There are few guardrails in place to prevent a rogue president from misusing the military in domestic civilian affairs as Donald Trump seemingly manufactures false emergencies
- Associate Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management, York University, Canada
A car deliberately drove onto a pedestrian walkway in Toronto in an apparent targeted attack.
No one died in the Delta Air Lines crash at Toronto’s Pearson airport even though the plane flipped upside down while landing. Collaboration between different rescue agencies was crucial to this success.
Trump’s rhetoric about the future of FEMA is concerning, especially during ongoing disasters.
During an emergency event, clear communications are essential for ensuring safety. False alerts, like the one sent out on Jan. 9 in Los Angeles, can contribute to confusion and anxiety.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100. He was experienced in nuclear emergency response, and responsible for the formation of FEMA.
Fans attending Taylor Swift concerts should take reasonable precautions to ensure their safety while enjoying the experience.
The municipality of Jasper is located within a national park, making for a unique situation regarding land ownership and planning.
La deuxième tentative d’assassinat du candidat républicain à la présidence Donald Trump reflète une évolution inquiétante de la politique américaine.
La violencia política se ha convertido en una característica definitoria de las elecciones estadounidenses de 2024. Ya no es un disparate considerar la posibilidad de otro intento de asesinato.
An apparent second assassination attempt on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reflects a disturbing development in American politics.
Police clashed with anti-war protestors during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. This year’s convention, also in Chicago, takes place in a similarly charged political and social environment.
‘Twisters’ selectively depicts aspects of reality by showcasing the raw, destructive power of tornadoes – but don’t look to it for safety advice.
La tentative d’assassinat de l’ancien président Donald Trump n’est pas sans précédent historique et aura des répercussions sur la sécurité pendant la campagne électorale.
The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is not without historical precedent, and will have impacts on security during the election campaign.
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupying the University of Toronto dismantled their encampment in advance of a deadline issued by the university after being granted a court injunction.
A fire that destroyed St. Anne’s Church in Toronto serves as a reminder that cultural legacy needs to be conserved and protected from disaster.
Almost 56 years to the day after the anti-war protests in 1968, New York City police evicted Columbia University students from an on-campus occupation.
A million people are anticipated to head to the Niagara Region to experience the total solar eclipse on April 8. Keeping large crowds of spectators safe may pose a challenge for the region.
A cargo ship leaving the Port of Baltimore collided with a bridge in a technological disaster that may have claimed the lives of up to six maintenance workers on the bridge at the time.
Bearing witness to the displaced victims of the Oct. 7 attack on Kibbutz Be'eri carries a burden of responsibility to observe and document
The trial of Nathaniel Veltman, who was found guilty of four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder, will set precedents for how future terrorism charges are laid.
A mass shooting in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. has been classified as a case of intimate partner violence.
As the mass evacuation of Yellowknife unfolds, the needs of minority populations will emerge. Past experiences indicate emergency officials may not be ready to meet the needs of a diverse population.
The Christopher Nolan film ‘Oppenheimer’ is set to become a summer blockbuster. But one of the featured sites in the movie is a sobering reminder of the horror of nuclear war.
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