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 The following organizations are involved in emergency preparedness and management research, planning or services. Canadian government- Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)
CSIS’s role is to investigate threats, analyze information and produce intelligence. It then reports to, and advises, the Government of Canada, so as to protect the country and its citizens. Key threats include terrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, espionage, foreign interference and cyber-tampering affecting critical infrastructure. - CANUTEC - Canadian Transport Emergency Center (Transport Canada)
CANUTEC is operated by Transport Canada to assist emergency response personnel in handling emergencies related to the transportation of dangerous goods. This website describes their services and data resources, as well as regulatory requirements for incident reporting. - CBRN Research and Technology Initiative
The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Research and Technology Initiative (CRTI) funds science and technology projects that strengthen Canada's preparedness for, prevention of, and response to potential CBRN terrorist attacks. This website provides information about CRTI programs and projects and links to other relevant sites. - Center for Topographic Information (Natural Resources Canada)
The Centre for Topographic Information is responsible for the acquisition, management and dissemination of topographic information for the Canadian landmass. This website allows users to find specifications for topographic maps of specific interest and locate map distributors; it also describes current projects. - Counter-Terrorism Coordination and Health Information Networks (Public Health Agency of Canada)
The Counter-Terrorism Coordination and Health Information Networks (CTCHIN) Section of the Public Health Agency of Canada coordinates with stakeholders, provides early warning surveillance and is an information resource on health-related aspects of CBRN. This website contains information about CTCHIN’s mission, partnerships and programs. - Earthquakes Canada (Natural Resources Canada)
Earthquakes Canada is part of the Canadian Hazard Information Service at Natural Resources Canada. Tools, maps, and other data on recent and historical seismic activity and earthquakes can be found on this website. - Emergency Telecommunications (Industry Canada)
Industry Canada has the lead role for emergency telecommunications in Canada. This website describes their programs and activities, committees and working groups, and provides information for national and regional contact points. - Energy Infrastructure Protection Division (Natural Resources Canada)
The Energy Infrastructure Protection Division of Natural Resources Canada formulates policies and provides advice to the Minister on Canada’s critical energy infrastructure protection and emergency preparedness. The website outlines the division’s main functions and provides links to related agencies and associations. - Environmental Emergencies Program (Environment Canada)
The Environmental Emergencies program is responsible for the prevention of, preparedness for, response to, and recovery from environmental emergencies. This website describes the program objectives and initiatives, related regulations and guidelines, and lists relevant information resources. - Forest Fire in Canada - Canadian Forest Service (Natural Resources Canada)
The Canadian Forest Service is involved in forest sustainability and safety in Canada. This website provides forest fire information and resources, including forest fire research fact sheets, the National Forest Fire Situation Report and the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System. - GeoConnections - Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure
GeoConnections is a national initiative to provide Canadians with geospatial data, tools and services over the Internet. This website allows users to locate geospatial information related to specific regions and topics from multiple sources. - National Search and Rescue Secretariat
The National Search and Rescue Secretariat acts as a liaison for search and rescue agencies and all partners involved in Canadian search and rescue. This website provides information and resources for SAR personnel, including research projects, standards and best practices, events and a quarterly online magazine. - Natural Hazards and Emergency Response Program (Natural Resources Canada)
The goal of the NHER program is to reduce losses from natural hazards and to enhance disaster response preparedness. This website describes the program delivery and partnership arrangements, as well as several current projects organized by type of natural hazard.
International government- Emergency Management Australia (EMA) (Australia)
EMA provides national leadership in the development of measures to reduce risk to communities and manage the consequences of disasters. This website offers information concerning EMA training programs, resources for communities and volunteers, research and awareness publications, as well as organizational policies and plans. - FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Education and Training (United States)
FEMA's role within the Department of Homeland Security is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. The FEMA website provides extensive information for the American public as well as the emergency management community about prevention, preparation, response and assistance. - Homeland Security (United States)
The Department of Homeland Security missions are to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters. This website outlines related tools and resources for citizens, first responders, business, government and employees. Information is organized by topics such as emergencies and disasters, immigration and borders, etc. - Home Office (United Kingdom)
The Home Office has a broad mandate in crime prevention, national security, delivery of justice, immigration and social inclusion. This website offers extensive information and resources to the public in all of these areas, including preventative steps, press releases and emergency procedures related to national security. - National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (United States)
The National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) is a part of the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The website provides an overview of NPPTL and links to various websites on personal protective technology and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) issues.
Associations and research organizations- Canadian Avalanche Association
This non-governmental, not-for-profit association is Canada’s national organization promoting avalanche safety. The website contains news bulletins, weather links, online courses and other resources for both the public and experts in the field. - Canadian Red Cross
The Canadian Red Cross Society is a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the situation of the most vulnerable in Canada and throughout the world. This website provides information and news on the Canadian Red Cross’s programs in Canada and around the world. - Earth Observatory (NASA) - Natural Hazards (United States)
The Earth Observatory publishes satellite images and scientific information primarily related to climate and environmental events. The Natural Hazards section of the website provides satellite images with descriptions for several types of natural hazards from 2001 to the present. - National Emergency Management Association
The National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) is a non-partisan, non-profit association in the United States. The website provides information about NEMA, its conferences, services and links to similar organizations. - Natural Hazards Center (University of Colorado)
The Natural Hazards Research and Applications Center collects and shares information and research concerning the social science and policy aspects of disasters. This website offers numerous online reports and papers, outlines the projects and scholarships of the Center, contains categorized and annotated website resources, and allows search of their extensive HazLit library bibliography. - Office of the Fire Commissioner (British Columbia)
The Office of the Fire Commissioner is the senior authority in British Columbia for fire safety and prevention. This website provides public education information, including safety information bulletins. It also provides information to the firefighting community, including reports, publications, and training and certification resources. - Ontario Paramedic Association
This professional association is a non-profit organization representing paramedics across Ontario. The website provides information for the general public, paramedics and OPA members. - Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver is a national public education program sponsored by the Railway Association of Canada and Transport Canada. Its website contains information about the program, interactive tools and safety tips. - Radio Amateurs of Canada
Amateur radio operators may maintain distance communications, and support local safety and relief efforts during or after disasters. The Radio Amateurs of Canada website describes accreditation, operations, technical and regulatory information for members of the association and the public. - St. John Ambulance Canada
St. John Ambulance provides first aid and CPR training and related community services. Information on programs, courses and the mission of St. John Ambulance is available on this website. - Telematics Research Lab (Simon Fraser University)
Activities of the Telematics Research Lab include applied disaster communication research within Canada and internationally. This web page provides brief descriptions of current projects. - The International Emergency Management Society
The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS) website contains information about the organization, upcoming conferences, forums and tools.
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