Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast

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