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"Small and rural communities, due to their size and resource constraints, may experience barriers and challenges related to emergency response." Read more from Kamron Nash as she discusses the Steps to success: Emergency preparedness for public works departments in small and rural communities. https://brnw.ch/21wKWaY

We identified four considerations for emergency preparedness: 📢 Use existing program structures & communications channels 💰 Allow for funding flexibilities 👥Be mindful of local staffing limitations 💻Enhance technology in rural communities Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEAR6vwZ  

Gain a better understanding of the federal government's roles and responsibilities, and learn how to prepare for emergencies and respond to crises involving multiple levels of government. Register to the Contemporary Issues in Canadian Federalism Series: Emergency Preparedness in a Diverse Federation event: https://lnkd.in/eb5xyp6H #GCLearning

It’s already been 3 years since I joined Endare, working to create innovative software solutions for emergency services. Interested in what we do? Check out the article below to learn more about my role and our impactful work.

What do you do when a big disaster strikes? How will your agency, staff, and community react? While we hope you never have to experience disasters of the level we're talking about, the Journal of Emergency Dispatch had an insightful article last week that we think everyone working in Emergency Communications should read. It tells the story of three agencies working through three different kinds of disasters. Lessons learned from their experiences might make all the difference if you ever find yourself in the midst of a disaster. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gmRuvMai

May 5th - 11th is Emergency Preparedness Week. As such “the Government of Ontario is hosting Exercise Heatwave, a large-scale simulated exercise which will reinforce provincial procedures and response to heat-related emergencies.” To learn more about Emergency Preparedness Week and how Ontario plans for extreme heat, be sure to check out this release. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eKU5GVaM -- #ArticleRec #EmergencyPreparednessWeek #OntarioGovernment #HeatwaveExercise #ExtremeHeat #EmergencyResponse

Indigenous knowledge emphasizes the importance of community and oral traditions in emergency preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. By weaving Indigenous wisdom into modern emergency management, we can build more resilient and adaptive communities. Let’s listen, learn, and honour practices that have protected and sustained Indigenous peoples for time immemorial. #NIPD2024 #EmergencyManagement

Every September, National Preparedness Month is held to raise awareness about the importance of emergency preparedness in the United States. See our latest blog at https://lnkd.in/gVfY8vDr to see how you can participate. How are you getting involved in National Preparedness Month? Let us know in the comments! #LakeCityRestoration #NationalPreparednessMonth #BePrepared #EmergencyPreparedness

Managing crises and emergency situations requires collaboration across federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions to strengthen our emergency preparedness at the national level. Contemporary Issues in Canadian Federalism Series: Emergency Preparedness in a Diverse Federation will showcase some of the emergency preparedness measures that Canadians have experienced, in line with the GC's priorities to make Canadian communities safe and resilient. Learn how to prepare for emergencies and respond to crises involving multiple levels of government by joining us on February 2, 2024: https://lnkd.in/eb5xyp6H #GCLearning

https://lnkd.in/eq4nXvtX Qutestion: if FEMA is populated with political syncopants, what's to prevent federal disaster recovery aid to be dependent on a mandated pledge of allegiance to the president personally or to the party?