The Evan Bray Show - Jim Mandeville - August 6th, 2025

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A new survey says that a majority of Canadians are losing confidence in their local emergency response, and most don't even know their evacuation routes during a weather emergency. Jim Mandeville, disaster specialist, SVP Large Loss North America at First Onsite Property Restoration, thinks Canadians can learn something from recent weather tragadies in the United States. He joins Tamara Cherry to explain how to protect yourself and your loved ones in case of an emergency.
6 Aug 2025 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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