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Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeWinter Storm
PlaceToronto ON
Event Start DateDecember 11, 1944
Event End DateDecember 12, 1944
CommentsToronto ON, December 11, 1944. A blizzard produced 57 cm of snow over two days; accompanying strong winds caused huge drifts which paralysed the city for days. There were no home deliveries of milk, ice or fuel. Of major concern, factories producing war ammunitions had to close temporarily. In all, 21 people died, 13 from overexertion.
Fatalities21
Injured / Infected0
Evacuated0
Estimated Total CostUnknown
Federal DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected0
Magnitude0.0