Archives: CU Ready

Monday, May 1, 2023

Hazard Awareness: Tornadoes

Why Do Tornadoes Occur?  Tornadoes can arise from two types of thunderstorms, supercell and non-supercell. Supercell thunderstorms occur when the wind above the ground blows in two different directions and at different speeds - this is known as wind shear. The wind shear creates the tornado which begins by rotating horizontally and then moving... More

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Quote the Raven: Pro-Tips on Preparing for Fire Emergencies

Carleton University's Fire Prevention Week and Fall Emergency Preparedness Week are from October 9 to 15, 2022. To kick off the week, the Emergency Management & Continuity of Operations Team shared some pro-tips on preparing for fire emergencies on Quote the Raven. Check out the post here. For more on fire safety, visit our... More

Saturday, September 10, 2022

Hazard Awareness: Earthquakes

A Brief Overview: Earthquakes The earth is comprised of three layers - the crust, the mantle, and the core. The crust is the outer layer which accounts for 1% of the earth's volume. The earth's crust consists of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. The inner layer of the earth is known as the mantle,... More

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Are You #CUReady for Severe Weather?

A return to summer means peak season for thunderstorms and severe weather. When a storm is approaching, or a weather watch or warning is issued by Environment Canada, it’s important to seek shelter. If outdoors, relocate indoors to a safe, sheltered location. When indoors, the safest area to be is on the lowest level... More

Monday, October 18, 2021

Quote the Raven: Pro-Tips on Personal Preparedness

Carleton University's Fall Emergency Preparedness Week is October 18 to 22, 2021. To kick off the week, the Emergency Management & Continuity of Operations Team shared some pro-tips on personal preparedness on Quote the Raven. Check out the post here. For more on personal preparedness, visit our CU Ready... More

Monday, October 7, 2019

Quote the Raven: Pro-Tips on Practicing Emergency Preparedness

Carleton University's Fall Emergency Preparedness Week is October 7 to 11, 2019. To kick off the week, the Emergency Management & Continuity of Operations Team shared some pro-tips on practicing emergency preparedness on Quote the Raven. Check out the post here. For more on personal preparedness, visit our CU Ready... More

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