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Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications: Management of Issues, Crises and Disasters

Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications: Management of Issues, Crises and Disasters

How can we better manage crises and disasters? Join us as we talk to people in various roles about issues management, crisis communication and emergency information.

Recent Episodes

Oct. 29, 2024

Case Study: 2008 Nova Scotia Porters Lake and Lake Echo Wildfire - The first sign of social media and misinformation in an emergency | Host Tim Conrad looks back at his first wildfire as a public information officer

Send us a text It was the year 2008. Newspapers, local and provincial/state broadcast TV news, and radio news dominated the media landscape. Misinformation wasn't a word that was used. These are the stories of the before tim…
Oct. 15, 2024

Crisis Communications Management: Training for the Worst, Performing at Your Best, How to Develop From Plan to Program. With guest Shawna Bruce, and host Tim Conrad.

Send us a text How do you handle the unexpected when the stakes are at their highest? Tim sits down with Shawna Bruce to break down the critical differences between a crisis communications plan and a full-fledged program . R…
Oct. 8, 2024

Avoiding Panic: Learning from Planning and Preparedness in Earthquake and Tsunami Zones, plus Dark Humour | Host Tim Conrad, APR, with guest Dorit Mason

Send us a text Ever wonder what it takes to be the calm in the storm during an emergency? Tim talks with Dorit Mason, an expert in emergency planning and operations. They look at the critical role of planners in emergency op…
Oct. 1, 2024

Community-Driven Disaster Response: Lessons from Cariboo

Send us a text Is building an emergency program a matter of simply responding to crises, or does it require something more? In this episode, host Tim Conrad talks with Steph Masun about the vital role of community, communica…
Sept. 24, 2024

Recovering Together in the Cariboo: Teamwork in Emergency Operations Response and Disaster Recovery

Send us a text How do you rebuild communities after wildfires, floods, and chaos? In this episode, Tim Conrad and emergency management expert Stephanie Masun dive deep into the challenges of post-disaster recovery in British…
July 9, 2024

Connecting in Chaos: PR Strategies from the Frontlines

Send us a Text Message. Disaster communications isn’t just about fighting fires – it’s about connecting communities amidst chaos. In this episode, host Tim Conrad discusses the intense challenges and strategies behind managi…