2024 Technical Workshops Program
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Thursday 26 September 2024
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10:00 17:00
10:30 11:15
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)
10:30 11:15
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)
10:30 11:15
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)
11:15 12:00
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)
11:15 12:00
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)
11:15 12:00
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)
12:00 12:45
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)
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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)
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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)
12:45 13:30
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)
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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)
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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)
13:30 14:15
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)
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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)
14:15 15:00
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
15:00 15:45
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)
15:45 16:30
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)
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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)
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10:30 11:15
Municipal recreation centres are an integral part of a community’s social fabric. While the primary purpose of these centres varies based on local needs, and building design and construction, most are not intended for sheltering purp...(Read More)
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The frequency and severity of floods in Québec province, Canada, necessitated the implementation of the Special Intervention Zone (ZIS) policy after significant flooding events in 2017 and 2019. This policy aimed to prevent the repai...(Read More)
10:30 11:15
Canada’s climate has warmed and will continue to warm in the future, causing impacts including the intensification of weather extremes such as heatwaves, drought, wildfire, intense precipitation, and flooding. As climate impact...(Read More)
11:15 12:00
Capability-Capacity-Collaboration-Credentialing, The ingredients for a resilient emergency management system through Standards compliance. Capabilities are met, capacities are recognized, collaboration are sincere and genuine, and cr...(Read More)
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On November 14th, 2021, British Columbia experienced an atmospheric river event which caused flooding in several major watercourses and catastrophic damage to the provincial highway network that completely cut-off access between Vanc...(Read More)
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Not only are communities in Canada’s north experiencing climate change impacts at an accelerated rate compared to the southern portion of the country, but the population is exposed to a vast quantity of climate-induced landscape haza...(Read More)
12:00 12:45
People with disability are at a heightened risk for more severe impacts of disasters based on intersectional, sociocultural, economic, and other factors that create conditions of vulnerability and/or resilience. The continuation of i...(Read More)
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The GSAR ICS technology solution integrates a state-of-the-art SaaS incident management application with real-time tactical situational awareness capabilities. GSAR ICS will soon be accessible online for testing...(Read More)
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Did you know that Public Safety Authorities can gain access to valuable data assisting them in the preparation and response to chemical accidents in their jurisdiction. It’s a free service and the portal leverages data gathered under...(Read More)
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Objectives/Scope:
This presentation introduces the audience to operational applications of the PPOST methodology in emergency management planning. It focuses on application of the PPOST methodology for disast...(Read More)
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As Canadians have witnessed over the last number of years, extreme weather events have become more frequent and severe. We’ve seen forest fires, hurricanes, tornados, and even atmospheric river events, often resulting in torrential r...(Read More)
12:45 13:30
At CEPCA, Stellar Futures will speak of its experience building a prototype Digital Triplet of Canadian rural, coastal areas to provide the targeted communication and alerts one needs during environmental emergencies – for improving...(Read More)
13:30 14:15
What is mass care? Who provides mass care services? How can mass care service providers better coordinate their work? These questions and more were explored by researchers from the Justice Institute of British Columbia, as part...(Read More)
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With climate change and its consequences on the rise, it is now essential to protect communities against natural disasters, particularly floods, which threaten our infrastructure, our economy and the well-being of our residents.
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The island of St. Martin in the Caribbean has had its share of disasters over the last decade: repeated devastating hurricanes and COVID-19 have meant economic meltdowns on their US and European-dependent tourism economy. In a natura...(Read More)
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In an era marked by increasingly severe and frequent climate extremes, asset owners are facing unprecedented challenges. Record losses from natural disasters, interconnected global supply chain, coupled with the rising scarcity and c...(Read More)
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Wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes, flooding, and a variety of other destructive events are contributing to an escalating number of populations displaced by disaster. While each community is uniquely affected, there is an urgen...(Read More)
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Building disaster resilience across all phases of a disaster from planning, response to recovery is the cornerstone of effective emergency management. Resilience allows for increased capacity to absorb a shock to the system (such as...(Read More)
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Emergency food planning is an emerging field of study and practice that has grown out of global lessons learned about being prepared to respond to increased food security and access challenges across sectors durin...(Read More)
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In an era where climate change is reshaping the landscape of natural disasters, the need for effective disaster response and recovery strategies has never been more critical. This presentation will delve into the...(Read More)
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Complex networks of linear infrastructure crisscross North America, with pipelines, railways, and roads facilitating the movement of people and goods. Much of this infrastructure was designed on the assumption that climate is s...(Read More)
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