, during, and after a fire.
Get Prepared
Everyone has a role to play in being prepared for an emergency. Get tips on what to do before, during, and after an emergency situation, including severe storms, floods, power outages, fires, etc.
Important Fire Safety Tips During Power Outages
Safety tips from the Office of the Fire Marshal to reduce fire risk during a power outage.
- Important Information About Asbestos
Learn about asbestos and find out how you can reduce your risk of exposure.
Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction
The ICLR is committed to reducing disaster deaths, injuries, and property damage through the development of disaster prevention knowledge, and the broad dissemination of its research findings.
- Severe Weather Preparedness Tips
Tips to help make sure you and your family are prepared in the event of severe weather.
- Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!
Follow these tips from Fire Prevention Canada to help protect you and your family from home fires.
Tarion
Tarion is a private corporation, which was established in 1976 to protect the rights of new homebuyers and to regulate new homebuilders.
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) – standard setting organization, offers tips, explains industry professionals, and gives information about registered businesses.