Hurricane-force winds and heavy rains force animals to seek safe, warm and dry places to hide out - this is often in structures and homes leading to increased interactions with people and damage to buildings.

Shelter 

During extreme weather events such as bomb cyclones, wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons, rodents and birds frequently look for shelter from the elements. The strong winds and heavy rainfall can drive animals away from their natural habitats, leading them to seek safety in human environments. 

Increased Encounters

As wildlife seek out shelter, they come into contact with people's homes leading to an increase in encounters. Staying calm and contacting wildlife professionals to remove the animals and prevent them from re-entry is the best way for a permanent, humane solution. 

Flooding 

With the heavy rains, flooding risks associated with beaver habitat close to urban infrastructure are significantly increased. Beaver dams may be blown open resulting in an increase water flow which had previously been held back or culverts plugged by beavers may be prevented from discharging and draining water effectively. Installing flow control devices such as pond levellers and combo devices address these pain points and allow for sustainable long term support.