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How to use your notification system during hurricanes

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During a hurricane Response team and Emergency Operations Center activation. Notify and assemble emergency response teams. Emergency operations directives. Enact emergency plans and policies. Issue alerts for weather-related closures and cancellations to keep people out of harm’s way.

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Conducting effective tabletop exercises for emergency preparedness

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Preparedness is the cornerstone of effective emergency management and business continuity planning. Tabletop exercises are a critical tool in developing, testing, and refining emergency response strategies. They bring together relevant stakeholders to simulate a real-life event and walk through the necessary steps to handle it.

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Strengthening security resilience: A proactive approach to evolving threats

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) found that many regions experienced record-breaking climate-related disasters in 2023, demonstrating the need for integrated security and emergency response strategies. Leveraging mass notification systems to alert employees and stakeholders in real time.

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Lessons from Valencia’s Deadly Floods and the Role of AI in Disaster Preparedness

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

On October 29, 2024, Spains Valencia region was devastated by an extreme weather event : one years worth of rain fell in a period of eight hours, causing catastrophic flash floods that claimed 228 lives. Translation: RED ALERT | Southern coast of Valencia: Torrential rainfall. Source: AEMET, X post on 29 October 2024. Be very careful!

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How to Create a Family Emergency Plan

Disaster Preparedness

Whether it's a hurricane ripping through your neighborhood, an earthquake shaking the foundations of your home, a wildfire or flood forcing an immediate evacuation, having a solid family emergency plan isn't just smart; it's essential for survival. It's not just about surviving the event; it's about reuniting and recovering afterward.

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

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In the period 2000 to 2019, there were 7,348 major recorded disaster events claiming 1.23 Floods and storms were the most prevalent events.”. 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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Unlocking effective emergency response

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Leaders need to be able to quickly alert their people to keep them out of harm’s way. By integrating E911 technology with enhanced notification and alerting software, organizations can ensure 100% compliance while protecting their people. This responsibility is only magnified by today’s increase in risk events.