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Devastation in Turkey offers B.C. lessons: profs

The earthquake that ravaged Turkey and Syria this week offers both lessons and warnings for people in B.C., Canadian seismology experts say.


Ottawa moves to acquire land for Lac Megantic rail bypass

The federal government’s move comes nearly 10 years after a downtown freight train derailment killed 47 people.


Guelph, Ont., to lead development of emergency services database

“This database will improve critical elements of all emergency responses,” said Michael Bartholomew, program manager with the City of Guelph.
 
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Emergency Management: Are Your Prepared?

Recently, a group of emergency management professionals met to discuss everything from mental health in the profession to the lasting impacts of the pandemic to best practices and lessons learned in disaster mitigation, preparation, response and recovery. Learn what these experts had to say! Sponsored by the Emergency Management Group and Base Camp Connect.

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Getting ready together: CatIQ Connect

Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc.’s Connect conference last week brought together industry and academic perspectives on natural and human-made disasters in Canada. Read our breakdown of notable sessions on Day 1. » Read More
 
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Opinion: How disaster diplomacy can bring warring countries together

“Past experience tells us that if countries who are seemingly at loggerheads can pull together after a catastrophe such as this, it can sometimes yield dividends,” writes Ilan Kelman. » Read More
 
News 
 

B.C. funds Fraser River shoreline flood protection in Fraser Valley

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

Society calls for faster deployment of rescue crews

The Turkish Canadian Society is calling for a change in the way Canada deploys rescue crews to international disasters after only one team deployed to Turkey. » Read More

New Zealand declares emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle eases

The national emergency declaration enables the government to support affected regions and provide additional resources, Emergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty said. » Read More
 
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Bordering on Disaster Conference

Sept. 13-14, 2023
Lloydminster, AB
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