Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications: Management of …
Welcome to the Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications Podcast. We navigate the challenges of crisis communications amid wildfires and floods, compounded by a ban on news and the declining impact of Canadian news media. We explore effective strategies for managing misinformation, coordinating resources, and maintaining public trust during crises. Hear personal stories from the front lines, lessons from past emergencies, and insights on preparation and training. Our podcast offers valuable knowledge for professionals and anyone interested in crisis communications. Follow Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications Podcast and stay informed on managing chaos in disasters and crises.
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Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications: Management of Issues, Crises and Disasters
How can we better manage crises and disasters? Join us as we talk to people in various roles about issues management, crisis communication and emergency information.
Recent Episodes
Feb. 17, 2026
When the Attention Leaves: Crisis Communications and the Search for Ryan Shtuka | A conversation with Heather Shtuka and host Tim Conrad
On February 17, 2018, at a residence on Burfield Drive in Sun Peaks, British Columbia, Canada. 20-year-old Ryan Shtuka, a worker at Sun Peaks, vanished without a trace.
Ryan's mother, Heather, joins host Tim Conrad, APR, MCPRS, to reflect on what she learned when someone you love goes missing a…
Jan. 27, 2026
Why Recruiting Volunteers Is Getting Harder | With guest Karen Knight, a volunteer management strategist who discusses the intersection of emergencies and volunteers
In this conversation, Tim Conrad and Karen Knight discuss the challenges and strategies in managing volunteers, especially during emergencies. They explore the importance of understanding volunteer motivations, maintaining their well-being, leveraging their skills, and the benefits of role rotation…
Nov. 25, 2025
What Makes STANDARDIZATION So Important For Emergency Management? | With guest Todd Livingston of EMAP.org
Send us a text Discover the crucial role of standardization in emergency services and how it saves lives. Standardization is the backbone of efficient emergency response, enabling services to respond quickly and effectively in high-pressure situations. In this podcast, we explore the importance of …
March 17, 2025
Cybersecurity MISTAKES That Will Cost You BIG | With information technology expert Hunter Geerts
Knowing what mitigations to have ahead of a cyberattack is one step in many as cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities on mobile devices, computers and entire operations. Learn about the cyberattacks individuals and organizations face today from Kit Professionals' Hunter Geerts.
Jan. 16, 2025
Is it trash or truth? Information and the California wildfires | With Ventura County Battalion Chief Pete Jensen and host Tim Conrad
Conspiracy, AI-created imagery, misinformation and false information now dominate disasters, overpowering truthful and honest information. It is mainstream on social media, podcasts and traditional media, and often repeated by broadcasters, hosts and celebrities.
Pete Jensen is on the front lin…
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