Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast

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?

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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

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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.

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Dr. Joshua Bezanson

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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?

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http://rcfp.pbworks.com/f/MessageMapping.pdf

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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.

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http://trauma-informed.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Trauma-informed_Toolkit.pdf

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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!

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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

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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.

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