Webinar: Emergency Management: Managing the New Normal

Emergency Management: Managing the New Normal
The United Nations Office of Disaster Risk Reduction describes surprise as the new normal. What this means is that while modeling and metrics are still very important, we cannot assume that historical records are reliable indicators for future impacts.

We are also seeing an increase in frequency and severity of events. This is resulting in situations where events impact a population while they are still recovering from or responding to a different event. As demonstrated by the current COVID-19 pandemic, in which we are all dealing with its impact plus other hazards, such as earthquakes and flooding.

In this webinar, you will discover ways in which you and your company/organization can prepare for this new landscape that allows emergency managers, policy makers, governments, and communities to manage this emergent challenge. The webinar will explore concepts of surge capacity, the role standardization can play in collaboration, virtual teams, and the importance of empathetic and clear communication both in person and using virtual platforms.

Speakers

Richard Moreau
Richard Moreau is an Emergency Management, security and defence professional with 39 years of experience in military operations, Emergency Management, and intelligence fields. He has served in army units and formations with operational staffs, commanded and trained troops in and for operational environments including working with public and private sector clients.

Vanessa Howard
Vanessa Howard is an Emergency Management Representative with Calian Group. Vanessa has 14 years of experience achieving public safety solutions in Emergency Management and response fields.