Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast

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

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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?

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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.

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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/

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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

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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

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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

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Gillian Wong

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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/

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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/

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Grayson Cockett

Dr. Joshua Bezanson

Gillian Wong

Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network