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Odour thresholds in emergency management : a jurisdictional review

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This report summarizes the use of odour thresholds in emergency situations in various jurisdictions, discusses the policy tools used to guide appropriate emergency response, and defines various... More ≫

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This report summarizes the use of odour thresholds in emergency situations in various jurisdictions, discusses the policy tools used to guide appropriate emergency response, and defines various measures of odour and air quality, including odour thresholds, ambient air quality objectives, and emergency response criteria.

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The heart of recovery : creating supportive school environments following a natural disaster

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The goal of the resource is to provide information and strategies that schools can use to create welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environments to support the resilience and... More ≫

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The goal of the resource is to provide information and strategies that schools can use to create welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environments to support the resilience and well-being of students and staff after a natural disaster. The information and strategies described in the resource focus on psychological recovery, "the process of facilitating resilience within individuals, families and communities exposed to disasters".

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Building on the basics resource guide : planning for recreation in emergency response and recovery

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The purpose of the Building on the Basics resource guide is to support the planning of recreation services for those impacted by natural disasters and other emergency situations. While the role of... More ≫

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The purpose of the Building on the Basics resource guide is to support the planning of recreation services for those impacted by natural disasters and other emergency situations. While the role of the recreation sector in emergencies is often focused primarily on providing a staging area for first responders or shelter to people who have been displaced, there is also strong evidence that providing recreation services to those impacted by the emergency has significant benefits. The information, tools, and resources in this guide can be tailored to suit the local context and customized to fit with organizational needs and capacity. The guide includes a workbook which provides example templates for building components of a recreation services emergency plan.

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Disaster recovery program handbook : small businesses and landlords

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This handbook explains the disaster recovery programs offered by the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Emergency Management Agency. This handbook has been developed specifically for... More ≫

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This handbook explains the disaster recovery programs offered by the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Emergency Management Agency. This handbook has been developed specifically for landlords and small businesses (20 or less full-time employees).

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Disaster recovery program handbook : not-for-profit organizations, institutions and condo associations

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This handbook explains the disaster recovery programs offered by the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Emergency Management Agency. This handbook has been developed specifically for... More ≫

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This handbook explains the disaster recovery programs offered by the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Emergency Management Agency. This handbook has been developed specifically for not-for-profit organizations, institutions and condo associations.

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Disaster recovery program handbook : homeowners and tenants

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This handbook explains the disaster recovery programs offered by the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Emergency Management Agency. This handbook has been developed specifically for... More ≫

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This handbook explains the disaster recovery programs offered by the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Emergency Management Agency. This handbook has been developed specifically for homeowners and tenants.

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Disaster recovery program handbook : agricultural operations

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This handbook explains the disaster recovery programs offered by the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Emergency Management Agency. This handbook has been developed specifically for... More ≫

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This handbook explains the disaster recovery programs offered by the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Emergency Management Agency. This handbook has been developed specifically for agricultural operations. If you belong to one of the other groups, please refer to the appropriate handbook.

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Home again : recovery after the Wood Buffalo wildfire

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The progress report outlines events leading up to the evacuation, actions taken during the wildfire, and work done to support the long-term recovery of the region.

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Debris removal

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The June 2013 flood resulted in the deposit of unprecedented amounts of debris in rivers and streams. In some cases, debris can result in channel blockages, harmful erosion, localized flooding and... More ≫

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The June 2013 flood resulted in the deposit of unprecedented amounts of debris in rivers and streams. In some cases, debris can result in channel blockages, harmful erosion, localized flooding and may pose a significant public safety hazard.

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Department license of occupation (DLO) application requirements

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This document provides information about the Department License of Occupation (DLO) application package.

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