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Keeping Your Organization Running When Disaster Strikes
April 10, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Keeping Your Organization Running When Disaster Strikes
Practical Steps to Protect Critical Services
Disasters can strike at any time—whether it’s a flood, fire, supply chain breakdown, or civil unrest—and your organization needs to be prepared to continue operating no matter what. This session is designed for business owners, managers, and decision-makers who want to develop or refine their business continuity plans to protect critical services.
Event details:
Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom – Register here
What You Will Learn:
- Identifying Your Biggest Risks: Pinpoint the vulnerabilities in your operations, from infrastructure gaps to supply chain disruptions.
- Building Action Plans That Actually Work: Learn how to create actionable, step-by-step plans to maintain essential services during a crisis, with effective communication strategies and resource management.
- Real-World Case Studies: See how other organizations have successfully navigated crises and apply their lessons to your own business continuity plan.
- Testing Preparedness: Participate in tabletop exercises designed to test your team’s response to simulated disaster scenarios and pinpoint areas for improvement.
Why You Should Attend:
This session will equip you with the tools and strategies to either create or strengthen your organization’s business continuity plan—so you can face challenges with confidence.
Looking ahead to the next sessions in the series:
Ensure that your organization is prepared for every challenge by signing up for the full series today! Whether you want to enhance your policies, improve efficiency, or promote workplace mental wellness, these sessions are designed to give you the skills to thrive.
Session 2: May 7, 2025: |
Session 3: June 4, 2025: |
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Improving Policies and Procedures to Enhance Business Efficiencies |
Mental Health in the Workplace |
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About the Speaker
Jackson Heraid
Jackson Heraid is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in emergency services, mental health, community healthcare, and crisis intervention. Currently serving as the Community Initiatives Manager at Maskwacis Ambulance Authority, he leads programs that focus on improving healthcare outcomes in Indigenous communities. With dual certifications as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Paramedic, he combines clinical expertise with leadership across diverse sectors, including emergency services, addictions programs, law enforcement, hospitals, crisis intervention, and education. As an expert in mental health first aid, de-escalation, and crisis response, Jackson has developed training programs for healthcare workers, social services staff, and security personnel to manage high-risk situations, prevent workplace violence, and reduce occupational stress injuries.