Disasters in Yellowknife?

Yellowknife was never known for having the most earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, or volcanic eruption. The only disaster that can happen in Yellowknife is mainly hypothermia. However, these so-called "disasters" can easily prevent casualties or even deaths. 

Hypothermia: the condition of having an abnormally low body temperature, typically one that is dangerously low.

How to prevent hypothermia:

1) Look at the weather outside before going out 
Before going outside, check the weather outside. If it is -26 degrees outside, it won't be smart to wear shorts and a T-shirt. The weather in Yellowknife will sometimes be fairly harsh, so please stay inside during extreme temperatures unless it is an emergency.

2) Wear multiple layer of clothing
If you desperately need to get out, please wear 2 or more layers of clothing rather wearing 1 thick clothing. The air between the multiple layers will act like an insulation for you since the air will warm up due to your body heat. Here are some tips on what to wear.

1 Layer: Wear thick fabric so that your skin is kept dry
2 Layer: Wear wool or another warm fabric since it breathes and keeps you extremely warm
3 Layer: Wear a waterproof or a windproof on top to protect you from the harsh weather outside (rain, snow, etc)

3) Stay dry outside
Getting wet dramatically and quickly decreases your body temperature. When you are outside, avoid going to wet places to reduce the risk of getting hypothermia.