Episodes
Avoiding Panic: Learning from Planning and Preparedness in Earthquake…
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 operations centres (EOCs), recalling their experiences managing wildfire evacuations in…
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…
Recovering Together in the Cariboo: Teamwork in Emergency Operations …
How do you rebuild communities after wildfires, floods, and chaos? In the first of two episodes, Tim Conrad and emergency management expert Stephanie Masun dive deep into the challenges of post-disaster recovery in British Columbia's Cariboo Regional District. From the devastation of the …
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…
Documenting Disaster: The Power of Preparation | With business contin…
Can strategic planning and empathy transform chaos into order?In this episode, Tim Conrad introduces Michele Toma, an information officer with expertise in research, analytics, and crisis communication strategies.They recount their experiences during the devastating 2023 British Columbia wi…
Voices in the Inferno: Emergency Communication | Guest Kendra Stoner …
In the eye of the storm, communication is key.In this episode, Tim Conrad and Kendra Stoner discuss the high stakes of emergency communication.They discuss the challenges and rewards of managing emergency operations centres (EOCs) during British Columbia's intense 2023 wildfire season.K…
Crisis on the Ground: Public Outreach and Personal Recovery | The men…
From the frontlines of wildfires to the heart of communities.This episode dives deep into the gritty realities of disaster communications. Tim Conrad interviews Lloyd Piehl, an experienced information officer, about their harrowing yet impactful experiences during the 2023 British Columbia wild…