Welcome to the CRHNet Website
Welcome to Phase 1 of the launch of our new website; we hope you like the new look and feel!. In Phase 2 we will work on adding more archived content from our previous website. In the meantime, if there is something you are looking for but can’t find please drop a note to info@CRHNet.ca for assistance. Thank you for your patience as we migrate content over.
Events
Latest News
Revamped Emerging Professional Committee
We are happy to announce a revamped emerging professionals committee! We will be working to organize events, advocate for and support emerging professionals going into the field of disaster and
David Etkin – Ethics Workshop
Ethics and Morals in Disaster and Emergency Management with David Etkin This is an important step forward for our profession and we look forward to your engagement.
Message from CRHNet President, Jodi Manz-Henezi
CRHNet President Dear CRHNet members and supporters, past and present,Like so many other organizations around the world, CRHNet has faced a number of challenges leading up to and since
Outgoing President, Patricia Martel’s parting statement
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the CRHNet membership, we would like to sincerely thank Patricia Martel for her leadership as President of the Board and all of

Donation to the Larry Pearce Education Award Fund
The Larry Pearce Education Award began in 2015 to provide funding for deserving post-secondary students undertaking studies in any discipline related to Canadian disaster risk and/or emergency management. This award was named after Mr. Pearce to pay tribute to his tireless efforts in advancing education and innovation in Disaster and Emergency Management studies.
Thank you for your support.
CRHNet is a non-profit organization; as such we do not have charitable organization status.
Haznet
The 4th Wave: This issue shows that an ability to find a silver lining in any dark cloud – an opportunity for improvements in crises and disasters – is a distinct feature of emergency management. Despite the hardships of COVID-19, it is clear that many important transformations are taking place. Voices, movements, and causes that previously struggled to be heard are now gaining traction, thanks to the pandemic. Now is the time to capitalize on the silver linings and to prepare for the next disaster. Are we prepared to lead?
Learn about We’re Ready! workshops that help communities to design and implement their own disaster preparedness program through interactive and engaging community-building activities.
Emergency Support Services (ESS) is a program guided by Emergency Management BC (EMBC) and delivered by First Nations or local governments to support evacuees during emergency events.
Learn about cultural safety in Emergency Social Services and how to create safe spaces, free from discrimination, where Indigenous people, families and communities can continue practicing their culture even when displaced.
Learn about some of the early challenges and successes of the vaccine roll-out across Canada and the United States based on interviews with public health experts in North America.
The pandemic highlighted the importance of applying an intersectional lens to our field of practice by acknowledging that disaster outcomes vary based on race, gender, class, education, among other identity factors. Learn about cultural safety in Emergency Social Services and how to create safe spaces, free from discrimination, where Indigenous people, families and communities can continue practicing their culture even when displaced.
Public health reimagined: As COVID-19 centered in many lives for the past 16 months, ‘public health’ became a household term. To understand the significance of public health transformation opportunities, read an interview with Dr. Michael Schwandt, a Medical Health Officer with Vancouver Coastal Health.

Beautiful sunsets – a silver lining of wildfires. Artwork by Sheri Lysons, Fire Chief, Adams Lake Indian Band
“There are over 300 active fires within our region. Far more within our territory. Everywhere around us are little fires. Last night we were out until 1am looking for one in Turtle Valley. All we can smell is sage and sweet grass burning. The smoke cleared yesterday for a bit, but it is back today. It gives us the most incredible sunsets. It feels like we are just waiting for a storm to hit and don’t know when it is going land but know it is going to bring destruction with it.”

What inspires you? What gives you hope? Included in the next issue we will also feature many DEMs that will showcase their “sideline special talents”. Much like the art displayed above, we know that many of our colleagues benefit from these endeavours; it assists in mental health, a well rounded and balanced life and more. There will be more details on this coming soon, but wanted to get you thinking about it! If you have anything you’d like to contribute to the next issue, please visit http://haznet.ca/how-to-contribute-3/
We hope you will join us in telling Canada’s evolving story of risk and resilience.
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It's here! Haznet's latest issue, HOPE is now available. Through features, interviews, practical perspectives, and research, this issue focuses on the concept of HOPE from the perspectives of emergency managers, risk and resilience academics and practitioners and front line responders. Link in bio! #crhnet #haznet #emergencymanagement ... See MoreSee Less
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Drop that fork! Why eating at your desk is banned in France
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What the French history of the leisurely lunch break can teach us about separating work from rest.Canadian Risk and Hazards Network - CRHNet
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Federal/Provincial and Territorial Ministers recognize the work being done across Canada to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters
Across Canada, there are many deserving individuals and groups working on emergency management, such as community-based volunteers, people working in all levels of government in emergency management organizations, and Indigenous communities.
Awards are granted in five categories:
Resilient Communities;
Search and Rescue Volunteers;
Search and Rescue Employees;
Youth; and
Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Management
Please nominate deserving individuals and share across your channels.
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Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award
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Emergency Management Exemplary Service AwardCanadian Risk and Hazards Network - CRHNet
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At the end of #EmergencyPreparednessWeek, there is no better time to announce the winners of the 2021 CRHNet Awards. All of the winners this year, (and every year) are an inspiration and example of the passion that many in our fields have.
We will be sharing their accomplishments over the next week and clips from the Awards Recognition as well as updates in the next #haznet issue
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Haznet's latest issue, HOPE is now available. Through features, interviews, practice, and research, this issue focuses on the concept of HOPE from the perspectives of #emergencymanagers, #risk and #resilience academics and practitioners and front line #responders. Link in bio!
M4.2 earthquake offshore #NovaScotia today at 1:44 p.m. ADT.
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Information on earthquakes in eastern Canada:
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