Natural disasters
Hurricane Dorian: Florida residents warned of potential price gouging
Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody has warned residents of price gouging, urging them to call a hotline if they encounter it. Continue reading
Over a third of youths in Fort McMurray show signs of PTSD in wake of 2016 wildfire disaster: researchers
The evacuation of Fort McMurray and nearby communities began on May 3, 2016 as a wildfire, which was eventually dubbed “The Beast” by firefighters, began sweeping through the area. Continue reading
Indonesia picks new site for capital city as Jakarta slowly sinks into sea
The site of the new capital is one of the regions least prone to the natural disasters that regularly hit the islands. Continue reading
Sufficient insurance key to recovery in the event of environmental disasters
The Fort McMurray wildfire in May 2016 destroyed almost 2,600 homes and resulted in many tales of hardship but Rob de Pruis says one man’s “heart-breaking” story stands out for him. Continue reading
Alberta wildfire evacuee says she’s more concerned about firefighters than what she left behind
As crews try to beat back a powerful wildfire outside a northwestern Alberta town, an evacuee says she’s more concerned about those fighting the blaze than she is about the townhouse she had to leave behind. Continue reading
Salvation Army wants more staff, volunteers trained to give emotional support to disaster victims
Salvation Army officials said the Ottawa tornadoes taught them they need more workers trained in providing emotional and spiritual care. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: As climate changes, home construction must change too
Current and future damages are unacceptable when weighed against small changes in construction practices. So why aren’t we building more resilient homes? Continue reading
Okanagan volunteers needed ahead of flood and fire seasons
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
The Salvation Army in the Central Okanagan is appealing for more volunteers as it prepares for the upcoming flood and forest fire seasons. Continue reading
Climate change will cost the U.S. economy billions, report contradicting Trump says
A report from the U.S. government predicts climate change will cost the country hundreds of billions of dollars over the next century. Continue reading
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