We continue to make improvements to our website and are happy to announce that members can now build out profiles for their student, professional and organizational memberships. We hope this will aid in networking with your peers and colleagues.
We have also included an events calendar that is open to all members to populate with their events.
We have update our membership benefits as well! We encourage you to take a look around and let us know what you think!
As of October 1, 2024, the Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) is proud to share that we will be offering complimentary memberships to all First Nations, Métis and Inuit emergency managers. Current members of CRHNet who would like to renew your membership under this new initiative, please send an email to info@crhnet.ca. We do not require ID. Please note that complimentary membership must still be renewed annually.
The Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) and Incident Command System (ICS) Canada are pleased to announce the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), effective May 16, 2025.
The Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) invites you to apply for the 2025/26 Emerging Professionals (EP) and Professional Development (PD) Committee. We are looking
Now available: HAZNET Spring/Summer 2025 – “The Era of Extremes” This latest issue explores the increasing intensity, frequency, and complexity of disasters. From unprecedented weather
The Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) has made the decision to close the Emerging Professionals (EP) Discord Server, effective April 30, 2025. Thank you
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The Emerging Professional Spotlight is a series designed to highlight and uplift the incredible people that are emerging in the field of disaster and emergency
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Thank you for your support!
CRHNet is a non-profit organization; as such we do not have charitable organization status.
In 2015, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, 2015-2030, set out four priority areas for action to reduce the impacts of disasters on mortality, communities, and the economy, and to strengthen disaster risk reduction:
As we mark the halfway point of the Sendai Framework in 2023, this issue takes stock of the progress we have made so far. In truth, we found it hard to pull together an issue that would reflect the true current state. Perhaps it was due to burnout or the ongoing disruptions we are all facing post-pandemic, or perhaps it was due to the extremely complex topic of disaster risk, but one thing was not clear: no one seems to agree. With that in mind, we narrowed our focus to the first priority, to help create a common baseline – to understand disaster risk.
Our hope is that from this baseline, we can carry on the conversation to examine the other priorities. Just as David passed on the torch to the next generation, we need to carry on the conversation and address all priorities of the Sendai Framework.
So, let’s first understand disaster risk.
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Today, on Remembrance Day, The CRHNet takes a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by veterans who served with bravery and dedication. We honor those who defended our freedoms and acknowledge the legacy of courage and resilience they leave behind. Let us remember the profound impact of their service on our communities and commit to preserving their memory.
The video starts with Last Post at the 1 minute 20 second marker there is a 2 minute moment of silence. This is then followed by Reveille to close out the post.
The use of Last Post and Reveille is used to draw the symbolic association between the soldier's last duty of "sitting sentry" (death) and his "rising" above his mortal duties (reveille). You can read more about this music here. www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/military-history/history-heritage/remembran...
You can visit the books of Remembrance where over 118,00 Canadian lives have been commemorated in the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill here: www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/books
A list of recent fallen Canadians can be found here: www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/recent-fallen-canadians.html
The Canadian Virtual War Memorial where you can search death records of servicemen who gave their lives in military service is here: www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/canadian-virtual-war-memorial
Merchant Navy War Dead Registry where you can search by name and/or vessel for seamen who died while serving in Canada's Merchant Marine is here: www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/history/second-world-war/merchant-navy-war-dead-registry
Second World War death records are found here: www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/second-world-war/second-world-war-dead-1939-1947...
First World War Circumstances of Death Registerers: www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/mass-digitized-archives/circumstances-death-registers/Pages/circum...
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Managing and Understanding Radiological Hazards
Reminder to register! The event is coming up soon!
With the perception of increased threats from nation state actors, potential for attacks employing nuclear/radiological hazards have become of increased concern. Join Gary Scronce as he delivers a session intended to give you a strong starting point for planning for or responding to a radiological incident or accidental release in your community.
Date: Wednesday, November 12
Time: 17:00 EST / 15:00 MST / 14:00 PST
Click the link to register today! crhnet.ca/events/event-calendar/#!event/2025/11/12/managing-and-understanding-radiological-hazards
Presenter Bios: IEM’s Sr. Director for Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Gary W. Scronce. earned a B.S. and M.S. in Nuclear Engineering from Kansas State University. He worked as a systems engineer and core analysis engineer at the River Bend Nuclear Station in Louisiana for over 12 years. Since 1998, Mr. Scronce has been a full-time emergency management consultant at IEM, leading IEM’s preparedness practice for much of that time. Gary has presented on Understanding and Planning for Radiological Hazards at Emergency Management at the National Hurricane Conference in the U.S. as well as emergency management conferences in Texas, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
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Reminder to register! The event is tomorrow!
Potential Non-Disasters - What about Disasters that were Averted?
Join Brady Podloski as he explores if there are lessons that disaster and emergency management practitioners can learn from the disasters that did not happen. What about the disasters that were avoided due to the success of the response?
Date: Wednesday, November 5th
Time: 19:00 PST/ 17:00 MST / 16:00 PST
Click the link to learn more about Brady's presentation and to register today!
crhnet.ca/events/#!event/2025/11/5/potential-non-disasters-8211-what-about-disasters-that-were-av...
Brady Podloski is a full-time faculty member at NAIT, where he teaches Disaster and Emergency Management, and specializes on disaster recovery and vulnerability. As a researcher, he investigates ways to reduce vulnerability and explores what success truly means in disaster recovery. He is also the host of Catastrophe, a podcast that explores into the underlying vulnerabilities that cause disasters and examines their implications.
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Reminder to register! Only 4 days to go!
Potential Non-Disasters - What about Disasters that were Averted?
Join Brady Podloski as he explores if there are lessons that disaster and emergency management practitioners can learn from the disasters that did not happen. What about the disasters that were avoided due to the success of the response?
Date: Wednesday, November 5th
Time: 19:00 PST/ 17:00 MST / 16:00 PST
Click the link to learn more about Brady's presentation and to register today!
crhnet.ca/events/#!event/2025/11/5/potential-non-disasters-8211-what-about-disasters-that-were-av...
Brady Podloski is a full-time faculty member at NAIT, where he teaches Disaster and Emergency Management, and specializes on disaster recovery and vulnerability. As a researcher, he investigates ways to reduce vulnerability and explores what success truly means in disaster recovery. He is also the host of Catastrophe, a podcast that explores into the underlying vulnerabilities that cause disasters and examines their implications.
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Happy Halloween from everyone at CRHNet!
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