Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications: Management of Issues, Crises and Disasters
By Butterfly Effect Communications, Stories and Strategies
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We explore effective strategies for managing misinformation, coordinating resources, and maintaining public trust during wildfires and floods. 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 crisis communications.
Follow Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications and stay informed on managing chaos in disasters, emergencies and crises. Find us on YouTube where you can watch recent episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVR9ZZ8PTuX6NAeUwUcCtdkZxeGh58fJF&si=hSeSjoS5X0nfujTV
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Quick Bits: Road Trip Through Wildfire Recovery and Community Resilience
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May 29, 2026 |
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Live Tuesday: Is it really Emergency Preparedness Week, and what motivates people? | With host Tim Conrad
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May 06, 2026 |
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Quick Bits - Live Episode today - Is it really Emergency Preparedness Week, and what motivates people?
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May 05, 2026 |
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Live Friday on the Wildfires, Floods and Chaos Communications Podcast with Tim Conrad
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Apr 25, 2026 |
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Quick Bits: Honouring a Helper, New Video Episode with Recovery Queen Deb Borsos, and a Live Teaser
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Nobody Talks About Recovery Like Her | Meet BC's Recovery specialist Deb Borsos, and host Tim Conrad
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Quick Bits: Video Episodes, Chilcotin Stories, and the Recovery Queen Preview
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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From Evacuee to Emergency Manager: Robert Cosma on Indigenous Leadership | Indigenous perspectives from the Tŝilhqot’in National Government leader, and host Tim Conrad, APR
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Quick Bits: Three Fire Chiefs video episode with a preview of our time with an Indigenous National Government's emergency manager
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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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
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Quick Bits: Last episode now on video and upcoming episode teaser. Calm chaos now at communicationspodcast.com
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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When the Attention Leaves: Crisis Communications and the Search for Ryan Shtuka | A conversation with Heather Shtuka and host Tim Conrad
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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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
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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What Makes STANDARDIZATION So Important For Emergency Management? | With guest Todd Livingston of EMAP.org and host Tim Conrad
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Cybersecurity MISTAKES That Will Cost You BIG | With information technology expert Hunter Geerts and host Tim Conrad
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Is it trash or truth? Information and the California wildfires | With Ventura County Battalion Chief Pete Jensen and host Tim Conrad
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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The BEST Way to Work with Family Liaison Officers During Emergencies | With search and rescue author Moose Mutlow and host Tim Conrad
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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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
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Communicating in a time of chaos, war and conflict with guest, author Doug Levy | Part 2 of 3 with The Communications Golden Hour author, and host Tim Conrad
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Public Information Officer: Systems, Role, and Learning | Part 1 of 3 with author Doug Levy of The Communications Golden Hour® Book and host Tim Conrad
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Case Study: 2008 Nova Scotia Porters Lake and Lake Echo Wildfire - The first sign of social media and misinformation in an emergency | Host Tim Conrad looks back at his first wildfire as a public information officer
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Crisis Communications Management: Training for the Worst, Performing at Your Best. How to Develop From Plan to Program for PIO/Public Information Officers and Public Relations professionals. With guest Shawna Bruce, and host Tim Conrad
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Avoiding Panic: Learning from Planning and Preparedness in Earthquake and Tsunami Zones, plus Dark Humour | With guest emergency planner Dorit Mason and host Tim Conrad
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Community-Driven Disaster Response: Lessons from Cariboo | Part 2 of 2 with guest Steph Masun, former recovery and emergency manager, and host, Tim Conrad
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Recovering Together in the Cariboo: Teamwork in Emergency Operations Response and Disaster Recovery | Part 1 of 2 with emergency manager and recovery manager, Steph Masun, and host, Tim Conrad
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Connecting in Chaos: PR Strategies from the Frontlines of Wildfires, Floods and Chaos | With PIO Tim Conrad and guest host Jan Enns
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Documenting Disaster: The Power of Preparation | With business continuity and public relations professional, Michele Toma and host Tim Conrad
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Voices in the Inferno: Emergency Communication | Guest Kendra Stoner discusses the spicy moments of the 2023 Bush Creek East wildfire in BC's Shuswap region with host, Tim Conrad
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Crisis on the Ground: Public Outreach and Personal Recovery | The mental toll on emergency responders with guest Lloyd Piehl and host Tim Conrad
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Crisis Calls: Navigating Remote Emergency Operations Centres (EOC) | Former police PIO Leila Daoud joins host Tim Conrad to discuss the 2023 Squamish Lillooet wildfires with host Tim Conrad
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Inferno Insights: PR Strategies from the Frontlines | With veteran communicator Mike Lupien who talks about his experience with wildfires in Fort McMurray and BC's Shuswap region, with host Tim Conrad
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Calm in the Chaos: Mastering Wildfire Communications | Strategic communicator Brie Thorsteinson-Ogle discusses the chaotic 2023 wildfire season with host Tim Conrad
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May 28, 2024 |
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Trailer - Wildfires, Floods and Chaos Communications Podcast | A Canadian-based, global discussion on chaos and communications
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May 23, 2024 |