Disaster Zone Podcast

JULY 11, 2023

Washington State is one of the most high hazard states here in the United States. In this podcast we review what the state’s hazards are, how emergency management at the state level is organized and then get Robert’s take on a number of issues facing the State and how it is responding.

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All-Hazards Management Disaster Preparedness Hazard 130

everbridge

MAY 2, 2023

Four steps for organizations to proactively address chronic hazards Global climate change continues to have a profound impact on businesses worldwide, with chronic hazards such as flooding, wildfires, and extreme weather conditions posing a significant risk to industries.

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Hazard All-Hazards Risk Management Resilience 52

Disaster Zone Podcast

MAY 9, 2023

Yes, there are potential dangers that can come from solar activity. In this podcast the threats that come from the sun are reviewed as well as the detection methods and also the various dangers that are possible from solar activity. Yes, there are potential dangers that can come from solar activity.

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All-Hazards Hazard Activation Government 130

Disaster Zone Podcast

MAY 17, 2022

We also delve into what makes FEMA Region 10 unique in its own way, from the people, hazards and approaches to emergency management. We also delve into what makes FEMA Region 10 unique in its own way, from the people, hazards and approaches to emergency management.

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All-Hazards Logistics Hazard Education 130

Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This textbook provides a multitude of case studies each written by academics who are actively teaching and/or have developed curriculum in the fields of crisis, disaster, and/or emergency management with a specific focus on vulnerable populations that are the weakest links in the hazard-risk chain. Reviewer: Irmak Renda-Tanali, D.Sc.,

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Crisis Management Accreditation Vulnerability Disaster Preparedness 186

National Fire Protection Association

JULY 15, 2022

The most widely adopted signage which most fire fighters are familiar with is the NFPA 704 hazard diamond, which provides information about hazardous materials present and the fire, health, instability and special hazards which they pose. M — Moderate hazard. H — High hazard. What does it look like?

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All-Hazards Hazard Activation Authorization 105

National Fire Protection Association

AUGUST 23, 2021

Even if you are not actively involved with these activities many of you will also not have zero as the answer if you have used electrical equipment. That may seem like a weird question but if you are involved with the installation, repair or maintenance of electrical equipment the answer is most likely not zero.

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Hazard Activation 85

Disaster Zone Podcast

JANUARY 25, 2022

Earthquake hazards are everywhere and we have a large number of old school buildings. Earthquake hazards are everywhere and we have a large number of old school buildings. If you don’t live in Washington, then take a moment to find out about the status of your own schools where you live.

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All-Hazards Disaster Preparedness Hazard Government 130

Emergency Planning

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Vox clamantis in deserto : to examine this aspect of the disaster one would have to face up to difficult issues, such as corruption, political decision making, people's expectations of public safety, fatalism versus activism, and more. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences 15: 931-945. Natural Hazards 109: 161-200.

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Natural Hazard All-Hazards Hazard Fashion 183

everbridge

APRIL 20, 2023

Acute hazards pose a significant threat to organizations, as they can disrupt business operations, endanger employees, and lead to substantial financial losses. This is particularly pertinent given the growing threat of climate change, which is likely to increase the frequency and severity of acute hazards.

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Hazard All-Hazards Risk Management Strategic 52

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While the warmer months of the year signal a time when we can indulge in vacations, beach days, and outdoor activities, the summer and fall are also when hurricanes, thunderstorms, wildfires, and other potential natural disasters make their impressive mark across many areas of the United States, often disrupting the rhythm of our daily lives.

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All-Hazards Hazard Emergency Planning Pandemic 105

everbridge

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Plans, projects and technologies may occupy most of your time, but it’s worth taking a step back to reflect on how your resilience-focused activities may be aligned…or misaligned. It helps organizations assess potential business impacts, identify interdependencies, and develop plans to prepare for all types of threats and hazards.

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Resilience All-Hazards Strategic Evaluation 59

National Fire Protection Association

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Hot work continues to be one of the most significant industrial hazards facing the world. This can include activities such as welding, cutting, brazing, soldering, grinding, and other similar processes that generate heat and sparks. What are the associated hot work fire hazards? What are methods to minimize fire hazards?

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All-Hazards Hazard Evaluation Benchmark 92

everbridge

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Risk Assessment: Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (THIRA) to understand what natural threats or hazards may impact their community, buildings, and infrastructure. Ensure that you are keeping your people safe and your business operating by taking advantage of our Risk Intelligence Trial. sign up for free trial.

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Alert Hazard Hospitality Transportation 119

National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 29, 2023

NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, requires that all employers implement and document an overall ESP that directs activity appropriate to the risk associated with electrical hazards. This includes information on training qualified persons, as well as identifying and eliminating electrical hazards.

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All-Hazards Hazard Evaluation Mitigation 95

everbridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This activity was so widespread that the FBI issued warnings regarding these scams targeting individuals and businesses involved in the recovery efforts. This is hazardous thinking. Think beyond single scenario planning. Communication and coordination are essential.

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Malware All-Hazards Response Plan Cybersecurity 52

Recovery Diva

JANUARY 3, 2024

“The current state of disaster management is reasonably responsive to common threats, but recent emerging hazards pose significant challenges to current U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides grants to state agencies, which in turn support local emergency management organizations and activities,” Rubin said.

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Disaster Management Education Capacity Hazard 100

MHA Consulting

AUGUST 3, 2023

As a practical activity, enterprise risk management (ERM) centers on eight distinct risk domains, some strategic and some operational. This activity, by the way, is not a one-and-done project but an ongoing process. Exactly what those domains are will be detailed in a moment.

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Risk Management Management All-Hazards Mitigation 95

everbridge

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Manufacturers must be prepared for all types of disruptive events such as severe weather activity, natural and man-made disasters, hazardous materials incidents, supply chain disruptions, and equipment and technology failures. Alternate workflows, routes, and scheduling.

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Manufacturing Continuity Planning Business Continuity BCP 97

Emergency Planning

MAY 6, 2024

The lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic, alas largely negative, show that a good civilian system designed to protect the public against major hazards and threats can save thousands of lives and billions in losses and wasted expenditure. Standardised,"all hazards" emergency planning methodology applied at all levels.

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All-Hazards Hazard Risk Reduction Emergency Response 100

Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Like certain other advanced technologies, PVM focuses on preventing crimes by drawing immediate attention to unauthorized activity and empowering a trained operator to direct a response and, if necessary, notify local authorities. Proactive video monitoring (PVM) is one of those offerings. Live From the Central Station .

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Security Alert Authorization Activation 98

Business Resilience Decoded

APRIL 13, 2023

Episode 144: Evaluating the Safety, Hazards, and Risks in Your Organization’s Physical Environments When was the last time you evaluated the threats to your physical environment? Things like graffiti, vandalism, or even cracked sidewalks or unkempt landscaping can welcome unwanted activity near your facility.

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Hazard Evaluation All-Hazards Disaster Recovery 36

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Chemical Safety Board issued a call to chemical facilities to prepare for a harsh hurricane season based on an “above average” outlook on hurricane activity from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Those plans should address hazards that are normally outside of the scope of the Code to the extent practicable.

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Disaster Preparedness Hazard Continuity Planning Crisis Management 69

MHA Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2023

As a reminder, risk management is the process of understanding the hazards facing an organization and taking steps to bring them to within a level determined to be acceptable by the senior leadership. It’s a permanent ongoing activity. Exiting activities that bring it on or implementing protections to eliminate the exposure.

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Risk Management BCM Management All-Hazards 98

MHA Consulting

JUNE 1, 2023

But in our current period of an ever-expanding set of global threats, most organizations would benefit from developing a system for actively monitoring potential threats to their operations and assets. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program, and Department of Homeland Security. By creating a funnel.

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All-Hazards Hazard Business Continuity Mitigation 98

Security Industry Association

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

of the Business and Professions Code) : “Alarm system” means “an assembly of equipment and devices arranged to detect a hazard or signal the presence of an off-normal situation.” Here are the relevant California definitions that are cited: Alarm system (from Section 7590.1

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Security Manufacturing All-Hazards Hazard 105

Emergency Planning

MARCH 7, 2019

Whereas it is not possible to stop earthquakes, it is possible to construct anti-seismic buildings and to organize human activities in such a way as to minimize the risk of death. Activism is much more common than fatalism (this is the so-called "therapeutic community"). Myth 17: Unburied dead bodies constitute a health hazard.

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Hospitality All-Hazards Risk Reduction Logistics 130

CCEM Strategies

AUGUST 9, 2023

This can create very hazardous conditions, especially for vulnerable populations. As with many types of hazards, being prepared to respond to extreme heat requires an understanding of where extreme heat can occur, what risks extreme heat brings, who is vulnerable to those risks, and how to help people get through extreme heat safely.

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Resilience Response Plan Vulnerability Hazard 98

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Due to elevated spending on recent disasters, FEMA has had to implement what’s called Immediate Needs Funding – a type of restriction on the use of DRF money, used when funds are running low, to only “lifesaving and life-sustaining activities” such as response and urgent recovery activities.

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Government Disaster Preparedness All-Hazards Hazard 72

Emergency Planning

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Since 2008, pandemics have been top of the list of 96 threats and hazards in the UK National Risk Register of Civil Emergencies in all editions. Civil protection, when it works, is a form of participatory democracy, in which the citizen has an active stake in his or her own safety and security. I have taught it every year since then.

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Civil Emergency Pandemic All-Hazards Logistics 130

Pure Storage

MAY 22, 2023

In a recent position paper, the Urban Fire Forum-Metro Chiefs emphasized that fire departments and other emergency services should “prepare for increasing data integration into everyday activities. For example, computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems for dispatching and tracking emergency service incidents have very large data sets.

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All-Hazards Hazard Government Technology 98

everbridge

APRIL 8, 2024

Under SB 553, California employers must conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement measures to mitigate them. Everbridge can help organizations document these activities, making it easier to demonstrate compliance with SB 553’s record-keeping requirements.

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Emergency Response Emergency Response All-Hazards Mitigation 98

National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 5, 2023

It is likely that there will be other unique, site-specific hazards that arise that personnel must be aware of, as well as any additional PPE needs that may arise due to those hazards. Although the power may be temporary in nature, it still must be managed to reduce the risk of shock and arc flash hazards.

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Disaster Recovery All-Hazards Hazard Outsourcing 93

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem is a framework that identifies the components that must work together to minimize risk and help prevent loss, injuries, and death from fire, electrical, and other hazards. There are eight key components in the Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem. These components are interdependent.

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All-Hazards Hazard Manufacturing Capacity 96

MHA Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

Contains links to toolkits for preparing for different hazards as well as pages on Emergency Response Plans, Crisis Communications Plans, Incident Management, IT/DR, and much more. Talks about the need for business to be prepared for three types of hazards, natural, human-caused, and technology-related. Another excellent DHS website.

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BCM All-Hazards Disaster Recovery Hazard 98

everbridge

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

There has also been a rise in geophysical events including earthquakes and tsunamis which have killed more people than any of the other natural hazards under review in this report. The report “The Human Cost of Disasters 2000-2019” also records major increases in other categories including drought, wildfires , and extreme temperature events.

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Resilience Risk Reduction Management Command Center 142

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

While the warmer months of the year signal a time when we can indulge in vacations, beach days, and outdoor activities, the summer and fall are also when hurricanes, thunderstorms, wildfires, and other potential natural disasters make their impressive mark across many areas of the United States, often disrupting the rhythm of our daily lives.

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Hazard Emergency Planning Pandemic Risk Reduction 77