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Digital first responders play a growing role in disaster response. Are there lessons Canada should learn?

Author Sharlene Gandhi
โ€œWhether youโ€™re in a developing country or a developed one, the majority of first assistance is done by local community members.โ€

Why It Matters

Humanitarian responses need reliable communications infrastructure. Equipping municipal staff with the technical skills to repair damaged infrastructure could be crucial as climate change continues to increase the frequency of natural disasters.

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