Quebeckers live in the moment. And that leads many to be less concerned about potential emergencies.
According to a survey by Léger Marketing on behalf of
Allstate, Quebeckers are least likely to be concerned about experiencing an
emergency such as an ice storm – a somewhat surprising finding given how the
1998 ice storm paralyzed Montreal for weeks.
Very/somewhat likely to feel that you will personally experience an emergency (such as an extended blackout, ice storm, tornado, forest fire) in the next ten years:
- Atlantic Canada 66%
- Quebec 38%
- Ontario 62%
- Prairies 57%
- Alberta 49%
- BC 56%
Consequently, they are least likely to be concerned about being prepared.
When asked what they think represents the most likely threat to their homes, Quebeckers stand out from the rest of the country for their more limited concern about winter storms, theft, and water damage.
Interestingly, after residents of BC, Quebeckers are the most concerned about earthquakes. It’s perhaps proof that when you live in the moment, you may feel the earth move.
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