The federal government’s role in disaster management has been to provide some funding. However, that limited role can lead to poor co-ordinaton.
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Near-misses, when accidents are narrowly avoided, aren’t false alarms. They’re the most honest feedback a system gives: the future, whispering in the present.
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.
Whether it’s pamphlets aimed at prevention or text alerts, mass communication is often relied on during disasters. This flawed approach can be improved by engaging meaningfully with communities.
As extreme weather events increase in frequency and severity, many Canadians are still unaware of how to prepare for a natural disaster.
Canada’s first National Day Against Gun Violence paves the way forward to help mitigate gun violence and promote healing for survivors.
To keep up with climate-related disasters, we need transformational solutions. These range from ‘sponge cities’ and floating houses to putting out bushfires minutes after they start.
Most homes are not as cyclone-ready as they could be. It seems lower insurance premiums aren’t enough of an incentive for owners to upgrade their homes, but a new study points to some solutions.
Engineers know how and where to build to minimize earthquake damage. But laws don’t always reflect that wisdom. A new study suggests it’s because of a mismatch between risk perceptions and reality.
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Associate Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management, York University, Canada
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Research Fellow, James Cook University
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Head, Disaster Solutions, Australian National University
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Research Scientist, CSIRO
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Research Assistant, Partners for Action, University of Waterloo
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Associate Professor of Health Law, Policy and Management, Boston University
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Associate Professor of Geography, The University of Melbourne
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Assistant Professor, Disaster and Emergency Management, York University, Canada
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Doctoral Researcher, Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Design, Université de Montréal
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Professeur titulaire - Faculté de l'aménagement, Université de Montréal
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Post-doctoral Research Fellow of Geography, The University of Melbourne
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Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa