Dan Millar is a Rotarian, Paul Harris Fellow, and the Assistant Territorial Director of Emergency Disaster Services with The Salvation Army. A third-generation Salvationist, he has dedicated his life to service and leadership in both business and community work. His presentation focused on the realities of emergency disaster response, highlighting both historical and current events, including the Halifax Explosion, ongoing wildfire activity, and increasing flood risks.
Key takeaways included: The growing frequency and scale of natural disasters, the importance of preparedness and coordinated response, the presence of 97 Community Response Units across Canada, emergency kitchen trucks capable of producing up to 1500 meals, and the importance of building resilience, readiness, and equity in response efforts.
Dan also encouraged those interested to explore EDS training programs to get involved. A powerful and timely presentation that reminded us of the importance of being prepared, informed, and ready to act.