"This year’s theme, 'Be Prepared. Know your Risks', encourages Canadians to understand the potential risks in their area and learn what actions they can take to protect themselves and their families," Bill Blair said.» Read More...
The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency, marking a symbolic end to the devastating coronavirus pandemic.» Read More...
Fort Albany Chief Elizabeth Kataquapit says the dykes that are supposed to protect the Northeastern Ontario community are falling apart. » Read More...
A timely read on the 72-hour preparedness rule. Avert spoke with emergency management professor Chris J. Collins and Scott Cameron with Emergency Management Logistics Canada about preparation options outside of the 72-hour rule. » Read More...
Former members of an elite Alberta wildfire-fighting crew say government budget cuts have left the province battling its current blazes short-handed. » Read More...
Community Disaster Response Ontario has expanded its operations across the country, renaming to Canadian Disaster Response Organization (CDRO). » Read More...
Rain and cooler temperatures in northeastern British Columbia will help suppression efforts for two out-of-control wildfires, but high temperatures forecast for later this week may pose a new threat. » Read More...