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The Toronto-based Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) is a world-class centre for multi-disciplinary disaster prevention research and communication. ICLR has been designated as an IRDR International Centre of Excellence. See www.iclr.org

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ICLRCanada@iclrcanada.bsky.social · 2w ago

What is a #wildfire complex? A wildfire complex refers to multiple blazes burning in close proximity that are overseen by a single incident management team. By centralizing leadership responders can streamline operations and optimize resource allocation.

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ICLRCanada@iclrcanada.bsky.social · 3w ago

The United States, a country smaller than Canada, has experienced close to 40,000 wildfires so far this year (and it's only mid-July). Canada has had about 3,600. Yet Republicans are schooling us about neglect and inaction. Typical.

Dr. Jeff Masters@drjeffmasters.bsky.social · 3w ago

Canadian AQI model has joined the U.S. models in predicting potentially record-breaking smoke levels Wed-Fri in the Great Lakes. A bad look for the Detroit, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Buffalo, and Toronto metro areas. The EPA site to judge records is down, not removed, as I incorrectly stated before.

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Dave Sills 🍁🌪️🎶⚓☮️@davesills.ca · 4w ago

Really intense supercell with strong rotation heading southeast toward Waldheim, SK, north of Saskatoon. Tornado warned, and chasers have reported tornadoes with the storms in this area. Very large hail also possible. Take shelter immediately if in the path of this storm. #SKstorm

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ICLRCanada@iclrcanada.bsky.social · last mo.

Read about a pilot project currently underway in Fernie, BC involving @BigBlockConst @ICLRCanada and TD Insurance. The project integrates modular construction to build townhomes with #wildfire-resistant designs and non-combustible exterior materials. stories.td.com/ca/en/articl...

Fernie project builds homes designed to resist wildfire

TD Insurance is supporting a pilot project in Fernie, B.C., that's building townhomes with wildfire-resistant materials.

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ICLRCanada@iclrcanada.bsky.social · last mo.

Venezuela hit by strong back-to-back earthquakes, prompting warnings of potentially heavy casualties The 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes collapsed buildings in the capital Caracas www.cbc.ca/news/world/e...

Strong earthquakes hit north-central Venezuela, prompting warnings of potentially heavy casualties | CBC News

Two strong earthquakes shook north-central Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, collapsing buildings in the capital Caracas and prompting scientists to warn of potentially heavy casualties and ‌widesprea...

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ICLRCanada@iclrcanada.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Are potable water powered backup sumps a good choice? No, because of the issues related in the story below. During extreme rain events, great pressure is placed on wastewater + water treatment systems. Water driven backup sump systems add to the problem. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Deluge of rain leads to flooding, water restrictions in Edmonton and surrounding communities | CBC News

The Tuesday forecast calls for clear, sunny skies but more rain is in the forecast for the weekend, which could tip the scales to make this June the rainest on record, according to Environment Canada.

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