B.C. tests earthquake preparedness with Coastal Response 2023

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B.C., Public Safety Canada testing earthquake preparedness

Around 50 emergency operations centres across B.C. are taking part in an exercise this week responding to a simulated 6.8-magnitude earthquake that would affect the Lower Mainland. » Read More

‘It was a chaotic situation’: Toronto man stuck in Turkey recounts earthquake

The latest on the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, including comment from Defence Minister Anita Anand on Canada's response. » Read More

Canada ‘stands ready’ to help after deadly earthquake in Turkey, Syria: Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told question period that the government is trying to determine “how it can best help in the short-term, knowing there will also be need for support in the long-term...” » Read More

Institutional shifts: MDMC coverage Part 2

Speakers at the Manitoba Disaster Management Conference shared lessons on intergenerational trauma, policy advocacy, volunteerism and ICS effectiveness. Read Part 2 of our two-part coverage from the Manitoba Disaster Management Conference. » Read More

Ontario releases first-of-its-kind emergency management action plan

The Ontario government said the plan is a first in Canada and sets the foundation for emergency management in the province, building on lessons learned from past emergencies including the COVID-19 pandemic. » Read More

News

B.C. commits $23.4M to 49 communities for disaster risk reduction

The projects include a new dike on the Coldwater River in Merritt, misting stations to keep people cool in Victoria and designing upgrades to the Chilliwack Creek drainage pump station. » Read More

Feds caught off guard by Saskatchewan request for COVID 19 help

Documents obtained under freedom of information laws show employees in the federal departments were surprised by the call for help. » Read More

B.C. community moves to regulate wildfire resiliency in new buildings

A plan to introduce new building rules to reduce the danger caused by wildfire in parts of the Regional District of Central Kootenay in B.C. will continue to move forward this year. » Read More

Events

Bordering on Disaster Conference – Virtual Kickoff Session

April 21, 2023
Online
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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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Bordering on Disaster Conference

Sept. 13-14, 2023
Lloydminster, AB
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