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Columbia Basin communities in B.C. prepare for disasters

Ten projects are underway to ensure that several locations within the basin are properly equipped and prepared for any disaster. » Read More

Ottawa funds research to support avalanche hazard assessments

The project team plans to add more snowfall information to the Canadian Precipitation Analysis’ algorithm that would better support avalanche hazard assessments. » Read More

Severe weather caused Canada $3.1B in insured damage: IBC

Every community across Canada is at heightened risk of natural catastrophes, says the Insurance Bureau of Canada. » Read More

Opinion: California is what cascading climate disasters look like

Studies show climate change is raising the risk of multiple compound disasters, including new research showing increasing risks to energy infrastructure, writes Amir AghaKouchak with the UC Irvine. » Read More

EM Roundtable

A recent Canadian Security roundtable brought together seven professionals for a wide-ranging conversation on the challenges facing emergency managers and how to best address them. » Read More

News

Infrastructure Canada accepting new applications to DMAF

Projects must have a minimum of $1 million in total eligible costs to be considered eligible for the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund. » Read More

Former Calgary chief wants to see integrated EMS, fire and police dispatchers

Tom Sampson, who also served as deputy fire chief and chief of the Calgary Emergency Management Agency, said an integrated system allows dispatchers to back each other up. » Read More

Community Disaster Response Ontario adds 2 new directors

The new directors will take on the deployment portfolio – including the responsibilities of operations, planning and logistics – and the advisory portfolio. » Read More

Events

Manitoba Disaster Management Conference

Jan. 25-27, 2023
Winnipeg
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CatIQ Connect 2023

Feb. 7-8, 2023
Toronto
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International Conference on Urban Disaster Recovery Planning and Disaster Risk Reduction

May 22-23, 2023
Vancouver
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IAEM Canada Council Conference

June 6-9, 2023
Halifax
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