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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. Preparing for hazards can involve planning and training with departments, jurisdictions, agencies, and community members.

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Prepare for the Impact of Tropical Storm Nicole

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Both governments and enterprises experience similar concerns when faced with these events, such as employee safety, transportation concerns, office closures, and disruption to business. Employees should be trained and educated on how to receive and respond to severe weather alerts to keep themselves safe and operations protected.

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Double trouble: When climate change and cyber crime collide

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Additionally, the vulnerability of critical infrastructure like power grids, communication networks, and transportation systems during times of crisis makes them prime targets for state-sponsored cyberattacks. This is hazardous thinking. Those who forget history…. Communication and coordination are essential.

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Experts Warn of Electric Vehicle Fires After Hurricane Ian Damages Lithium-Ion Batteries

National Fire Protection Association

As millions of Americans recover from Hurricane Ian, which made landfall near Fort Myers, Florida, on September 28, officials are warning of a new hazard: electric vehicles (EVs) that were damaged in the storm and now pose a fire risk. “Our Hutchison echoed that point. Saltwater can accelerate corrosion,” she said. “So,

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

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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. Adaption : Alert & Collaborate through Public Warning. ACT – Take quick and decisive action to mitigate or eliminate the impact of a threat.

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Is Your Community Prepared for Flooding?

CCEM Strategies

Flooding is one of the most common, pervasive, and costliest natural hazards in Canada , with a history of causing major disasters. Once flood waters arrive, normal routes of transportation and emergency responders may not be available. Floodwater can become polluted and carry waterborne diseases and hazardous materials.

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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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