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Community Resilience or Community Dystopia in Disaster Risk Reduction?

Emergency Planning

In disaster risk reduction circles, there is an almost desperate reliance on 'community' and a strong growth in studies and plans to "involve the community" in facing up to risks and impacts (Berkes and Ross 2013). In Florence, by contrast, there is a living, active concept of fiorentinesimo.

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A Resilience Charter

Emergency Planning

Disaster’ refers to an event that causes damage, destruction, interruption of services and important activities, and possibly casualties. Security’ involves protection against major threats, such as terrorist activity. Volunteer work should be encouraged in disaster risk reduction and kindred fields. The citizen 4.1

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Artificial [Un]intelligence and Disaster Management

Emergency Planning

Come what may, emergency management is a human activity that requires human input and human reasoning. Social media in disaster risk reduction and crisis management. It is unlikely that this need will ever be satisfied by artificial intelligence. The human mind is too versatile and flexible to be displaced. Galliano, D.A.,

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

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trillion in global economic losses,” according to a report conducted by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). Disaster risk is becoming systemic with one event overlapping and influencing another in ways that are testing our resilience to the limit,” Mizutori said. million lives, affecting 4.2

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The Role of GRC Software in FedRAMP Compliance: Essential Features and Benefits 

Reciprocity

Why GRC Software is Critical for FedRAMP Compliance FedRAMP’s comprehensive requirements present several key challenges: Managing hundreds of security controls across different systems Maintaining extensive documentation and evidence Coordinating continuous monitoring activities Preparing for assessments and audits GRC software transforms these (..)

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No Substitute for Certified Security: Why Educating Prospects on i-SIGMA’s NAID AAA Certification Is a Must

Prism International

But if clients and prospects are not actively being educated about why NAID AAA Certification matters, there is a risk of being lumped in with providers who self-attest to standards without any external validation. This removes guesswork and ensures consistent, secure practices that are actively monitored.

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Why Martyn’s Law is critical for the future of public safety

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In the UK, 245 people were arrested for terrorism-related activity in the 12 months before 30 September 2024, a 41% increase from the previous 12-month period. Since 2017, 15 domestic terror attacks have been executed in the UK, with 43 late-stage plots thwarted by counter-terrorism agencies.