How were they prepared for the ice storm of 1998? Most people were prepared for the ice storm to certain degree because of human ingenuity. Planning: Emergency services (ambulances,fire department,police and military) were prepared for ice storm (as per environment Canada’s recommendations) for emergency management preparedness for natural disaster situations. As well as, some citizen were ready for this ice storm, by buying supplies at the markets, and stores.They stock up all of their essential needs. Technology: During the ice storm the meteorologists knew when the precipitation would fall. Because of the instruments that they use to predict when, where and severity of a storm. But they didn't know how hard it would be. Not prepared: Planning: Some citizen groups were not prepared for the ice storm. The elderly are one of these groups that were most vulnerable to this storm due to their physical and medical conditions and city services or municipal services were stretched .The city’s information on preparedness on their website wasn’t as well as it should be because it was to late to give the information. Technology: Hydro Quebec did not build their grid strong enough therefore the grid was mostly destroyed. Here is me explening how a ice storm is formed. |
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