Disasters Episodes
Is it trash or truth? Information and the California wildfires | With…
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…
Communicating in a time of chaos, war and conflict with guest, author…
Author Doug Levy, of The Communications Golden Hour® Book, joins host Tim Conrad, APR, for the second of three episodes to discuss the roles of public information officers and crisis communications in emergencies and crises/issues. Listen For: 01:05 - Communicating in the chaotic Trump style 1…
Case Study: 2008 Nova Scotia Porters Lake and Lake Echo Wildfire - Th…
It was the year 2008. Newspapers, local and provincial/state broadcast TV news, and radio news dominated the media landscape. Misinformation wasn't a word that was used. These are the stories of the before times. When coordinating more news media was easier than responding, developing, coordinat…
Crisis Communications Management: Training for the Worst, Performing …
How do you handle the unexpected when the stakes are at their highest? Tim sits down with Shawna Bruce to break down the critical differences between a crisis communications plan and a full-fledged program. Recorded live at the 2024 Canadian Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation Co…
Community-Driven Disaster Response: Lessons from Cariboo
Is building an emergency program a matter of simply responding to crises, or does it require something more? In this episode, host Tim Conrad talks with Steph Masun about the vital role of community, communication, and adapta...
Voices in the Inferno: Emergency Communication
Send us a Text Message. In the eye of the storm, communication is key. In this episode, Tim Conrad and Kendra Stoner discuss the high stakes of emergency communication. They discuss the challenges and rewards of managing emer...