Today, we're getting into emergencies. We've gotten into them a few times on this show and we should, we seem to be getting into them more and more, every year. We're either in an emergency, preparing for an emergency or recovering from an emergency. It's almost like our ministry needs an Emergency Program. Oh wait, we do. And we're digging into their work today.

Host Russel Lolacher chats with Acting Deputy Director Kaylee Tower on the what, why and how of our Ministry's Emergency Programs.

LISTEN to this episode to learn:

• What our emergency program is and what it is responsible for.
• Our working relationships and responsibilities in co-ordination with other agencies.
• The alignment with the Emergency Disaster Management Act.
• How we can get more aware and involved in emergency work.