Governance, Science & Technology of Mass Evacuations Speaker Series

Participants at a minimum of 50% of sessions will receive a certificate of attendance from CIFAL York

BACKGROUND

Mass evacuation is a critical component of disaster and emergency response. Planning for and implementation of mass evacuation requires significant attention to interrelated scientific, engineering, social, human, and governance aspects. Increasing number of extreme events combined with population growth in densely hazard prone areas, and expansion of hazardous industries present new challenges for mass evacuation. Exploring mass evacuation under these new developments has become ever more urgent. Delving into the multifaceted aspects of mass evacuations from the governance and cross-jurisdictional coordination, planning, decision making, and socio-economic angles to the engineering of evacuation routes, use of artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies is essential. It ensures that communities are not only prepared to act swiftly but also supported comprehensively during these critical junctures. The intersectionality of scientific rigor, engineering innovation, policy framework, and governance mechanisms will be the focus of this “mass evacuation” speaker series.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The key goals and objectives of the speaker series are to:

• Examine emerging challenges of mass evacuation
• Understand the role of new technologies in mass evacuation
• Share lessons identified and best practices of mass evacuation caused by emergencies and disasters
• Examine the critical role of public, private and non-governmental organizations in mass evacuation
• Understand the equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility aspects of mass evacuation
• Examine complexities and requirements for mass evacuation of vulnerable population and Indigenous communities
• Examine the role of science and technology in emerging mass evacuation challenges
• Explore ways to enhance the governance of mass evacuations at different levels and amongst various sectors
• Analyze recent mass evacuations in Canada and other countries
• Understand the role of infrastructure and early warning systems in mass evacuation
• Examine the public preparedness, behaviour, cultural needs, and response to mass evacuation
• Explore mass evacuation of pets and use of social services

TARGET AUDIENCES

• Emergency managers and practitioners
• Mass evacuation experts and planners
• Researchers
• Students
• Local and provincial emergency management staff involved in mass evacuation planning and response
• Representatives of intergovernmental organizations
• NGOs involved in mass evacuation support
• Civil Society and Community Leaders
• Federal government agencies including Public Safety Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, Royal Mounted Police, Environment Canada, Transport Canada
• Provincial and Local Government Agencies including Emergency Management Organizations
• NGOS such as Red Cross, Saint John Ambulance, Salvation Army
• Indigenous communities and Associations that represent them
• Critical Infrastructure owners, operators, and associations that represent them
• Insurance sector
• Military (CAF, CJOC)
• Disability organizations
• Post-secondary institutions, colleges, universities with training programs in disaster and emergency management

SESSION 1 TUESDAY MAY 21 2:00PM-3:00PM (EDT)

SESSION 2 TUESDAY JUNE 18 2:00PM-3:00PM (EDT)

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