Winnipeg officials to hear lessons learned from Humboldt tragedy
Officials from Humboldt, Sask. are in Winnipeg this week, as keynote speakers at a disaster management conference, sharing lessons learned in dealing with tragedy. Continue reading
Emergency Preparedness
City of Calgary creates online emergency preparedness course
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
The City of Calgary unveiled a new e-learning course designed to help Calgarians prepare themselves for disasters and other emergencies. Continue reading
Be ready for extreme weather with these emergency tips
“Have a grab and go kit. Have a plan. Make sure you know what you need to take with you.” Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Five ways to prepare urban homes for flooding
It is not a question of whether wild weather will affect your neighbourhood, but when Continue reading
Thousands turn out in Edmonton to learn emergency survival skills
By Albert Delitala Digital Journalist
Thousands turned out to learn how to stay safe during emergencies at Edmonton’s Hawrelak Park on Saturday. Continue reading
Homes burned as grassfire rips through Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation
By Cami Kepke Reporter
Five houses and hectares of land were razed by flames that reach 25 feet high. Continue reading
City of London to host open house, test local alert system this emergency preparedness week
Emergency preparedness week runs through to Saturday, and London has multiple events in place where you can learn how to be properly prepared when an emergency strikes. Continue reading
Retired London police chief praises Toronto officer’s handling of van attack suspect takedown
“The officer did an excellent job in assessing the threat level to not only the public but to himself,” former London police chief Murray Faulkner told 980 CFPL. Continue reading
Fire chief says Edmonton needs to put more into emergency preparedness
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Edmonton Fire Rescue Chief Ken Block says improving emergency preparedness is the next looming flashpoint. Continue reading
Las Vegas shooting: How it will impact hotel security
Is it possible for hotels to prevent future attacks like the Las Vegas massacre? Continue reading