When disaster strikes

Hi all! Have you ever noticed that elephants like me have big ears? That makes us good listeners. You certainly know Canadians in uniform are always ready to protect our country and contribute to international peace and security. When a big natural disaster hits our nation, members of the Canadian Armed Forces also perk up their ears to respond to calls for help.

In recent years, skilled service members have taken part in many assistance efforts across the country. Flooding in Yukon, wildfires in Manitoba, hurricanes in Prince Edward Island and ice storms in Quebec are just some examples. When they get the call, Canadian Armed Forces members quickly deploy to the affected areas. Sometimes, even their own houses or families are impacted. Unselfishly, they always stand on guard for us.