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A brief critique of UK emergency arrangements in the light of the Covid-19 crisis

Emergency Planning

In the case of coronavirus, the medical profession has taken control of the agenda, yet most of the failings--and there are many--refer to civil protection issues: communications, logistics, coordination. Most striking is the abyss between plans and the ability to implement them with emergency response measures.

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Community Emergency Managers: Maximize Impact with B.C.’s New Indigenous Engagement Funding

CCEM Strategies

s new Emergency and Disaster Management Act (EDMA) was passed, replacing the previous Emergency Program Act. With this new legislation comes substantial new requirements for community emergency managers – many relating to Indigenous engagement.

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Common Misconceptions about Disaster

Emergency Planning

Myth 45: Emergency responders will not know what to do during a disaster or crisis. Reality: It is to be hoped that training and experience have turned emergency responders and disaster managers into highly capable professionals. Myth 46: Disasters always happen to someone else. Men are better.

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

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This is what, in the climate environment, the World Meteorological Organization and Disaster Management Agencies at national Government levels are doing. Severe weather emergencies can add stress to communication infrastructure when it is needed most.