Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast

In this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we review the 2020 Emergency Management Stakeholder Summit which took place in Edmonton. Listen as we interview speakers, review concepts, and discuss the important ideas and innovations which continue to craft disaster preparedness. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast. Current, Relevant, Canadian. EPIC Guests: Rich Serino, Christine Maligec, Trina Innes, and Josh Bowen Episode References: - CADEM: https://www.nait.ca/industry/training-certification/centre-for-applied-disaster-emergency-management - Municipal Climate Change Action Centre: https://mccac.ca/ - Alberta Urban Municipalities Association: https://auma.ca/ - Dragons of Inaction: http://www.dragonsofinaction.com/

On this episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada), we talk to Harvard NPLI's own Eric McNulty on the topic of leadership during disaster. Meta-leadership, swarm leadership, and tips and tricks to become the best leader you can when all eyes are on you! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Check out these links and tools of the trade! https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Crisis-Change-Lead-Matters-ebook/dp/B07J4Q8GGB https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/e18d/88c080d767b86d219d4842e13ef514ac560d.pdf?_ga=2.62774892.1754220521.1575266978-2055780224.1575266978 https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=N7oz366X0-8

On this episode of the Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we finally get to talk about the biggest issue facing Canada today. Zombies. What has Canada done to prepare? How can the fascination with zombies be leveraged? Are zombies the perfect test for your all-hazards incident management system? All this and more on this episode of EPIC podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian www.cdc.gov/cpr/zombie/index.htm

On this episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada), we explore who we are as emergency managers, and how we can show our value, by listening to 2 speakers from the recent Ontario Disaster and Emergency Management Conference (2019). Join us as we speak to Vincent Davis, and Magda Sulzycki about integrating EM into corporate culture, and tracking your programs 'health' through effective use of KPIs. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada) we speak with Suzanne Bernier about the importance of survivor stories in building individual and community resilience. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian https://www.suzannebernier.com/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260425012_From_Crisis_to_Disaster_Towards_in_Integrative_Perspective

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we comment, like, and share on the topic of social media use during disaster. Listen as special guest Ben Morgan shares his experience leveraging social during the 2013 Southern Alberta Floods, and teases out the 'dos' and 'don't' of social media as an emergency tool. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian. Tools of the Trade: https://drexel.edu/dornsife/research/centers-programs-projects/center-for-public-health-readiness-communication/social-media-library/overview/using-social-media-in-a-disaster/ https://centreforcrisiscommunications.com/resources/ https://twitterfall.com/

On this 'EPIC Debate' episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we go head to head and debate the most ubiquitous of the preparedness messaged: the 72 Hour Preparedness Kit. Is it an effective initiative? Does it serve as a reliable preparedness metric? Do they actually save lives? All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC)Podcast, we speak with Environment Canada Meteorologist Melissa MacDonald about the weather! Specifically, the unique dangers that heat waves present to our most invisible and vulnerable populations. What are they? Why are they so dangerous? And are our current response strategies effective? All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian. Journal Club Articles: https://www.cdc.gov/climateandhealth/docs/UseOfCoolingCenters.pdf https://www.press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/H/bo20809880.html Tool of the Trade: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/hc-sc/migration/hc-sc/ewh-semt/alt_formats/pdf/pubs/climat/response-intervention/response-intervention-eng.pdf

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we chat with Scott Crockett to discuss the complex and often misunderstood connection between businesses, disasters, and recovery. How can businesses be supported during response, and what can you do to make sure your business survives and thrives during the next disaster? All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Also, be sure to check out our pick for this episodes journal club, and the tool of the trade! https://iccwbo.org/publication/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery-guide/ https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/sites/default/files/publication/ccc/Role%20of%20Business%20in%20Disaster%20Response.pdf

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we speak with Radiation Safety Officer Trevor Beniston about the 'Dread Risk' of radiation. What are the risks REALLY, and what can we do about it? It really is the role of disaster managers everywhere to make sure they base their risk decisions on the best possible information, so be sure to check out our journal club article and the tools of the trade! https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0096340211421587 https://www.iaea.org/sites/default/files/ines.pdf https://www.cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca/eng/resources/emergency-management-and-safety/index.cf All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we discuss the sometimes emotionally charged topic of managing pets during disaster. Why is it so important? What can be done to better prepare? To answer this, we speak with special guest Dr. Kim Williams, a Professor at Mount Royal University, and disaster sociology researcher, who recently published a paper highlighting some of the issues which arose during the 2016 Alberta Wildfires when pets were forceable abandoned. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian. To find out more about this fascinating topic, be sure to check out the links to the articles and resources mentioned during the podcast! http://www.kawilliamsphd.com/report-managing-pets-during-disasters.html https://www.cdart.org/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4494405/

On this 'In Case You Haven't Read It' episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada), we review the recently released Emergency Management Strategy for Canada. What is it? Why do we need one? What problems might arise during implementation? And most importantly, why should I care? All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast - Current, Relevant, Canadian https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/mrgncy-mngmnt-strtgy/index-en.aspx

The media and disaster management are inseparable. Are you ready to leverage media during disaster? Or do you view them as the enemy? On this episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada) we begin to tackle the tricky issue of how to best work with the media during disaster. We interview Public Information Officer Rob Keller to get the story on the risks that responders face in the new age of social media, and hear from our very own Josh Bezanson on 'Top Tips for Talking to the Media'. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian.

On this episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada), we look back on the events, learnings, and milestones of 2018. It was an eventful year, but it's safe to say that when it comes to the evolution of Canadian Disaster Management, we ain't seen nothin' yet!! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC), we speak with Jack Lindsay and dive into the lesser known, and often quite troubling history behind Canadian Emergency Management Law. Does our legislation measure up? Or does Canada need a fresh start? All this and more on this episode of EPIC podcast. Current, Relevant, Canadian.

On this episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada) we ask Public Alerting expert Tim Trytten all about the new Canadian Wireless Public Alerting Capability. What is it? How does it work? And can we rely on it during times of crisis? All this and more on this episode of epic podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this episode we mark the 5 year anniversary of the 2013 Southern Alberta floods by examining some of the lessons which emerged surrounding the importance of an effective debris management plan. Big thanks to our speaker Joe Angevine for donating his time and expertise! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast. Current, Relevant, Canadian

In this Episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada) we review the recent IAEM Canada Emergency Management Leadership and Innovation Conference and discuss our 'Ah-Ha', 'Uh Oh', and 'Hmmmmm' moments! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast. Current, Relevant, Canadian.

On this episode of EPIC Podcast, we discuss the science behind awareness weeks such as Emergency Preparedness Week 2018 and ask the difficult question: Does it actually work? What promotes preparedness, what are the barriers, and how do we remove them? All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast - Current, Relevant, Canadian

EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada) brings you a quick hazard-specific episode on wildfire mitigation, in which we discuss the FireSmart program! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast - Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this Episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada)we go behind the scenes of one of the most successful preparedness campaigns in Canada to find out what makes AdventureSmart so effective. We also share some tips and tricks on how to move your preparedness campaign from awareness, to action. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast - Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada), we get into the spirit of Emergency Preparedness week 2018 and discuss personal preparedness for disaster responders. How do you go about preparing a team to be both victim and rescuer simultaneously? Simon Bradley, Team Manager for Canada Task Force 2 has the answer! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast - Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this episode of EPIC podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada) we partner with Basecamp Connect to bring you an 'Espresso with an Emergency Manager' episode to help share career experiences in the spirit of mentorship. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast - Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada), we discuss the often used, yet poorly operationalized term: Resilience. What does it mean? How do you measure it? And how do you work towards resilience for your organization? To this end we speak with Doug Grant (Certified Emergency Manager) about his proposed 'Organizational Resilience Maturity Model', and how it could help to answer some of these questions. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

In this 'In Case You Haven't Read It' episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada) we have guest researcher Dr. Tim Haney discuss his findings in his paper 'Rising Waters, Difficult Decisions: Findings and Recommendations from the Calgary Flood Project'. What can we learn from those most impacted by the 2013 southern AB floods? All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

In this episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada), we explore the origins of public alerting as we know it in Canada, and where it might be going. We will also talk to Tim Trytten to find out what makes a good public alert message, and how you know if you're doing it right. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian.

In this special NYE 2017 episode, we put down the champagne long enough to remember some of the major Disasters, Incidents, and Emergency Management notables of 2017, and make some wild assumptions about what might be coming up for us in 2018. All this and more on this episode of EPIC podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

EPIC Podcast presents a very special commemorative episode remembering the Halifax disaster of 100 years ago, and asking the sometimes worrying question: What, if anything, have we learned? We are very proud to feature interviews from Dan Bedell from the Canadian Red Cross, Barry Manuel who is the Emergency Management Coordinator for Halifax Regional Municipality, Dale Bodnarchuk our explosives expert, and prominent Halifax historian David Sutherland. We also count ourselves very lucky to be able to feature, with permission, music from Natalie MacMaster's album 'Cape Breton Girl', as well as a very Canadian work commemorating the Halifax Explosion: Halifax Camerata Singers Jeff Joudrey, Artistic Director with Rhapsody Quintet (Jennifer Jones, Violin; Shimon Walt, Cello; David Langstroth, Double Bass; Diana Torbert, Piano; Eileen Walsh, Clarinet) performing Halifax, December 6, 1917 - D.M. Matheson (poem), music by Christopher Palmer Recorded live at the inaugural Edmonton International Choral Festival, June 2, 2017, All Saints Anglican Cathedral, Edmonton. www.halifaxcamerata.org www.rhapsodyquintet.com All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast. Current, Relevant, Canadian.

On this episode of EPIC podcast (Emergency Preparedness In Canada), we explore the complexities and unique challenges facing campus Emergency Managers, and have the chance to talk with Bob Maber, the Director of Emergency Management at the University of Calgary. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast. Current, Relevant, Canadian. *Addition: If you'd like to find out more about the UofC programs and initiatives, please visit http://ucalgary.ca/emergencyplan/ or http://www.ucalgary.ca/emergencyplan/emergency-communication/uc-emergency-app for information on their emergency app!

In this 'In Case You Haven't Read It' episode, EPIC podcast reviews the recently released 3rd Edition Emergency Management Framework for Canada. What does this formative federal document mean for EM professionals, and is it even useful? All this and more on this episode of EPIC podcast. Current, Relevant, Canadian.

Episode 9 - Profession and Purpose Part 2 - Featuring the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM). In this episode we speak to Greg Solecki, the current President of IAEM Canada about the associations role in the progression of the Emergency Management Profession. All this and more on this episode of EPIC podcast - Current, Relevant, Canadian

In this episode, we review the recent KPMG report on the 2016 Alberta Wildfires, providing an overview, and a review of its contents, applicability, and some key take-homes for the Emergency Management Professional. All this and more on this episode of EPIC podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

In this episode of EPIC Podcast, we discuss the issue of spontaneous volunteers in the disaster context, and a potential Canadian approach to their management. We are also very excited to present our interview with Matt Godsoe, who has written extensively on the topic. All this an more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

The field of Emergency Management is undergoing a rapid phase of professionalization. Listen as Jack Lindsay, an Associate Professor at Brandon University for the ADES program, discusses some of the issues surrounding professionalization, who we should aspire to be as Emergency Managers, and how to get there. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

In Episode 5 of EPIC Podcast, Josh and Grayson go head to head to try and decide if declaring a public health emergency is the right call for provinces battling the sudden rise in opioid-related deaths. Is it an emergency? Does it warrant an emergency declaration? Find out all this and more on this episode of EPIC podcast - Current, Relevant, Canadian.

Emergency Preparedness in Canada Podcast brings you Episode 4 in which we explore some of the tips, tricks, and challenges associated with providing responders with mental health support during a disaster. We also have an interview with Nate Pike, who was a member of the peer support group deployed during the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires. All this and more on this episode of EPIC podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian.

Relative Rightness, a quick look at some of the contrasting ethical theories employed in disaster decision making, and a special interview with Clinical Ethicist Katherine Duthie. All this and more on EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian.

In this episode we discuss tips for managing mass gatherings, and speak to Neal Stubbs, the Logistical Coordinator for the Calgary Public Safety Unit.

The first attempt at a podcast from EPIC podcast - Emergency Preparedness in Canada - Current, Relevant, Canadian. Join us as we explore the history of EM in Canada, and pay tribute to it's roots in Civil Defence.