• 44: “Understanding Cascading Hazards” Guest: Armel Castellan

  • Jan 23 2025
  • Length: 36 mins
  • Podcast

44: “Understanding Cascading Hazards” Guest: Armel Castellan

  • Summary

  • In this episode of the Get FireSmart Podcast, we’re joined by Armel Castellan, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada. With a diverse career spanning aviation meteorology, Arctic weather, Indigenous collaboration, and emergency management, he brings a unique perspective to wildfire resilience. In this episode, we explore the intricate relationship between weather, wildfire, and health, diving into topics like cascading hazards, the rising frequency of extreme weather events, and their immense impacts on vulnerable populations. Join us as Armel shares insights from his keynote presentation at the 2024 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit, highlighting the role of partnerships, community preparedness, and the evolving science of smoke and health impacts.

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