We have chosen to look at natrual disasters in this issue, more specifically what is being done about them, and what Emergency Preparedness truly means.
2007 issue 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BY MARK EGENER
Emergencies and disasters are increasing as are the cost impacts.
Practical Advice from Ontario’s Commissioner of Community Safety
BY JAY C. HOPE
Natural disasters are becoming more prevalent and more devastating. Ontario has experienced powerful thunderstorms and tornadoes. Preparing for this isn't just common sense it's a part of due diligence in a time of increasing risk.
Idassa 2007 Croatia
BY CLIVE ADDY
IDASSA 2007 is the second Natural Disaster exercise that the Republic of Croatia, in cooperation with NATOs Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC), has organized on its territory.
BY TANYA ELLIOT
The Red Cross promotes best practices in disaster management for the volunteer, non-profit sector.
BY GORDON McBEAN
While very large disasters, such as Katrina and the Indian Ocean tsunami are, fortunately, fairly rare, the frequency of disasters has been rising rapidly. The world is struggling to address skyrocketing disaster losses.
Rear Admiral Roger Girourd
JTF Pacific puts disaster response to the test
BY CLIVE ADDY
The Commander of Joint Task Force (Pacific) discusses the challenges of natural disaster preparation.
BY EDWARD MINYARD
Executing an effective evacuation plan is a massive undertaking.
BY MAJ HAROLD BOTTOMS
Protecting First Responders during CBRN incidents.
