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.
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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
Written by: Farhad Banizaman The trajectory of Steve Kallies’s life changed at age 20 when his younger sister and two of her close friends were
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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.
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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Date: Wednesday, January 14th
Time: 15:00 EST/ 13:00 MST/ 12:00 PST
Pathways to Preparedness
Few regions in British Columbia have been hit by disasters as often and hard as the Cariboo-Chilcotin. Since 2016, they have experienced over 500 wildfires, major flooding, and creeping, enormous landslides.
Yet residents are still not dedicated to preparedness. Why?
Throughout 2023, Butterfly Effect Communications created and completed the Pathways to Preparedness project on behalf of the Cariboo Regional District, funded by the Canadian Red Cross. We listened to hundreds of residents at 36 community events and sites, as well as surveys and focus groups, and we developed a deeper understanding of what holds residents back. Next, we developed new communication tools, strategies and tactics to improve individual preparedness.
This presentation will unpack:
- Mental well-being challenges and how they impact preparedness
Accessibility needs and how to overcome them
- Why does more information not equal better results
- How neighbours see competition to move their community forward
Visit our website to register for your spot today!
crhnet.ca/events/event-calendar/#!event/2026/1/14/emerging-professionals-committee-presents-quot-...
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[Image Description: CRHNet event poster that features a grey scale photo of Tim Conrad in the upper right corner, with the CRHNet logo in the upper left corner that has a blue "tomorrow" sticker over it. All text on image is repeated in the following write up]
Date: Wednesday, January 14th
Time: 15:00 EST/ 13:00 MST/ 12:00 PST
Pathways to Preparedness
Few regions in British Columbia have been hit by disasters as often and hard as the Cariboo-Chilcotin. Since 2016, they have experienced over 500 wildfires, major flooding, and creeping, enormous landslides.
Yet residents are still not dedicated to preparedness. Why?
Throughout 2023, Butterfly Effect Communications created and completed the Pathways to Preparedness project on behalf of the Cariboo Regional District, funded by the Canadian Red Cross. We listened to hundreds of residents at 36 community events and sites, as well as surveys and focus groups, and we developed a deeper understanding of what holds residents back. Next, we developed new communication tools, strategies and tactics to improve individual preparedness.
This presentation will unpack:
- Mental well-being challenges and how they impact preparedness
Accessibility needs and how to overcome them
- Why does more information not equal better results
- How neighbours see competition to move their community forward
Visit our website to register for your spot today!
crhnet.ca/events/event-calendar/#!event/2026/1/14/emerging-professionals-committee-presents-quot-...
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[Image Description: CRHNet event poster that features a grey scale photo of Tim Conrad in the upper right corner, with the CRHNet logo in the upper left corner that has a blue "reminder" sticker over it. All text on image is repeated in the following write up]
Date: Wednesday, January 14th
Time: 15:00 EST/ 13:00 MST/ 12:00 PST
Pathways to Preparedness
Few regions in British Columbia have been hit by disasters as often and hard as the Cariboo-Chilcotin. Since 2016, they have experienced over 500 wildfires, major flooding, and creeping, enormous landslides.
Yet residents are still not dedicated to preparedness. Why?
Throughout 2023, Butterfly Effect Communications created and completed the Pathways to Preparedness project on behalf of the Cariboo Regional District, funded by the Canadian Red Cross. We listened to hundreds of residents at 36 community events and sites, as well as surveys and focus groups, and we developed a deeper understanding of what holds residents back. Next, we developed new communication tools, strategies and tactics to improve individual preparedness.
This presentation will unpack:
- Mental well-being challenges and how they impact preparedness
Accessibility needs and how to overcome them
- Why does more information not equal better results
- How neighbours see competition to move their community forward
Visit our website to register for your spot today!
crhnet.ca/events/event-calendar/#!event/2026/1/14/emerging-professionals-committee-presents-quot-...
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[Image Description: CRHNet event poster that features a grey scale photo of Tim Conrad in the upper right corner, with the CRHNet logo in the upper left corner that has a blue "reminder" sticker over it. All text on image is repeated in the following write up]
Date: Wednesday, January 14th
Time: 15:00 EST/ 13:00 MST/ 12:00 PST
Pathways to Preparedness
Few regions in British Columbia have been hit by disasters as often and hard as the Cariboo-Chilcotin. Since 2016, they have experienced over 500 wildfires, major flooding, and creeping, enormous landslides.
Yet residents are still not dedicated to preparedness. Why?
Throughout 2023, Butterfly Effect Communications created and completed the Pathways to Preparedness project on behalf of the Cariboo Regional District, funded by the Canadian Red Cross. We listened to hundreds of residents at 36 community events and sites, as well as surveys and focus groups, and we developed a deeper understanding of what holds residents back. Next, we developed new communication tools, strategies and tactics to improve individual preparedness.
This presentation will unpack:
- Mental well-being challenges and how they impact preparedness
Accessibility needs and how to overcome them
- Why does more information not equal better results
- How neighbours see competition to move their community forward
Visit our website to register for your spot today!
crhnet.ca/events/event-calendar/#!event/2026/1/14/emerging-professionals-committee-presents-quot-...
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Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
Time: 15:00 EST/ 13:00 MST/ 12:00 PST
Emergency Water Supply Initiative for Humanitarian Resilience
Supplying water for survivors in emergency situations is considered one of the most essential actions by managers, relief workers, and operational personnel at the scene of emergencies and crises. While it is possible to survive for up to a week without food, without access to water, depending on environmental conditions and air temperature, one can survive for a maximum of 2.5 days. Apart from drinking, after an incident, many operational activities at the scene also require water. Hence, providing water in emergency situations has become one of the main concerns for crisis and emergency managers in the country. The key elements in emergency water supply are: sources of water, the quantity and quality of water, access to water, locations for water distribution, and the methods and procedures for distributing water among disaster survivors. In this presentation, international experiences in supplying water during emergencies will be reviewed
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