Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications: Management of Issues, Crises and Disasters

We explore effective strategies for managing misinformation, coordinating resources, and maintaining public trust during wildfires and floods. 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 and stay informed on managing chaos in disasters, emergencies and crises. Find us on YouTube where you can watch recent episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVR9ZZ8PTuX6NAeUwUcCtdkZxeGh58fJF&si=hSeSjoS5X0nfujTV

Podcasting since 2024 • 35 episodes

Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications: Management of Issues, Crises and Disasters

Latest Episodes

Smoke, Schools, and Sudden Evacuation: Lessons from the 2008 Porters Lake Fire

When the 2008 Porters Lake–Lake Echo wildfire tore through the suburbs east of Halifax, more than 5,000 people were forced to flee with only minutes to decide what mattered most. In this episode, Paula Danyluk‑MacDonald - evacuee, mother, neigh...

June 30, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 28 • 45:35

Inside Tumbler Ridge: A Local Journalist on the Worst School Shooting in Canadian History

On February 10, 2026, the peaceful mountain town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia faced the worst school shooting in Canadian history. In minutes, eight lives were taken at the community’s only secondary school and at the shooter's home...

June 17, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 27 • 1:14:26

Quick Bits: Road Trip Through Wildfire Recovery and Community Resilience

Tim provides an update after his nearly 3,000 kilometre journey through British Columbia and Alberta. Community rebuilding after wildfiresEmergency management insights from the roadPersonal reflections on safe...

May 29, 2026 • 8:07

Live Tuesday: Is it really Emergency Preparedness Week, and what motivates people? | With host Tim Conrad

What motivates people to prepare for emergencies? Is this the best week for emergency preparedness - or are there greater opportunities lurking? Join Tim and the conversation, recorded Live on LinkedIn and YouTube. In this episode, ...

May 05, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 26 • 1:09:21

Quick Bits - Live Episode today - Is it really Emergency Preparedness Week, and what motivates people?

Join Tim today, Tuesday, May 5 at 1700 Pacific, 1800 Mountain, 1900 Central, 2000 Eastern, 2100 Atlantic or 2130 in Newfoundland, for the next Live, on the Butterfly Effect Communications channels on YouTube, LinkedIn, and maybe on Facebook and...

May 05, 2026 • 3:44