Gregory W. Solecki is a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and an internationally certified Incident Command System (ICS) instructor for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC). He has over 25 years of progressive front-line experience in business continuity, emergency management and business administration.

He is formally educated with an applied Business Degree in Emergency Services (with honours) and also teaches as a visiting staff member at the Canadian Emergency Management College in Ottawa, as well as the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology for the Emergency Management Diploma program.

Mr. Solecki specializes in critical infrastructure protection and has also provided his expertise for Canada in emergency management ISO standards, and the recently published book; Critical Infrastructure Understanding Its Component Parts, Vulnerabilities, Operating Risks, and Interdependencies.

Emergency Preparedness Week is Canada's annual, national event that takes place during the first full week of May. The main objective is to increase awareness about individual preparedness.

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