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

Butterfly Effect Communications
Emergency Management
Crisis Communication
Crisis Communications
Emergency Preparedness
British Columbia Wildfires
Community Engagement
British Columbia
Public Information Officer
California Wildfires
Porters Lake and Lake Echo Wildfire
Mental Health
Misinformation
Public Safety
Nova Scotia
Wildfires
Disaster Response
Cybersecurity
2023 British Columbia Wildfires
Public Relations
2017 Wildfires

We explore effective strategies for managing misinformation, coordinating resources, and maintaining public trust when challenged by everything from issues to large-scale emergencies and disasters.

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 cr... more

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Emergency alerts are supposed to reach everyone - but they don’t. In this episode, Tim Conrad speaks with Jen McEachen, a deafblind emergency management professional who has spent years identifying the gaps that leave millions of pe... more

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(Please accept my apologies, a draft was uploaded initially and has been replaced on July 23 with the proper file.)

This Quickbits installment of the Wildfires, Floods and Chaos Communications Podcast zeroes in on a turbulent week ... more

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In this episode, Fire Chief Paul McCarthy of the 150 Mile Fire Department and Emergency Program Manager for the Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), joins host Tim Conrad for a deep dive into one of the most unpredictable wildfire sea... more

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In this Quickbits, host Tim Conrad shares a whirlwind behind‑the‑scenes look at a record‑breaking month for the Wildfires, Floods and Chaos Communications Podcast. Tim reflects on producing three episodes in a single day, crossing 1... more

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Paula Danyluk‑MacDonald
Principal of Atlantic View Elementary and evacuee described in the episode
Atlantic View Elementary, Cole Harbour Place evacuation center
Episode: Smoke, Schools, and Sudden Evacuation: Lessons from the 2008 Porters Lake Fire
Trent Ernst
Publisher of the Tumbler RidgeLines newspaper and community member
Tumbler RidgeLines
Episode: Inside Tumbler Ridge: A Local Journalist on the Worst School Shooting in Canadian History
Deb Borsos
Recovery Operations Specialist
British Columbia's Kootenay region
Episode: Nobody Talks About Recovery Like Her | Meet BC's Recovery specialist Deb Borsos, and host Tim Conrad
Robert Cosma
Indigenous Emergency Manager (teased guest)
Silkatene National Government
Episode: Quick Bits: Three Fire Chiefs video episode with a preview of our time with an Indigenous National Government's emergency manager
Reid Whynot
Honorary Chief, Canadian Volunteer Services Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
Bridgewater Fire Department
Episode: Crowds, Crises, and Communication: Three Volunteer Fire Chiefs and 150 Years of Service | Guests Honorary Chief Reid Whynot, Honorary Chief Wayne Thorburne, and Chief Michael Nauss of Nova Scotia’s Bridgewater Fire Department, join host Tim Conrad
Wayne Thorburne
Honorary Chief
Bridgewater Fire Department
Episode: Crowds, Crises, and Communication: Three Volunteer Fire Chiefs and 150 Years of Service | Guests Honorary Chief Reid Whynot, Honorary Chief Wayne Thorburne, and Chief Michael Nauss of Nova Scotia’s Bridgewater Fire Department, join host Tim Conrad
Michael Nauss
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Bridgewater Fire Department
Episode: Crowds, Crises, and Communication: Three Volunteer Fire Chiefs and 150 Years of Service | Guests Honorary Chief Reid Whynot, Honorary Chief Wayne Thorburne, and Chief Michael Nauss of Nova Scotia’s Bridgewater Fire Department, join host Tim Conrad
Heather Stuka
Guest featured in the episode
Episode: Quick Bits: Last episode now on video and upcoming episode teaser. Calm chaos now at communicationspodcast.com
Heather Shtuka
Mother of Ryan Shtuka and guest discussing crisis impact
Episode: Trailer: Crisis Comms & the Search for Ryan Shtuka | When the Attention Leaves, a Conversation with Heather Shtuka

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Tim Conrad
Host and lead presenter focused on crisis communications, emergency management, and disaster storytelling. Associated with Butterfly Effect Communications, a production and consulting entity.

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What Makes STANDARDIZATION So Important For Emergency Management? | With guest Todd Livingston of EMAP.org and host Tim Conrad
Q: Why is organizational culture so critical to preparedness and effective response?
Culture sets the tone for prioritizing training, collaboration, and continuous improvement; with strong leadership and empowered teams, organizations turn standards into proactive capabilities rather than mere compliance.
What Makes STANDARDIZATION So Important For Emergency Management? | With guest Todd Livingston of EMAP.org and host Tim Conrad
Q: What is EMAP and how does its standard support resilient emergency management programs?
EMAP provides a comprehensive framework that guides the development and continual improvement of emergency management systems, aligning authorities, planning, training, and stakeholder coordination to build a resilient, accountable program capable of managing multi-hazard events.
Why Recruiting Volunteers Is Getting Harder | With guest Karen Knight, a volunteer management strategist who discusses the intersection of emergencies and volunteers with host Tim Conrad
Q: What role does training play in keeping volunteers effective and safe?
Streamline hoops and training so people can contribute quickly, and fill training gaps with meaningful, shorter activities that still build essential capabilities.
Why Recruiting Volunteers Is Getting Harder | With guest Karen Knight, a volunteer management strategist who discusses the intersection of emergencies and volunteers with host Tim Conrad
Q: How can organizations keep volunteers engaged when there are limited opportunities or high stress?
Build relationships, delegate to people with the right skills, create clear roles with boundaries, and use micro-tasks to keep volunteers active without overwhelming them.
How TRUST HAS SHIFTED news consumption and how to adapt | Part 3 of 3 with author Doug Levy of The Communications Golden Hour® book and host Tim Conrad
Q: How do you maintain your mental well-being during the most intense response moments?
Utilize box breathing techniques to stay grounded and ensure that you check in on your team and community members.

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A practical, practitioner-focused podcast exploring crisis communications, emergency management, and disaster response across wildfires and floods. Episodes center on frontline storytelling, lessons learned from past emergencies, and strategies to manage misinformation, coordinate resources, and maintain public trust. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on community engagement, real-world case studies from North America, and accessible, actionable guidance for responders, communicators, volunteers, and local leaders. A distinctive angle is the blend of personal narratives with operational lessons, plus frequent live and video formats that offer behind-the-scenes access to preparedness training, incidents, and recovery efforts.

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