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and Hazards Network

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!

Special Announcements

March 13, 2025

1730-1900 MT

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Download the meeting agenda.

AGM Agenda 2025

Complimentary Membership

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.

Complimentary Membership

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.

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AGM

 Annual General Meeting (AGM) 

Annual General Meeting March 13, 2025 1730-1900 MT Location: Virtual (Zoom) Download the meeting agenda. Mission: To bring together the disaster risk management community to

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Featured Members

Emerging Professional Spotlight: Zach Smith

Emerging Professional Spotlight: Zach Smith

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

Canadian Risk and Hazards Network

Donate to CRHNet

Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2003 to promote and strengthen disaster risk reduction and emergency management in Canada. By donating to support CRHNet you are supporting our mission to create an environment for hazards research, education and emergency management practitioner communities to effectively share knowledge and innovative approaches that reduce disaster vulnerability.

Thank you for your support!

CRHNet is a non-profit organization; as such we do not have charitable organization status.

HazNet

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:

  1. Understanding disaster risk
  2. Strengthening disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk
  3. Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience
  4. Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response and to “Build Back Better” in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction

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.

http://haznet.ca/haznet-magazine-spring-2023-issue/

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CRHNet Emergency Preparedness Week 2025 Events

Today's Event:

Communications in HIGH STRESS HIGH CONCERN Situations & Environments - Benjamin Morgan

Start Time: 17:30 MST
Register Here: crhnet.ca/events/#!event/2025/5/8/communications-in-high-stress-high-concern-situations-environments

Tomorrow's Event:
How to Think About Your Career - Daryl Schaffer

Start Time: 12:00 MST
Register Here:
crhnet.ca/events/#!event/2025/5/9/how-to-think-about-your-career
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CRHNet Emergency Preparedness Week 2025 Events

Todays Event:

Communications in HIGH STRESS HIGH CONCERN Situations & Environments - Benjamin Morgan

Start Time: 17:30 MST 
Register Here: https://crhnet.ca/events/#!event/2025/5/8/communications-in-high-stress-high-concern-situations-environments

Tomorrows Event: 
How to Think About Your Career - Daryl Schaffer

Start Time: 12:00 MST 
Register Here: 
https://crhnet.ca/events/#!event/2025/5/9/how-to-think-about-your-career

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Closing date for Tiny Bursary nominations is coming soon!

Sometimes a small gesture can make a big difference. The Tiny Bursary was created to recognize individuals and teams working in Disaster and Emergency Management (D&EM) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) whose dedication deserves a moment of appreciation.

Whether it’s a pizza party, an office fan, volunteer t-shirts, a coffee machine, or birthday cake—this bursary supports the simple things that bring joy, fill a need, or improve the working environment for those in the field.

CRHNet members can nominate an individual or team for up to $500.00 CAD.

Self-nominations are welcome.

The recipient does not need to be a CRHNet member, but the nominator must be.

Nominations will be accepted until June 15, 2025, and award recipients will be announced by the end of June.

To nominate someone or yourself, complete the short form here: crhnet.ca/awards/tiny-bursary/
If you require an alternative submission format, please contact Awards@CRHNet.ca.

Let’s recognize the everyday efforts that make this work more human.
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Closing date for Tiny Bursary nominations is coming soon! 

Sometimes a small gesture can make a big difference. The Tiny Bursary was created to recognize individuals and teams working in Disaster and Emergency Management (D&EM) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) whose dedication deserves a moment of appreciation.

Whether it’s a pizza party, an office fan, volunteer t-shirts, a coffee machine, or birthday cake—this bursary supports the simple things that bring joy, fill a need, or improve the working environment for those in the field.

CRHNet members can nominate an individual or team for up to $500.00 CAD.

Self-nominations are welcome.

The recipient does not need to be a CRHNet member, but the nominator must be.

Nominations will be accepted until June 15, 2025, and award recipients will be announced by the end of June.

To nominate someone or yourself, complete the short form here: https://crhnet.ca/awards/tiny-bursary/
If you require an alternative submission format, please contact Awards@CRHNet.ca.

Let’s recognize the everyday efforts that make this work more human.

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Coming Soon: The Next Issue of HazNet

We're excited to share that the next edition of HazNet—Canada’s leading magazine for disaster and emergency management professionals—is on its way!

From evidence-based insights to practitioner reflections, HazNet continues to spark critical conversations around risk, resilience, and recovery. Whether you're in the field or just beginning your journey in disaster risk reduction, this issue promises thought-provoking content you won’t want to miss.

While you wait, we invite you to explore the most recent issue here: haznet.ca

Stay tuned for the release—and make sure you're subscribed to never miss an update.
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Coming Soon: The Next Issue of HazNet

Were excited to share that the next edition of HazNet—Canada’s leading magazine for disaster and emergency management professionals—is on its way!

From evidence-based insights to practitioner reflections, HazNet continues to spark critical conversations around risk, resilience, and recovery. Whether youre in the field or just beginning your journey in disaster risk reduction, this issue promises thought-provoking content you won’t want to miss.

While you wait, we invite you to explore the most recent issue here: https://haznet.ca

Stay tuned for the release—and make sure youre subscribed to never miss an update.

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CRHNet Emergency Preparedness Week 2025 Events

Today's Event:
RIE Alberta Presents: Demystifying Community Resilience - A conversation with Jodi Manz-Henezi

Start time: 12:00 MST
Register here: www.driewest.org/new-events/rie-alberta-presents-demystifying-community-resilience-a-conversation...

Tomorrow:
Communications in HIGH STRESS HIGH CONCERN Situations & Environments - Benjamin Morgan

Start Time: 17:30 MST
Register Here: crhnet.ca/events/#!event/2025/5/8/communications-in-high-stress-high-concern-situations-environments

Friday's Event:
How to Think About Your Career - Daryl Schaffer

Start Time: 12:00 MST
Register Here:
crhnet.ca/events/#!event/2025/5/9/how-to-think-about-your-career
... See MoreSee Less

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CRHNet Emergency Preparedness Week 2025 Events

Todays Event:
RIE Alberta Presents: Demystifying Community Resilience - A conversation with Jodi Manz-Henezi 

Start time: 12:00 MST 
Register here: https://www.driewest.org/new-events/rie-alberta-presents-demystifying-community-resilience-a-conversation-with-jodi-manz-henezi

Tomorrow: 
Communications in HIGH STRESS HIGH CONCERN Situations & Environments - Benjamin Morgan

Start Time: 17:30 MST 
Register Here: https://crhnet.ca/events/#!event/2025/5/8/communications-in-high-stress-high-concern-situations-environments

Fridays Event: 
How to Think About Your Career - Daryl Schaffer

Start Time: 12:00 MST 
Register Here: 
https://crhnet.ca/events/#!event/2025/5/9/how-to-think-about-your-career

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CRHNet has a selection of emergency preparedness themed events this week. Be sure to check out our social media pages for registration links!

See you there!
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CRHNet has a selection of emergency preparedness themed events this week. Be sure to check out our social media pages for registration links! 

See you there!
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