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

Send us Fan MailEver wonder what it takes to be the calm in the storm during an emergency?  Tim talks with Dorit Mason, an expert in emergency planning and operations. They look at the critical role of planners in emergency operations centres (EOCs), recalling their experiences managing wildfire evacuations in 2017.  Mason shares insights on the characteristics of a great planner, the importance of personal preparedness, and how effective communication plays a vital role in crisis management.  They discuss the essential traits required for those working in EOCs and reflect on the camaraderie and humor that keep emergency teams going through the toughest times.  Listen For:02:48 Importance of EOCs08:21 The Synergy Between Planning and Communication14:31 Volunteering Safely During Earthquakes21:26 What Earthquake Planning Teaches Us Connect with guest: Dorit MasonLinkedIn | Public emergency preparation and recovery - Province of British Columbia  Connect with Tim ConradLinkedIn | Website | Facebook | Instagram Visit www.communicationspodcast.com for more detailed show info including photos and videos.