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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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HazNet Update from Editor, Lily Yumagulova

CRHNet held our Annual General Meeting on November 9, 2021 virtually. Here is the update from HazNet Editor, Lily Yumagulova. Be sure to check out the latest issue as well

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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.

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From the Editor

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?

Building social connections with the We’re Ready! Community disaster preparedness workshop

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.

Cultural safety in emergency support services

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.

Perspective: COVID-19 vaccine distribution challenges in Canada and the United States

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.

GBA+: An analysis of the interplay of climate change, COVID-19, and housing

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.

A new dawn for public health? One specialist’s thoughts and hopes

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.”

There are many other great articles in this issue, please visit www.HazNet.ca

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/

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Quebec paramedics want to install art to ease ambulance stress | CBC News

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Inspired by art installations her hometown hospital, paramedic Julie Dubuc launched an art project of her own inside ambulances in Charlevoix region.

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WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM?
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Well, guess this is better than drinking your own urine?

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Study Finds Cannabis Compounds Prevent Infection By Covid-19 Virus

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Compounds in cannabis can prevent infection from the virus that causes Covid-19 by blocking its entry into cells, according to a study published this week by researchers affiliated with Oregon State University.

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The Effect of School Services Disruptions on Educational Outcomes After Consecutive Disasters in Puerto Rico

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Segarra-Alméstica, E., Cordero-Nieves, Y., Cordero-Guzmán, H., Caballero-Cueto, J., Luciano-Montalvo, I., Martínez-Mejias, S., & Rivera-Rivera, H. (2021). The Effect of School Services Disruptions on Educational Outcomes After Consecutive Disasters in Puerto Rico. Natural Hazards Center Publi...

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"The pandemic is over in La Crete; they have reached herd immunity,"

Should private, for profit businesses, be able to declare a hamlet in #Alberta, based on their research (each participant had to pay $100) be able to declare the pandemic is over? (Of the more than 1200 that took the blood tests, 991 were unvaccinated)

A couple things to note:
- CEO is "without training or expertise in epidemiology, virology or vaccines"

And says things below...
"they're kind of good to go"
"They've developed underlying T-cell memory and they don't have to worry about it."
He said he is interpreting the data the best he can.

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Health expert urges caution after blood-testing firm claims 'pandemic is over' in Alberta hamlet | CBC News

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An infectious diseases expert says a private serology company’s claims about positive antibody test results in the northern Alberta community of La Crete could lead to a false sense of security.

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