Blog

The CEPCA Convention has wrapped up, and we’re excited to share some of the amazing moments from the event! Canadian Disaster Response...

Join Canadian Disaster Response Organization, an Endorsing Partner, in Ottawa at the  Canadian Emergency Preparedness and Climate...

The new Emergency and Disaster Management Act,  (EDMA) is now in force in BC. While new tools and powers under the EDMA are now in place,...

The new EDMA incorporates the principles of the UN Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, and reflects key policy shifts informed by

The Top 10 Things You Need to Know About the Upcoming Solar Eclipse in Canada. Let's dive right in! Date and Time: On April 8, 2024,...

“This is the most comprehensive plan in Canada and the team led by Heather Lucente, President of West Carleton Disaster Relief, is one of...

Emergencies present unique and difficult challenges that can have profound and far-reaching consequences for any community or...

Recently a good friend and an experienced emergency management professional, Jeff Warren, posted on LinkedIn a very simple post providing...

In times of crisis, effective leadership can mean the difference between chaos and calm, confusion, and clarity, and ultimately, between...

When I began my career in emergency management, it was with a sincere desire to help others during times of disaster. I took that...

CDRO is honored to share that our members in partnership with Ontario Search and Rescue Volunteer Association completed a deployment to...

Canada's landscapes are home to vast forests that hold immense ecological value and provide recreational opportunities for its residents...

In times of crisis, the strength and resilience of communities are tested. It is during these moments that non-governmental organizations...

Emergency Preparedness Week is an important annual event in Canada that aims to raise awareness and promote preparedness for emergencies...

Springtime is a beautiful season, with blooming flowers and warmer weather, but it also brings the risk of flooding. As the snow melts...

The Independent First Nations Alliance (IFNA), a First Nations-led Tribal Council, supports various communities including Muskrat Dam...

On February 3, the Government of Ontario announced the release of its first-ever Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action...

Program Services – Director of Advisory Portfolio Community Disaster Response Ontario (CDRO) is pleased to announce that Ms. Kyla Burtyn,...

In 2021 within Ontario there were 593 forest fires. The ten-year average is 398, these fires burned 770,000 hectares and resulted in...

On Saturday 21st May 2022 a high-impact derecho event affects the Windsor to Quebec City corridor, it was described by meteorologists as...