Preparing for the Unexpected is about how people, organizations and communities plan, prepare, test, communicate and respond to sudden unplanned events such as natural and manmade disasters and crises. The show is for everyone who wants an understanding of how plans are created for individuals, organizations and communities and for anyone who wants to know what they can do in their own lives to help protect themselves from unexpected events.
There is a myth that disasters happen to others but in reality, they happen to everyone. It's just a matter of when and how well-prepared you are. The greater the level of awareness, communication and knowledge, the quicker one bounces back from adversity.
The overall aim of Preparing for the Unexpected is to reduce the suffering, effects and impacts caused as a result of disasters and unexpected life events by increasing knowledge and awareness of Business Contingency and Disaster Planning and related activities.
Episodes (38)
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Encore: The Ontario Association of Emergency Management - OAEM
Encore: The Ontario Association of Emergency Management - OAEM
Published: 5 Apr 2018 Duration: 56:13This episode will focus on the Ontario Association of Emergency Management (OAEM). We'll talk with the president of the OAEM, Mr. Mike O'Brien and how he and his OAEM colleagues are building a central community for Emergency Managers. ... Read more →This episode will focus on the Ontario Association of Emergency Management (OAEM). We'll talk with the president of the OAEM, Mr. Mike O'Brien and how he and his OAEM colleagues are building a central community for Emergency Managers. ... Read more →
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Helping Those Who Have Experienced Disasters
Helping Those Who Have Experienced Disasters
Published: 8 Mar 2018 Duration: 01:00:00The 2018-03-08 episode will dig a bit deeper into how disasters impact our behaviors and ongoing responses to traumatic situations. We'll talk with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Rickey Miller, who will discuss the various ways in which peopl... Read more →The 2018-03-08 episode will dig a bit deeper into how disasters impact our behaviors and ongoing responses to traumatic situations. We'll talk with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Rickey Miller, who will discuss the various ways in which peopl... Read more →
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BCM and DR: Psychology and Disasters
BCM and DR: Psychology and Disasters
Published: 1 Mar 2018 Duration: 55:11Many organizations have plans to help their employees evacuate buildings and get to safe locations and then is the extent of most employee-related BCM plans. But disasters affect people differently and sometimes those impacts aren't know r... Read more →Many organizations have plans to help their employees evacuate buildings and get to safe locations and then is the extent of most employee-related BCM plans. But disasters affect people differently and sometimes those impacts aren't know r... Read more →
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Encore: Business Impact Analysis: Tips and Slips When Performing a BIA
Encore: Business Impact Analysis: Tips and Slips When Performing a BIA
Published: 22 Feb 2018 Duration: 54:47One of the most important aspects of building a Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery Program is ensuring the quality of planning and execution of a Business Impact Analysis (BIA). The BIA is the foundation upon which a strong program i... Read more →One of the most important aspects of building a Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery Program is ensuring the quality of planning and execution of a Business Impact Analysis (BIA). The BIA is the foundation upon which a strong program i... Read more →
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The Loss of a Loved One
The Loss of a Loved One
Published: 15 Feb 2018 Duration: 55:04Our 2018-02-15 episode will be a very personal show; one that you many or may not be able to relate to; the loss of a loved one. Host Alex Fullick will speak about his and his brother's personal journey and experiences dealing with the d... Read more →Our 2018-02-15 episode will be a very personal show; one that you many or may not be able to relate to; the loss of a loved one. Host Alex Fullick will speak about his and his brother's personal journey and experiences dealing with the d... Read more →
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Mid-Atlantic Disaster Recovery Association - MADRA
Mid-Atlantic Disaster Recovery Association - MADRA
Published: 8 Feb 2018 Duration: 57:25In this show we talk with the President and Vice-President of the Mid-Atlantic Disaster Recovery Association (MADRA), Mr. Curtis Bartell and Dean Gallop respectively. We'll talk about the MADRA organization and the various activities it's... Read more →In this show we talk with the President and Vice-President of the Mid-Atlantic Disaster Recovery Association (MADRA), Mr. Curtis Bartell and Dean Gallop respectively. We'll talk about the MADRA organization and the various activities it's... Read more →
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BCM and DR: Issues Management
BCM and DR: Issues Management
Published: 1 Feb 2018 Duration: 57:10Issues Management is nothing new to those in Project Management and Business Continuity though for many it's a misunderstood practice. We're joined by retired Issues Management expert Glen Duff, who was the VP of Issues Management at Ci... Read more →Issues Management is nothing new to those in Project Management and Business Continuity though for many it's a misunderstood practice. We're joined by retired Issues Management expert Glen Duff, who was the VP of Issues Management at Ci... Read more →
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BCM Program: Dependencies and Dependency Management
BCM Program: Dependencies and Dependency Management
Published: 25 Jan 2018 Duration: 54:10Nothing in Business Continuity Management (BCM) or Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) stands alone; everything has a dependency on some level. On this weeks show we will talk to Alvaro Orrantia a Senior Director for one of Canada's larges... Read more →Nothing in Business Continuity Management (BCM) or Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) stands alone; everything has a dependency on some level. On this weeks show we will talk to Alvaro Orrantia a Senior Director for one of Canada's larges... Read more →
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Unleashing the Value of Business Continuity Programs
Unleashing the Value of Business Continuity Programs
Published: 18 Jan 2018 Duration: 53:13Many organizations see BCM/DR as an expense but we'll speak with Marty Fox, author of "The Ultimate Business Continuity $uccess Guide", who will tips and ideas of how BCM/DR can add value to an organization. Marty has a passion for Busine... Read more →Many organizations see BCM/DR as an expense but we'll speak with Marty Fox, author of "The Ultimate Business Continuity $uccess Guide", who will tips and ideas of how BCM/DR can add value to an organization. Marty has a passion for Busine... Read more →
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Disaster Services with the Salvation Army
Disaster Services with the Salvation Army
Published: 11 Jan 2018 Duration: 57:05The Salvation Army has been on the front lines of many disasters since 1865 and with the Halifax Explosion in 1917, the organization began its great work in Canada. Join us as we talk to the Emergency Disaster Services Director for The ... Read more →The Salvation Army has been on the front lines of many disasters since 1865 and with the Halifax Explosion in 1917, the organization began its great work in Canada. Join us as we talk to the Emergency Disaster Services Director for The ... Read more →
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Encore: BCM and DR: Preparing for Public Relations
Encore: BCM and DR: Preparing for Public Relations
Published: 4 Jan 2018 Duration: 55:32This week we talk about Communications and Public Relations with globally recognized PR expert and author, Gerry McCusker. Communications is key in any disaster situation and the battle for who controls the narrative rages strong due ... Read more →This week we talk about Communications and Public Relations with globally recognized PR expert and author, Gerry McCusker. Communications is key in any disaster situation and the battle for who controls the narrative rages strong due ... Read more →
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Encore: BCM nd DR: Fire Protection and Fire Services
Encore: BCM nd DR: Fire Protection and Fire Services
Published: 28 Dec 2017 Duration: 56:23When people think of Fire Services the first thing that comes to mind is usually a large fire truck with sirens blaring, heading towards black smoke, yet there is so much more to Fire Protection than just red trucks, fire hoses and black sm... Read more →When people think of Fire Services the first thing that comes to mind is usually a large fire truck with sirens blaring, heading towards black smoke, yet there is so much more to Fire Protection than just red trucks, fire hoses and black sm... Read more →
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BCM and DR: Risk Management
BCM and DR: Risk Management
Published: 21 Dec 2017 Duration: 54:27One of the key components of any organization, which includes a core component of any Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Program, is Risk Management. Risk Management is a process that is one of the first components of creating a succes... Read more →One of the key components of any organization, which includes a core component of any Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Program, is Risk Management. Risk Management is a process that is one of the first components of creating a succes... Read more →
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Business Continuity at East Bay Municipal Utility District
Business Continuity at East Bay Municipal Utility District
Published: 14 Dec 2017 Duration: 53:57When people talk of Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery, many think of getting their key processes up and running or restoring their IT services, but what if what you do is a matter of life and death? East Bay Municipal Utility Dis... Read more →When people talk of Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery, many think of getting their key processes up and running or restoring their IT services, but what if what you do is a matter of life and death? East Bay Municipal Utility Dis... Read more →
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Community Care and Training with St. John Ambulance
Community Care and Training with St. John Ambulance
Published: 7 Dec 2017 Duration: 56:04For this episode we talk about community programs and 1st aid training with former St. John Ambulance regional representative, Brian Pittana. St. John Ambulance is known for helping train the community with 1st aid training programs and b... Read more →For this episode we talk about community programs and 1st aid training with former St. John Ambulance regional representative, Brian Pittana. St. John Ambulance is known for helping train the community with 1st aid training programs and b... Read more →
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The Disaster Recovery Insitute Canada -DRIC
The Disaster Recovery Insitute Canada -DRIC
Published: 30 Nov 2017 Duration: 55:33The Disaster Recovery Institute Canada (DRIC) is an esteemed organization when it comes to training and certification for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery professionals. This episode we are honoured to have with us the new Preside... Read more →The Disaster Recovery Institute Canada (DRIC) is an esteemed organization when it comes to training and certification for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery professionals. This episode we are honoured to have with us the new Preside... Read more →
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Encore: BCM and DR: What is Resiliency?
Encore: BCM and DR: What is Resiliency?
Published: 23 Nov 2017 Duration: 56:53Resiliency; a term very misunderstood and communicated in the BCM/DR industry. Some believe it's a product you buy off a shelf while others think they can hire someone to come in for a short time and suddenly their organizations become res... Read more →Resiliency; a term very misunderstood and communicated in the BCM/DR industry. Some believe it's a product you buy off a shelf while others think they can hire someone to come in for a short time and suddenly their organizations become res... Read more →
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Making Organizations Resilient with Agility Recovery
Making Organizations Resilient with Agility Recovery
Published: 16 Nov 2017 Duration: 54:18Creating a resilient organization is something many organization strive for but many fall short in their goals. This week we'll speak with Scott Teel from Agility Recovery who'll provide some great insight on what Business Continuity and Di... Read more →Creating a resilient organization is something many organization strive for but many fall short in their goals. This week we'll speak with Scott Teel from Agility Recovery who'll provide some great insight on what Business Continuity and Di... Read more →
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Encore: Communications
Encore: Communications
Published: 9 Nov 2017 Duration: 57:04In this week's episode we talk about one of the most critical aspects of any Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery program - communications! Communication is highly misunderstood and many individuals, organizations and communities don... Read more →In this week's episode we talk about one of the most critical aspects of any Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery program - communications! Communication is highly misunderstood and many individuals, organizations and communities don... Read more →
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The Ontario Association of Emergency Management - OAEM
The Ontario Association of Emergency Management - OAEM
Published: 2 Nov 2017 Duration: 56:13This episode will focus on the Ontario Association of Emergency Management (OAEM). We'll talk with the president of the OAEM, Mr. Mike O'Brien and how he and his OAEM colleagues are building a central community for Emergency Managers. ... Read more →This episode will focus on the Ontario Association of Emergency Management (OAEM). We'll talk with the president of the OAEM, Mr. Mike O'Brien and how he and his OAEM colleagues are building a central community for Emergency Managers. ... Read more →
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