About EPIX

Welcome to the
Emergency Preparedness Information eXchange

The Emergency Preparedness Information eXchange (EPIX) is operated by the Telematics Research Lab in collaboration with the Centre for Policy Research on Science and Technology (CPROST) and PolyLAB. All three programs are part of the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada.

The purpose of EPIX is to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information among Canadian and international public and private sector organizations about the prevention of, preparation for, recovery from and/or mitigation of risk associated with natural and socio-technological disasters.

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The information provided via EPIX is presented as a public service.

EPIX is not intended to provide assistance during an emergency or disaster.

All parties utilizing such information agree that neither Simon Fraser University nor its supporting organizations shall have any liability or the responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, injury or ailment caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the information or lack of information contained on this system.

For further information about EPIX, contact:

Peter S. Anderson
Director, Telematics Research Lab and
Associate Director
Centre for Policy Research on Science and Technology
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, B.C.
Canada V5A 1S6
Email: anderson@sfu.ca

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