With the weather in Toronto undulating between -10 and +10 for the past few weeks, here at PRI, we decided to come up with a list of suggestions, aimed to improve your safety!

Winter Storm

Continue listening to local news or a for updated information and instructions. Access to some parts of the community may be limited or roads may be blocked.

Help people who require special assistance —infants, elderly people, those without transportation, large families who may need additional help in an emergency situation, people with disabilities, and the people who care for them.

Avoid driving and other travel until conditions have improved.

Avoid overexertion. Heart attacks from shovelling heavy snow are a leading cause of death during the winter.

Check on your animals and ensure that their access to food and water is unimpeded by drifted snow, ice, or other obstacles.

If you are using a portable generator, take precautions against carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution and fire.

Hail

In just a few minutes hail can do extensive damage to your vehicle, so it’s important to be prepared. Here are some tips that may help keep you and your vehicle safe:

• Become familiar with the weather patterns that can produce hail so you can be prepared.
• If there is a forecast for hail, protect your vehicle by moving it under a covered structure.
• To avoid injury, do not go outside once a hail storm begins.
• If you are driving when it begins to hail and there is a covered structure nearby, safely move your vehicle to it. If you cannot find a covered structure, pull your car to side of the road and wait for the storm to end.
• If the hail resulted in a broken window, protect your vehicle from further damage by covering the window with plastic or other material.

Flood/Heavy Rain

Flash floods can occur up to 12 hours after a heavy rain storm. Knowing what to do and how to handle potentially dangerous situations can mean the difference between saving or damaging your vehicle. Read on for information about preparing for and handling heavy rain or flood conditions:

• If you see a large puddle or standing water, go around it or choose a different route. It could be hiding a deep hole and even a few inches of water can splash into your engine causing untold damage.
• Heavy rain can make it difficult for other drivers to see you. Keep your headlights on and drive slowly, keeping your eyes out for on-coming traffic.
• If you live in an area that is prone to flooding, make sure you have plenty of fuel and know the local evacuation routes.
• Give yourself plenty of time to brake and do so gently in order to avoid hydroplaning.
• Familiarize yourself with terms used to describe weather patterns and warnings:
  • Flood Watch: Flooding is possible. Tune in to Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information.
  • Flash Flood Watch: Flash flooding is possible. Be prepared to move to higher ground; listen to Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information.

During severe weather, you are running a high risk of getting into a motor vehicle accident.

We truly hope you stay safe out there!

If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, we can offer continued support through your Motor Vehicle Accident claims process while providing you with dedicated care for your car accident injury.

Physiotherapy, Aquatic Therapy, Massage Therapy and Acupuncture are sometimes used with Chiropractic therapy to achieve remarkable rehabilitation results if you have sustained a bodily injury during the accident.

We are very thorough with our reporting:

Your MVA claim relies on the detailed, honest reporting of your chosen medical rehabilitation provider. We recognize this and take a personal interest in ensuring it’s done properly, and in a timely manner.

If you’ve been involved in a collision, and are looking for rehabilition to bounce you back to health,  please contact the staff in our office at:

Tel:      (416) 477-1101

E-mail: reception@priclinic.com

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