By Canadian Hazards Data Team · Sourced from official open data
Direct municipal dataLachute Natural Hazard Profile
Lachute's composite hazard grade is B, led by wildfire risk. Estimated home insurance runs ~$2,853/year (above the Quebec average of $2,094). Standard policies typically exclude overland flood coverage.
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Hazard risk summary
Official NRCan / ECCC classifications
Flood
Low
Wildfire
High
Earthquake
Low
Composite hazard grade
B
Moderate hazard exposure
Peak ground acceleration
0.02g
NRCan seismic hazard reference
Home insurance estimate
$2,853/yr
Sample average for Lachute. Actual premiums vary by coverage, deductible, and claims history.
Quebec average
$2,094
Provincial sample mean
Lachute insurance premium2853 CAD/yr
Composite risk score1.67 (prov. avg 1.54)
Preparedness checklist
Actions tailored to Lachute's Wildfire-led hazard profile.
- 1Review your home insurance policy for hazard exclusions
- 2Store emergency supplies for 72 hours (water, food, medications)
- 3Register for local emergency alerts in your municipality
- 4Clear combustible material within 1.5 m of structures
- 5Use FireSmart landscaping within 10 m of the home
- 6Prepare a grab-and-go bag during May–October fire season
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Source · NRCan / ECCC hazard datasets. Last updated 2026. Refreshed on the site's automated schedule.
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