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This page contains a list of upcoming and archived events focused on disaster management, service continuity planning and community resiliency.

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World Continuity Congress Malaysia 2009

July 8-9, 2009

Managing Business Continuity within Uncertain Times. Click here for more information.

World Conference on Disaster Management Toronto 2009

June 21-24, 2009

The 19th World Conference on Disaster Management (WCDM) is taking place June 21-24, 2009 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The WCDM is the premier event for disaster management professionals. With the 2009 theme: "A Climate for Change - Communication, Collaboration and Cooperation" the conference will offer a unique educational experience that provides a platform for the exchange of ideas and networking opportunities in a climate that fosters change. Click here for more information.

Volunteer Manitoba: Community Disaster Preparedness: Tools & Templates

June 17, 2009 - 12:00 - 1:30PM in Beausejour, MB

In this Brown Bag session, participants will be provided with the tools needed to develop a written plan for disaster response and recovery. Using templates, participants will be guided through the key elements to consider when putting together a plan for their program/organization. An all hazards approach (good for all types of disasters) will be emphasized.

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Emergency Preparedness Week

May 3-9, 2009

An annual event that takes place each year during the first full week of May. This national event is coordinated by Public Safety Canada, in close collaboration with the provinces and territories and partners. Click here for more information.

Atlantic Conference on Disaster Management

April 29 & 30, 2009, Delta St. John's, St. John's, NL

Effective planning for Pandemics and other Emergencies
How would you respond if your community was impacted by a health-related emergency such as an influenza pandemic or SARS? The 3rd Atlantic Conference on Disaster Management, organized by the Canadian Red Cross, will bring together several leading experts including keynote speakers like Dr. David Butler-Jones, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, who will address health-related emergencies as a key area of concern in Disaster Management.

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