Emergency (Page 65)

[slideshow] The Canadian Red Cross is currently participating in Trillium Resolve, a disaster training exercise in Ontario that simulates severe weather events to test the province’s emergency response teams. Yesterday, after fictitious tornadoes...

During the Trillium Resolve Disaster Exercise that is currently taking place this week, the Ontario Zone Disaster Management team has had the opportunity to pilot a new concept for the rapid deployment of relief supplies to disaster areas. Using ...

This week in Ontario, the Canadian Red Cross is participating in an emergency training exercise called the Trillium Resolve. The Trillium Resolve is a disaster response exercise that simulates severe weather events to test the province’s ability ...

Social media can play an important role in responding to emergency situations by allowing for timely communication of important facts and information. The Toronto Police Service recognizes the importance of being active on social platforms and has ...

In an emergency, rumours and misinformation can make the difference between an informed public and a panicked one. Madeleine Redfern, the mayor of Iqaluit, uses social media to ensure her community has the correct information they need in emergency...

The American Red Cross have released another mobile application to help Americans #beready for a disaster. The Earthquake app helps users prepare their family and home for earthquakes including how to prepare an emergency kit and what to do during ...