2026 Emergency Preparedness Week - IBC Webinar Trivia Contest

Put your knowledge to the test for a chance to win a 72-hour emergency kit.

After watching the webinar:

Answer the trivia questions

Submit your entry to win

The contest runs May 4 to May 11 (11:59 p.m.). Winners will be announced by June 2, 2026.

Notice of Collection

Personal information being collected in connection with this contest is collected under the authority of sections 10 and 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 and will be used for the purpose of the City’s IBC Webinar Trivia Contest event.  Specifically, data will be collected for the purpose of administering the City of Burlington’s IBC Webinar Trivia Contest.

If you require additional information about the collection, use, storage and maintenance of your submitted responses please contact the Manager of Emergency Management and Environmental Sustainability at fleur.storace-hogan@burlington.ca or 905-335-7777 ext. 7580.

When is a “catastrophic event” declared by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC)?

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When insured losses exceed $30 million or more

When insured losses exceed $10 million or more

hen insured losses exceed $50 million or more

True or False: insurance coverage for water damage from sewer backup and overland flooding is standard.

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True

False

How can you protect your home from severe weather?

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Install or maintain a backflow valve

Perform regular home maintenance on roofing, plumbing, electrical and landscape grading

Keep a portable power generator

All of the above

Eligibility Confirmation

Please confirm your eligibility to participate in this contest.

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I have read and can confirm that I meet the eligibility requirements.

Contact Information

Please provide your email address and/or phone number where we can contact you if you are selected as a winner.

If you are a winner, you will be contacted by lauren.mcausland@burlington.ca no later than May 29, 2026.

Prizes must be picked up in person at City Hall.

If selected, you will be asked to provide valid identification and proof of Burlington residency when claiming your prize at City Hall.

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