As B.C. grapples with catastrophic floods and wildfires rage in Alberta causing widespread destruction, Ottawa has announced its first national risk assessment to address the rise in climate crisis-related disasters. The National Risk Profile, announced Thursday, examines disaster risks from three of the most concerning hazards facing Canadians — earthquakes, wildfires, and floods. It includes training 1,000 firefighters, launching a national earthquake warning system in 2024 and creating an online flooding portal for Canadians. The next phase of the profile will focus on heat waves, hurricanes and space weather. …As the world continues to experience these disasters, it is crucial to increase risk awareness to inform decision-making for preparation and response, federal government officials said, at a news conference in Ottawa Thursday. …Billed as a “whole-of-society approach,” the National Risk Profile aims to help residents prepare for, manage, and recover from emergencies, and help them understand the realities of increased disasters related to climate change.

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