Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast

In this Episode we are here to debrief the debriefers and assess the assessors by taking a critical look at the QI processes commonly used in emergency management. Are our tools fit for purpose? Can we write a better AAR? To this end we will be featuring segments from a recent AVERT/CJEM ‘DEMvolution' webinar moderated by our very own EPIC Co-host Grayson Cockett. The panelists you'll hear from are: - Chief Ken McMullen, President of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs - Scott Cameron, Founder and President, Emergency Management Logistics Canada - Janelle Coultes, President of the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada - Tim Kenney, VP Programs and Field Operations, Team Rubicon Canada - Jodi Manz-Henezi, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and Canadian Risk and Hazards Network All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Sarah Hunn

In this Episode, we'll be discussing 3 major and recent fire evacuation disasters. The 2021 Lytton wildfire, the 2023 Yellowknife fires, and the 2023 Nova Scotia Wildfires. What similarities and differences exist between these 3 unique incidents, and what can we learn from them as Emergency Managers. To this end we will be speaking with Professor Steve Gwynne who is the research technical lead for GHD movement strategies, and an expert in people movement during disaster. His discussion covers some of his findings from a recent report on these wildfires, as well as some great plain language preparedness advice for EP Week 2024. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: - Wildfire Evacuation Report: https://www.ghd.com/en/insights/wildfire-evacuation - Burntfields Wildfire Risk Management: https://www.ghd.com/en-gb/expertise/environment/burntfields-wildfire-risk-management-solution Supporting background / info https://nrc.canada.ca/en/certifications-evaluations-standards/codes-canada/construction-innovation/new-national-guide-wildland-urban-interface-fires https://www.nfpa.org/Education-and-Research/Community-Risk-Reduction https://firesmartcanada.ca/ https://engineeringx.raeng.org.uk/media/zugj0fax/engx-community-evacuation-from-wildfire-events-short.pdf Professor Steve Gwynne: https://www.movementstrategies.com/team/steve-gwynne Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Sarah Hunn

In this Episode we'll be taking a hard look at some common quips, quotes and colloquialisms that are so commonly repeated by Emergency Managers that they might as well be our mottos. Which ones hold up, and which are potentially misleading? And just in case you need a dose of humor to get through the week, we also have some bonus content at the end of this one in the form of an interview with Cheryl Oberg, who is a professional clown specializing in laughter therapy in high stress situations. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Sarah Hunn

In this Episode, we'll be playing devil's advocate and discussing some unspoken, unresolved, and sometimes controversial topics such as who Emergency Managers are, where Emergency Management fits, and good exercise design. To this end, We'll be speaking with the Contrarian Emergency Manager himself, Tim Rieker. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian. Episode Links: https://timothyriecker.com/ Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Sarah Hunn

In this Episode, we're featuring a presentation that took place during another series I host called ‘Disaster Rounds', which is mainly tailored to healthcare disaster managers, but this one is too important not to share. During this presentation, Jeff Beddome, Senior Emergency Management Advisor with the Alberta Health Services Indigenous Wellness Core demonstrates the importance of recognizing Canada's colonial history and it's lingering impacts, and proposes a collaborative way forward for Emergency Management through a ‘two eyed' way of seeing. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://together4health.albertahealthservices.ca/disaster-rounds https://youtu.be/YI17GkN_utc?si=aqdrHmQ0zKxwZPau Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Sarah Hunn

n this Episode, we'll be discussing what we think Emergency Managers need to be aware of for EP Week 2024 and beyond. We'll cover recent changes in BC EM legislation with Tarina College, new developments in academia with Simon Wells, recap some interesting conferences from 2023, as well as provide a ‘must attend list' of upcoming conferences and training opportunities for 2024! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: Upcoming Conferences: https://epicpodcast.ca/epic-disaster-calendar ICLR Webinar: https://lnkd.in/gGDNSvy9 Canada Wildfire Webinar: https://www.canadawildfire.org/webinarsandcourses CRHNet Events: https://crhnet.ca/event-calendar/#!calendar Disaster Rounds: https://together4health.albertahealthservices.ca/disaster-rounds Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Sarah Hunn

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we'll be continuing the conversation around the ongoing attempts to professionalize emergency management and discussing why this topic matters, where we are right now, what barriers we continue to encounter, and what the road ahead might look like. On the panel I have the pleasure of speaking with Tarina College, Carolyn Dumbeck, Jack Lindsay, Josh Morin, and JJ MacIssac as they tell us what they are doing to further the cause. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: Core Competency Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjJo3sCg9y_lsPcSABmG8Le8U7ZGuStKmTbYs7C5wGejSaAg/viewform Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) EPIC Team: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Sarah Hunn

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, Josh and Grayson go head-to-head in a no-holds-barred debate on the merits and downfalls of the much touted, but never perfected, 'All Hazards' approach to Emergency Management in Canada. Is it really the right approach for our coutry? Or have we moved past this 30+ year old model? A very special thanks to our moderator Sarah Hunn, who was able to prevent bloodshed and salvage our friendship. All this and more on this episode of EPIC podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian. Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Sarah Hunn

In this Episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we're going to cover 3 key areas that need to be addressed in this now not-so-new world of virtual IMT activations. Technology, process, and people. What are we doing well, and what have we lost by signing in instead of showing up? To answer this, I will be speaking with Alison Poste, Carolyn Dumbeck, Sarah Delisle about their joint article entitled more than technology: Experiences of Virtual Emergency Operations Centers during the COVID -19 pandemic response in Canada, which they jointly published in the Journal of Emergency Management, as well as some tips and tricks which may just help you in your next virtual EOC activation. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) EPIC Team: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Sarah Hunn

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we'll be discussing some of the theory around effective public risk communication and preparedness education, and identifying some barriers and issues that are commonly faced by those tasked with preparing the public. We'll also be asking a rather nerve racking question for an educational podcast - is what we're doing even working? To that end, i'll be speaking with EPIC Podcast producer and soon to be co-host Sarah Hunn, who also happens to be a public preparedness education expert, and reviewing a few ways that you can be more effective in your preparedness campaign All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Sarah Hunn

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we explore the concepts of recovery. What does it take to build a recovery team? What makes a community more resilient in the long term? How can we change building back, to building forward better? All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Sarah Hunn Gillian Wong

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we explore the role of the furriest Emergency Managers ever - Disaster Dogs! We chat with the only full time Urban Search and Rescue Disaster Dog trainer in Canada, Jay Palmer about his experiences, stories, and the future for disaster K9s. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts and Producers: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Sarah Hunn Gillian Wong

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we take a look back on 2022 including reviewing our ‘EPIC Disaster Highlight Reel', key changes in Emergency Management, and a peek at what 2023 might bring. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/top-ten-weather-stories/2022.html https://publicorderemergencycommission.ca/ Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

Happy Halloween! On this spooky episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, Host Grayson shares the audio from a recent presentation he gave highlighting some of the scariest disaster myths, malpractices, and misinformation out there. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast. Current, Relevant, Canadian

In this Episode we'll be discussing the very Canadian concept of caremongering. What is it? How did it come to be? And what does it mean for societal involvement in Emergency Management? We'll also be sharing the story of one individual who made the transition from bystander to responder and PPE supplier for over-burdened medical facilities by re-tooling his robotics lab on the fly. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

In this Episode, we'll be talking about a BC initiative to streamline the rapid assessment and triage of damaged homes during disaster, in an effort to jumpstart recovery, and decrease the drain on response resources. What is it? Who can help? And is it a tool that would be useful across Canada? To answer these questions we'll be talking with Patrick Cullen and Tarina Colledge who have been involved developing, implementing, and using the tool, and share their knowledge on why it's needed, and where it's going. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://www.bchousing.org/about/post-disaster-building-assessments Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

In this special Emergency Preparedness Week Episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we'll be taking a look at what Emergency Managers can learn from the field of public health, and how understanding the social determinants of health contributes to our understanding of social vulnerability. To this end we will be speaking with, Dr. Richelle Schindler, and Dr. Francesco Rizzuti who are both Medical Officers of Health with a strong understanding of Disaster Management, after spending 3 years responding to COVID-19. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://cpha.ca/ https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/corporate/publications/chief-public-health-officer-reports-state-public-health-canada/from-risk-resilience-equity-approach-covid-19.html https://www.homelesshub.ca/ https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/population-health/what-determines-health.html Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

In this special Emergency Preparedness Week episode, we'll hear from a panel of disaster logisticians as they recount their lived experiences managing resources during emergencies. We'll also be exploring a very Canadian initiative to try and make the process of sourcing disaster resources a little easier called Emergency Management Logistics Canada. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Guests: Dr. Joshua Bezanson Tarina College Perron Goodyear Scott Cameron Episode Links: https://www.emlcanada.ca/ Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

In this Special Emergency Preparedness Week Episode, we're talking disaster. Just disaster, because as we hope to convince you on this episode, the term ‘Natural Disaster' is both technically incorrect, and potentially damaging. But why is that, and what can we do about it? To find out, we will be speaking with Kevin Blanchard about the #NoNaturalDisasters campaign which argues that changing the way we talk about disaster can also change minds, and lead to more proactive risk reduction initiatives. We'll also be reviewing the #nonaturaldisasters toolkit to see if there is something in there for you! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://www.nonaturaldisasters.com/ Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we look back in history 119 years at the deadliest landslide in Canadian history. Why did it happen? What can we learn from it today? And will it happen again? All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: Alberta Emergency Management Agency. (2017, June). Turtle Mountain Response Plan. https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/8639caec-476a-45e0-b02e-ebdaa369b6f7/resource/afcc8832-4af2-4b3d-baab-16536ed7d951/download/emergency-response-protocol-for-turtle-mountain.pdf Alberta Geological Survey. (2020). Turtle Mountain Monitoring. https://ags.aer.ca/research-initiatives/turtle-mountain-monitoring Cruden, D. & Martin, D. (2009) A century of risk management at the Frank Slide, Canada. IAEG Paper Number 772. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/254104888_A_century_of_risk_management_at_the_Frank_Slide_Canada Energy Resources Conservation Board. (2009, May). ERCB/AGS Roles and Responsibilities Manual for the Turtle Mountain Monitoring Project, Alberta. https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.ags.aer.ca%2Ffiles%2Fdocument%2FOFR%2FOFR_2009_06.pdf Vallee, M. (2018, September 2). Falling in Place: Geoscience, Disaster, and Cultural Heritage at the Frank Slide, Canada's Deadliest Rockslide. Space and Culture, 22(1), 66-76. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1206331218795829 Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Student Host/Episode Creator: Jenny Steenstra, @jennysteenstra (twitter) Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we explore the field of Crisis Management and cover some ‘must know' pearls and pitfalls with the person who literally wrote the book on Crisis Management - Dr. Timothy Coombs. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://instituteforpr.org/crisis-management-communications/ https://centreforcrisiscommunications.com/ http://www.psandman.com/col/crisis.htm https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781444314885 Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we explore the concept of Decolonization in Emergency Management, and are joined by Dr. Manyguns to fill in some gaps in the colonial version of history, and discuss an approach to including traditional knowledge and values in Disaster Risk Reduction. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://www.ubcpress.ca/first-nations-wildfire-evacuations https://www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Committee/421/INAN/Reports/RP9990811/inanrp15/inanrp15-e.pdf https://www.mtroyal.ca/IndigenousMountRoyal/office-of-Indigenization-and-decolonization/index.htm Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we explore the link between climate impacts, personal health, and the healthcare system. Does Healthcare Emergency Management have a key role to play in Climate Action? What do we need to do to secure critical healthcare infrastructure? Luckily, we have Dr. Amita Sudhir on the show to address some of these questions! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://geoscan.nrcan.gc.ca/starweb/geoscan/servlet.starweb?path=geoscan/fulle.web&search1=R=329522 https://www.cmaj.ca/content/193/48/E1846 https://www.planetaryhealthalliance.org/clinicians-for-planetary-health https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/climate-change-adapting-impacts-and-reducing-emissions/canada-changing-climate-advancing-our-knowledge-for-action/19918 https://www.nejm.org/do/10.1056/NEJMdo005467/full/?requestType=popUp&relatedArticle=10.1056%2FNEJMra1807873 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1807873 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp1817067 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMe1909957 https://www.acponline.org/advocacy/advocacy-in-action/climate-change-toolkit https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp1912965 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsr2028985 https://www.cmaj.ca/content/193/48/E1846 Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we speak with Professor Jack Lindsay on the historic events unfolding in February of 2022, and the first use of the Emergencies Act in Canada. Learn about the acts historical context, the details of its use, the authorities and limitations within the act, and some of the misinformation and rumors to be wary of. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: VERY Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-premiers-cabinet-1.6350734 https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/emergencies-act-5-notable-new-powers-enacted-by-the-government-1.5783516 https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/powerandpolitics/prime-minister-justin-trudeau-invoked-the-emergencies-act-was-it-the-right-move-1.6351768 Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we explore the concept of building climate resilient infrastructure at a local level. To this end we connect with Sophie Guilbault from the institute of catastrophic loss reduction on the work that she and her organization has done to guide resilience building efforts across Canada All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://www.iclr.org/citiesadapt/ Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we explore the great toilet paper shortage of 2020. What led to it? Why did people react so strongly to scarcity? Is there anything we can learn regarding crisis communications from this case study? To find out, we chat with Dr. Vincent Covello, an expert on crisis communication theory and practice. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://centreforcrisiscommunications.com/ https://www.orau.gov/cdcynergy/erc/content/activeinformation/resources/Covello_message_mapping.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7849510/ https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0234232 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165178121003590 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33514049/ https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/12/health/toilet-paper-hoarding-personality-wellness/index.html Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we explore the concept of management by objective, and some of the many issues with its effective implementation. To this end we have everyone's favorite 'ICS Scholar' Tom Cox to chat about what an objective is, what makes it good, and the '4 Horsemen of the apocalypse' to avoid. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://ajem.infoservices.com.au/items/AJEM-17-03-03 Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we take a look back on 2021 including reviewing our top ‘Pandemic Picks', the ‘EPIC Disaster Highlight Reel', a review of some Canadian firsts, and a peek at what 2022 might bring. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: Top 10 Weather Events (CBC): https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/top-10-weather-stories-2021-1.6288139 BC Coroners Report - Heat Dome Fatalities: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/birth-adoption-death-marriage-and-divorce/deaths/coroners-service/statistical/heat_related_deaths_in_bc_knowledge_update.pdf Federal Mandate for Emergency Management: https://pm.gc.ca/en/mandate-letters/2021/12/16/president-queens-privy-council-canada-and-minister-emergency WUI Fire Guidelines: https://www.iawfonline.org/article/canada-creates-guide-for-wui-fires/ Flood Impact Map: https://news.westernu.ca/2021/11/flood-impact-map-a-canadian-first/ Compassionate Isolation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnBh5QDqWNo&ab_channel=SiksikaHealthServices Understanding Fire Deaths in First Nations - Coroners Report: https://www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca/english/Deathinvestigations/OfficeChiefCoroner/Publicationsandreports/UnderstandingFireDeathsFirstNations.html Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast entitled ‘Humans 101 - A Review of Predictable Disaster Behaviors', we are joined by Dr. Jean Slick as she reviews 8 basic human behaviors that are well documented and common in disaster, and yet continue to surprise us and seem to be absent from many agencies planning considerations. We'll also review a few ‘disaster myths' and chat about why understanding these myths and behaviors is so important. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://theconversation.com/from-the-cold-war-to-covid-19-the-8-common-ways-people-behave-in-a-crisis-136672 Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we explore the concept of Scenario Planning with special guest and author of 'Disaster Proof' Lance Mortlock. Is this a tool that has a place in EM? How can you incorporate it into your practice? All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: Preparing for the future: Development of an ‘antifragile' methodology that complements scenario planning by omitting causation; Exploring the impact of evaluating strategic options in a scenario-based multi-criteria framework; How plausibility-based scenario practices are grappling with complexity to appreciate and address 21st century challenges; Beyond risk mitigation: Enhancing corporate innovation with scenario planning; A scenario planning approach for the flood emergency logistics preparation problem under uncertainty; A Methodology for Assessing Performance-Based Scenario Planning - Thomas J. Chermack, 2003; https://scienceimpact.mit.edu/sites/default/files/documents/Scenario%20PlanningA%20Review%20of%20the%20Literature.PDF Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email)

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we debrief the 'Emergency Management Stakeholder Summit' conference (hosted by NAIT and IAEM Canada), and review some key takeaways, quotes, and continued questions. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

On this very special 'EPIC Debate' episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, Josh and Grayson go head to head to debate the value of one of Canada's most closely held disaster management belief systems... the Incident Command System! A huge thanks to Ryan Jesperson for moderating this debate, as well as to NAIT for allowing us to speak at their first virtual Emergency Management Stakeholder Summit. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast - Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we get to chat with one of our disaster heroes - Retired Chief of the Calgary Emergency Management Agency Tom Sampson. He'll take us through his career path highlights, a 'job description' for directors of emergency management, and his tips to surviving in tense, political, and emotionally charged environments. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast - Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we get existential, and hold up the awareness week mirror to you the Emergency Manager. Listen as we attempt to address the question that I’m not sure we’ve fully answered as a profession. Who are we, and who do we want to become? Special thanks to Josh Morin who helps us explore these issues. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://www.iaem.org/council/canada/home Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we chat with Dr. Moggy about the complexities of managing livestock during disaster, and the risks and resilience associated with rural emergencies. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: AFAC Emergency Preparedness page - https://www.afac.ab.ca/resources/emergency-preparedness/ ALERT Line - https://www.afac.ab.ca/alertline/ Emergency Livestock Handling Equipment Trailers - https://www.afac.ab.ca/programs-and-events/trailers/ Government of Canada Emergency Preparedness for Farm Animals - https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/frm-nmls/frm-nmls-eng.pdf In Case of Emergency (I.C.E.) Animal Form - https://www.afac.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/I.C.E.-Form-Final.pdf Animal Health Emergency Management Project - https://animalhealth.ca/ Codes of Practice for the Care and Handling of Farm Animals - https://www.nfacc.ca/codes-of-practice AgSafe Alberta - https://www.agsafeab.ca/Default.aspx Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

In this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast we chat with Shawna Bruce about why your communication team needs to be more closely connected to operations. What can you do to improve your crisis comms skills this #EPWeek2021? All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: http://rcfp.pbworks.com/f/MessageMapping.pdf Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

In this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we discuss something that is often in short supply during disaster: Empathy. To that end we interview Vanessa Howard on the importance of a Trauma Informed Approach in Emergency Management. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: http://trauma-informed.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Trauma-informed_Toolkit.pdf Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we explore the ‘how to’ behind motivating preparedness. How do you effectively communicate preparedness information? What events, organizations, and leaders should you be leveraging to get your message out? Listen as preparedness experts Rebecca Macklon and Christina Hodnett take us through how they built Alberta’s new preparedness program, and what you can do to have a successful #EPWeek2021! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://www.alberta.ca/emergency-preparedness-week.aspx https://www.alberta.ca/hazard-preparedness.aspx https://www.alberta.ca/emergency-preparedness.aspx https://www.alberta.ca/pet-preparedness.aspx?utm_source=redirect&utm_medium=poster&utm_campaign=GoA&utm_term=PetPrep https://www.alberta.ca/farm-animals-and-livestock-preparedness.aspx?utm_source=redirect&utm_medium=poster&utm_campaign=GoA&utm_term=RuralPrep Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we chat with Ontario Disaster and Emergency Management Conference speakers Anton Holland and Richard Moreau about building a successful exercise design program, and the pearls and pitfalls of crisis comms which have become so important during the COVID-19 Pandemic. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we debrief speakers from one of the largest disaster conferences in Canada: The Ontario Disaster and Emergency Management Conference. Our feature speaker, Magda Sulzycki, walks us through some techniques to 'unfreeze' organizations facing crisis, and how effective program building is a key competency for all Emergency Managers. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this, the season finale of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada), we do our part to put 2020 firmly in the rearview mirror by reviewing one of the most eventful years for emergency management ever. From record breaking snowfalls, to the most expensive hailstorm ever, to the deadliest shooting in Canadian history, 2020 had it all. Oh, and also there was a Pandemic.... Help us say good riddance to 2020 while celebrating some of the advancements in our profession which so often accompany disaster in this very special episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian. Show Notes: Check out the inaugural issue of CJEM: https://cdnjem.ca/ Participate in EM research: https://scharr.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b3Dv0y3pQIsMbLD?Q_CHL=social&Q_SocialSource=linkedin Learn from Ontario's false alarm: https://www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca/english/Publications/InvestigationemergencyalertssentJanuary122020.html

On this special Remembrance Day episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we discuss the ever-evolving role of the Canadian Armed Forces in Domestic Disaster Relief. Listen as we speak with former military officers Nick Grimshaw and Josh Bowen on what the military has to offer, and how to include them in your local disaster response. 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 notable absence of Emergency Public Alerting during the COVID-19 response so far. Did we leave a valuable tool in the toolbox? Or is public alerting just not 'All Hazards' enough for Pandemics? Special guest Jacob Westfall from PEASI helps us investigate! All this and more on EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we review what may well have been the most impact-full Emergency Preparedness Week ever! Listen as we speak to Rebecca Macklon, preparedness professional from the Alberta Emergency Management Agency about the new, and more holistic approach to disaster preparedness. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast - Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/ep-wk/index-en.aspx https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-emergency-management-agency.aspx#toc-1 Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network - Powered by ATB

On this special Emergency Preparedness Week 2020 episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we speak with NGO SME Steve Elliot, on why getting to know your local capacity is so important. Favorite quote: 'The only thing worse than a lack of preparedness is the illusion of preparedness' Episode Links: https://oaem.ca/category/sub-blogs/ngo-alliance-of-ontario/ Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network - Powered by ATB

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we depart from our normal format, and opt for a coffee with friends, hosted by the Centre for Crisis and Risk Communications. Listen in as we discuss some of the challenges that COVID-19 has posed to effective communication! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://centreforcrisiscommunications.com/ Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network - Powered by ATB

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we explore All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: http://www.dragonsofinaction.com/ https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2011-09485-005 http://www.dragonsofinaction.com/diagnose-your-dragons/ http://www.dragonsofinaction.com/about/ Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network - Powered by ATB

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we explore a disaster resource which has been hiding in plain sight - Food Banks. Join us in a discussion with Food Bank AB CEO Stephanie Walsh-Rigby, and learn why you should get to know your local Food Bank a little better! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://www.foodbankscanada.ca/Make-A-Donation.aspx https://foodbanksalberta.ca/ https://woodbuffalofoodbank.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Final-report_WBFBA_2018.pdf Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network - Powered by ATB

On this #EPWeek2020 episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada, we chat about the weather! Kyle Fougere, Tornado expert, was kind enough to grant us an interview all about Tornadoes and their often misunderstood risks. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Links: https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/index-en.aspx https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/weather-general-tools-resources/weathercan.html

On this episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada) we speak with Gender Specialist Alex Valoroso about the study of gender, the link to disaster management, and why it's so important. Listen and learn as we discuss Gender Based Analysis, and outline the process to more equitably prepare for, respond to, and recover from disaster. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Journal Club Article: https://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/9457 Tool of the Trade: https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/gba-acs/index-en.html Connect with Alex Valoroso: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avaloroso/

In this episode, Dr. Josh Bezanson decodes the technical jargon surrounding public health response, and outlines the common approach to pandemic management. We'll also discuss the health emergency response infrastructure that exists in Canada, and review some key planning tips, tricks, and myths so you can walk into your next COVID-19 planning meeting with confidence. This episode was released 26Feb2019, so some of the COVID-19 information may have changed. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast. Current, Relevant, Canadian. COVID-19 Reliable Sources: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html https://www.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6 Pandemic Risk Report: https://apps.who.int/gpmb/assets/annual_report/GPMB_annualreport_2019.pdf Planning Guide: https://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/cpip-pclcpi/assets/pdf/report-rapport-2015-eng.pdf https://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2006/pandemic_guide.pdf