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Alaska Emergency Management

Disaster Zone Podcast

Alaska is a huge state with many different hazards and challenges. As Director, he provides executive leadership of the Division, ensuring it leads the way in homeland security and emergency management to foster a prepared, resilient Alaska capable of meeting the needs of its communities and citizens in response to all-hazards events.

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7 Best Practices for Emergency Managers

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By recognizing that hazards, including severe weather events, are unpredictable and cannot be completely prevented, emergency managers can instead focus their efforts on promoting a resilient organization. A community is resilient when it can recover from a disaster or other stressor and get back on its feet as quickly as possible.

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Developing an inclement weather policy to protect employees 

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While OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) “does not have a specific standard that covers working in cold environments, employers have a responsibility to provide workers with employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards, including winter weather-related hazards.”

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Workplace safety tips for a secure environment

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There are numerous distractions and hazards that can compromise employee safety, including: Phone usage and conversations: if employees are distracted, they may lose attention from tasks, leading to errors and accidents. Chemicals: exposure to hazardous substances can cause severe health issues. Spills: can cause slips and falls.

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Inclement weather response demands attention

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By  Brian Toolan , Everbridge VP Global Public Safety Despite technological advances, proactive steps remain to strengthen resilience and keep people safe Advances in inclement weather and communications technology are everywhere. Yet, the impact of inclement weather on communities across the United States seems to be escalating.

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Emergency Alert Systems Both Then and Now

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The Government’s Take on Alerts. I was surprised to learn that the federal Emergency Alert System (EAS) was only used at the local level until November 9, 2011 at 2 pm eastern. All of the television and radio test sirens you have ever heard were initiated by your local authorities. Bringing the Emergency Alert System In-House.

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Winter safety tips for employees in private and public sectors 

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Use multi-modal communication strategies Develop a plan to stay in touch with affected individuals before, during, and after a winter storm. This includes utilizing various communication channels such as email, SMS, phone calls, and social media updates to keep everyone informed and safe.

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