Traditionally, emergency managers have focused their public education efforts on promoting individual, and household emergency preparedness. However, the effectiveness of many of the actions taken at the individual and household leve...(Read More)

Both urban and remote communities are increasingly exposed to the risk of wildfire and flood emergencies. This presentation with review the evolution of an indigenous-led multinational industry supported wildfire and flood emer...(Read More)

Our water systems are critical pieces of our ecosystems and community infrastructure which not only provides a life sustaining role, also carries multiple values and benefits. This includes its role in the social and cultural s...(Read More)

Statistics Canada recently reported more than 12.4 million Canadians have directly experienced a major emergency with nearly three-quarters saying the event severely disrupted their daily lives. Specialists known as emergency m...(Read More)

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) will provide an overview of the uses and functions of the Risk and Return on Investment Tool (RROIT) as it relates to identifying multi-risk flood areas (including riverine, urban overland, sanitary b...(Read More)

In the past century, many have overlooked the importance of generational thinking, ignored our world's interconnectedness, and pursued progress without considering adaptability. This presentation will showcase examples of commu...(Read More)

The World Bank identifies five dimensions of social capital – trust, social cohesion and inclusion, groups and networks, collective action and cooperation, and information and communications. This session will explore the five...(Read More)

Resident communication and outreach are fundamental aspects of floodplain management. If done successfully, they can have cascading positive effects. Providing the community with actionable flood risk information can empower th...(Read More)

The City of Calgary is facing increasing risks from climate change, such as extreme weather events, flooding, drought, wildfire, and heat waves. These hazards pose challenges for The City's infrastructure, e...(Read More)

Community and social resiliency are fundamentally linked to how closely connected we are to those around us and our access to social supports. Stress and social isolation have a profound impact on us individually and collective...(Read More)

Session Summary: Learn how data-rich aerial imagery captured by drones is being used by emergency preparedness teams to reduce the impact of natural disasters, and is also helping emergency response teams make critic...(Read More)

Abstract Overview

 Our world is experiencing drastically changing weather and these severe episodes of flooding and fires are disrupting our traditional communication links such as Fiber, Cell or Microwave. Our presentation wi...(Read More)

In the realm of disaster response and recovery, the efficiency, scalability, and rapid deployability of utility systems are of paramount importance. Traditional Relocatable Temporary Camps (RTCs), employed by the Canadian Armed...(Read More)

From coordinated harassment campaigns (e.g. spamouflage, Oct 2023) to information interference (e.g. Meta’s new block in Canada, Mid-2023), information incidents are increasing in speed, magnitude and complexity. A holistic app...(Read More)

This presentation is a case study of working with equity-deserving groups in Calgary, Alberta. Equity-deserving groups are unequally impacted by disasters. They often have higher levels of social vulnerability and face barriers...(Read More)

The County of AlUla, Saudi Arabia, which is approximately 25,000km2 (3.5x Greater Toronto Area) is on an ambitious mission to create a global destination for cultural and environmental preservation, centred around the existing...(Read More)

2023 has the dubious distinction of being the hottest year on record, synonymous with burning highways and firefighter sacrifice. Future climate data tells us that summer 2023 likely represents the new baseline - hot, dry days,...(Read More)

The inclusion of Indigenous governing bodies alongside local governments is key to fostering resilience and promoting holistic solutions across all phases of emergency management (mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery...(Read More)

VEXSL is a Canadian-based, veteran-owned, and operated industry leader, specializing in providing innovative and cutting-edge secure Disasterfield Logistics solutions with a primary focus on risk mitigation and proactive emerge...(Read More)

Extreme heat events (EHEs) pose a significant challenge, particularly for vulnerable populations who often face heightened risks and barriers to accessing resources during such events. This presentation aims to outline a commun...(Read More)

Deploying secure, automated, zero-touch communication networks in emergency sites is crucial for effective response. Explore the specific challenges of setting up reliable communications in temporary locations and learn how to ensure...(Read More)

At Prodigy Fire Solutions, we understand that protecting public assets is crucial not only for the safety of the structures themselves but also for the security and peace of mind of the entire community. Our state-of-the-art wildfire...(Read More)