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Emergency Response Episodes

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
Oct. 29, 2024

Case Study: 2008 Nova Scotia Porters Lake and Lake Echo Wildfire - Th…

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 times. When coordinating more news media was easier than responding, developing, coordinat…

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Community-Driven Disaster Response: Lessons from Cariboo | Part 2 of 2 with guest Steph Masun, former recovery and emergency manager, and host, Tim Conrad
Oct. 1, 2024

Community-Driven Disaster Response: Lessons from Cariboo | Part 2 of …

Is building an emergency program a matter of simply responding to crises, or does it require something more?  In the final episode of the two-part series, host Tim Conrad talks with Steph Masun about the vital role of community, communication, and adaptability in emergency management.  With…

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Connecting in Chaos: PR Strategies from the Frontlines of Wildfires, Floods and Chaos | With PIO Tim Conrad and guest host Jan Enns
July 9, 2024

Connecting in Chaos: PR Strategies from the Frontlines of Wildfires, …

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 managing public relations during the 2023 British Columbia wildfire season.Guest Jan Enns delves i…

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Calm in the Chaos: Mastering Wildfire Communications | Strategic communicator Brie Thorsteinson-Ogle discusses the chaotic 2023 wildfire season with host Tim Conrad
May 28, 2024

Calm in the Chaos: Mastering Wildfire Communications | Strategic comm…

Navigating chaos with calm.In episode one, Tim Conrad interviews Brie Thorsteinson-Ogle, an expert in strategic behavioural communication, about their experiences managing communications during the brutal 2023 British Columbia wildfires.Brie discusses the critical importance of building tru…

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