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Enhancing inclusive emergency communication: Addressing access and functional needs communities amid disasters

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By Brian Toolan , Vice President, Public Safety, Everbridge In times of crisis, effective communication is critical to ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals in our communities. However, traditional communication methods may not adequately reach or cater to the needs of those with access and functional challenges.

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The Role of Public Safety Communication in Local Communities

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Public safety communication is vital to all local communities. Using Technology to Accelerate Emergency Response and Improve Efficiency. to accelerate emergency response and improve its efficiency. to accelerate emergency response and improve its efficiency. Request a DEMO.

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The Art of Explaining: MHA’s Best Crisis Communications Resources    

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The rise of the internet and social media has made crisis communications more challenging—and more critical—than ever. In today’s post, we’ll list and link to some of MHA’s best-ever resources on the art of communicating during a crisis. We’ve written a lot about crisis communications over the years. Keep it simple.

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7 Best Practices for Emergency Managers

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In order to prepare effectively, these community members must be identified. For example, providing alerts in multiple languages can help with accessibility. Create a Communication Plan that Fits Your Community. Communication is an important part of emergency management. Amplify Communications.

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

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During severe weather emergencies, authorities, companies, and organizations will need to easily identify and communicate effectively with on-the-ground teams, any at-risk populations, first responders, transportation resources, and medical supplies. ACT – Take quick and decisive action to mitigate or eliminate the impact of a threat.

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Did Your Emergency Response Team Survive the Pandemic?

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In March 2020, many emergency and incident response teams faced mandatory stay-at-home orders. In the past, when planning tabletop exercises and full-scale drills with emergency response teams, I would pose the following questions: Do you have an alternate site for the EOC if the current one becomes unusable?

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Ensuring workplace safety through Senate Bill 553 compliance with Everbridge

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These measures include establishing reporting procedures for incidents or threats of violence, providing employee training on recognizing and responding to workplace violence , and creating emergency response protocols. Should you have a workplace violence prevention plan outside of California?