We feel here in Canada we are safe, but are we?

Devastating storms, earthquakes, hurricanes, and other disasters happen or can happen here…we are not immune as this storm and the ice storm and other disasters have proven in the past.

This is why it is important that we have in this Country of ours a disaster relief fund set up to handle these types of emergencies. Also a listing of volunteers in the area that we can access for distribution and clean-up.

Please help the CYIC create a better way to combat disasters when they strike…so that we aren’t left out in the cold or in a too little too late situation.

Donate to the CYIC, donations can be made directly to the CYIC on this website via Paypal, or by check payable to Children and Youth In Crisis…and post a comment stating you’d like to be available to volunteer in times of Crisis.

About 120 seriously damaged homes in Vaughan had to be evacuated, said York Region Fire Chief Greg Senay.

The powerful storms overturned vehicles, lifted roofs off homes and pulled air conditioners out of windows.

The storm gradually lost some power as it crossed the eastern part of Ontario. Late Thursday night, the last tornado watches for the Kingston area were dropped by Environment Canada.

Severe thunderstorm warnings remained up for an area stretching from Pembroke to Ottawa and Brockville.

An estimated 69,000 Hydro One customers were reported to be without power in the wake of the storms, while Toronto Hydro said an unknown number of its customers were without power due to multiple outages.

Ontario storms kill 1

A massive storm cell is ripping through the GTA, with multiple reports of tornado touch downs outside the city, resulting in at least one confirmed fatality in the town of Durham, Ontario.

Early reports also indicate a tornado touching down near Vaughan Mills and cars having been flipped on highway 400 as well as tornadic activity in the city of Toronto itself, but these have yet to be confirmed as the storm continues to move eastward. Reports, photos and videos have also lit up on twitter throughout the evening.

Massive Storm Hits Toronto, Tornados Reported Across GTA