EPIC Podcast

The media and disaster management are inseparable. Are you ready to leverage media during disaster? Or do you view them as the enemy? On this episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada) we begin to tackle the tricky issue of how to best work with the media during disaster. We interview Public Information Officer Rob Keller to get the story on the risks that responders face in the new age of social media, and hear from our very own Josh Bezanson on 'Top Tips for Talking to the...

On this episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada), we look back on the events, learnings, and milestones of 2018. It was an eventful year, but it's safe to say that when it comes to the evolution of Canadian Disaster Management, we ain't seen nothin' yet!! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC), we speak with Jack Lindsay and dive into the lesser known, and often quite troubling history behind Canadian Emergency Management Law. Does our legislation measure up? Or does Canada need a fresh start? All this and more on this episode of EPIC podcast. Current, Relevant, Canadian.

Live from Toronto at the DEMCON conference.

On this episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada) we ask Public Alerting expert Tim Trytten all about the new Canadian Wireless Public Alerting Capability. What is it? How does it work? And can we rely on it during times of crisis? All this and more on this episode of epic podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this episode we mark the 5 year anniversary of the 2013 Southern Alberta floods by examining some of the lessons which emerged surrounding the importance of an effective debris management plan. Big thanks to our speaker Joe Angevine for donating his time and expertise! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast. Current, Relevant, Canadian

In this Episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada) we review the recent IAEM Canada Emergency Management Leadership and Innovation Conference and discuss our 'Ah-Ha', 'Uh Oh', and 'Hmmmmm' moments! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast. Current, Relevant, Canadian.

On this episode of EPIC Podcast, we discuss the science behind awareness weeks such as Emergency Preparedness Week 2018 and ask the difficult question: Does it actually work? What promotes preparedness, what are the barriers, and how do we remove them? All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast - Current, Relevant, Canadian

EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada) brings you a quick hazard-specific episode on wildfire mitigation, in which we discuss the FireSmart program! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast - Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this Episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada)we go behind the scenes of one of the most successful preparedness campaigns in Canada to find out what makes AdventureSmart so effective. We also share some tips and tricks on how to move your preparedness campaign from awareness, to action. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast - Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada), we get into the spirit of Emergency Preparedness week 2018 and discuss personal preparedness for disaster responders. How do you go about preparing a team to be both victim and rescuer simultaneously? Simon Bradley, Team Manager for Canada Task Force 2 has the answer! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast - Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this episode of EPIC podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada) we partner with Basecamp Connect to bring you an 'Espresso with an Emergency Manager' episode to help share career experiences in the spirit of mentorship. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast - Current, Relevant, Canadian

Our EPIC Newscast for the months of February and March 2018. Flooding, Swatting, and fake conferences designed to steal your cash! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast - Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada), we discuss the often used, yet poorly operationalized term: Resilience. What does it mean? How do you measure it? And how do you work towards resilience for your organization? To this end we speak with Doug Grant (Certified Emergency Manager) about his proposed 'Organizational Resilience Maturity Model', and how it could help to answer some of these questions. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current,...

In this 'In Case You Haven't Read It' episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada) we have guest researcher Dr. Tim Haney discuss his findings in his paper 'Rising Waters, Difficult Decisions: Findings and Recommendations from the Calgary Flood Project'. What can we learn from those most impacted by the 2013 southern AB floods? All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

On this January 2018 EPIC News edition of the Emergency Preparedness in Canada Podcast, we cover recent disaster news to keep you up to date including the recent weather bomb dropped on Atlantic Canada, and the 2 inch Tsunami which created quite a wave in BC. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

In this episode of EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada), we explore the origins of public alerting as we know it in Canada, and where it might be going. We will also talk to Tim Trytten to find out what makes a good public alert message, and how you know if you're doing it right. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian.

In this special NYE 2017 episode, we put down the champagne long enough to remember some of the major Disasters, Incidents, and Emergency Management notables of 2017, and make some wild assumptions about what might be coming up for us in 2018. All this and more on this episode of EPIC podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

In this EPIC News Edition for the months of November and December 2017 we discuss current events and updates for the Emergency and Disaster Management Professional, including a very cold and very Canadian train evacuation, and an overview of some new reports to be aware of. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian

EPIC Podcast presents a very special commemorative episode remembering the Halifax disaster of 100 years ago, and asking the sometimes worrying question: What, if anything, have we learned? We are very proud to feature interviews from Dan Bedell from the Canadian Red Cross, Barry Manuel who is the Emergency Management Coordinator for Halifax Regional Municipality, Dale Bodnarchuk our explosives expert, and prominent Halifax historian David Sutherland. We also count ourselves very lucky to be...