People, places and things: Disaster Recovery and PTSD

By Editor|2023-06-06T19:13:55+00:00June 6th, 2023|

The Canadian Broadcast Company (CBC) has recently completed a 4-part series addressing the impact of Tropical Storm Fiona, which occurred in late September, 2022. The focus of the series was the impact, both short- and [...]

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Hollywood’s scary stories: Are they coming true?

By Editor|2023-06-06T19:10:36+00:00June 6th, 2023|

In the realm of outer space, where satellites and space missions reign supreme, there's a growing concern about cybersecurity. This article dives into the world of space-based cyber threats and the measures being taken to [...]

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The India train tragedy: Lessons learned from preparedness

By Editor|2023-06-06T19:07:48+00:00June 6th, 2023|

While the disastrous train crash resulted in so much loss of life, the situation could have been much worse had the emergency management professionals not prepared. The government of Odisha, India, put to use its [...]

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Is a vending machine the next superhero?

By Editor|2023-06-06T19:05:42+00:00June 6th, 2023|

Japan is taking proactive measures to enhance its natural disaster preparedness. They plan to introduce special vending machines to provide free food and drinks during major earthquakes or typhoons. Two machines have been placed in [...]

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Lingering long after the disaster: The impact of trauma

By Editor|2023-06-06T19:03:43+00:00June 6th, 2023|

The recent Canadian wildfire season had a severe start, with fires raging across eight provinces and one territory, causing thousands of people to leave their homes without knowing if they could return. Survivors of such [...]

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