Disaster Zone Podcast

MAY 17, 2022

We also delve into what makes FEMA Region 10 unique in its own way, from the people, hazards and approaches to emergency management. Logistics for instance, will be a huge challenge following a subduction earthquake that impacts all the states in his territory.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

AUGUST 17, 2021

This Disaster Zone Podcast is a very interesting interview with Tom Moran who was instrumental in managing the early stages of the All Hazards Consortium One of the key messages Tom shared was to let the private sector lead public-private efforts. Government endeavors just don’t seem to survive changes in leadership and funding.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In the podcast we talk about education, generalists vs. specialists, mentors and mentoring. Merit is a first-of-its-kind, all-hazards, digital credentialing platform that equips emergency responders with innovative tools to securely manage their personnel on-site, no matter the situation. No one else is going to do it for you.

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Recovery Diva

APRIL 12, 2023

This way the reader is given a roadmap to pick and choose from, if they wish so, the case studies written by various authors whose chapters span a wide variety of hazards as well as geographical and sociological settings all of which delve into a chosen aspect of disaster recovery towards building resiliency.

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Disaster Recovery All-Hazards Hazard Disaster Management 188

everbridge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The global landscape has experienced an undeniable surge in hazards over the past decade. Natural disasters, pandemics, cybersecurity events, and other crises have wrought devastation on communities worldwide, leading many to question whether the hazard environment is changing for the worse.

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Emergency Planning

MAY 6, 2024

The lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic, alas largely negative, show that a good civilian system designed to protect the public against major hazards and threats can save thousands of lives and billions in losses and wasted expenditure. 1] The best solution to this problem is to promote inclusiveness in emergency preparedness at all levels.

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everbridge

AUGUST 31, 2022

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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All-Hazards Management Hazard Communications 133

National Fire Protection Association

JULY 15, 2022

The most widely adopted signage which most fire fighters are familiar with is the NFPA 704 hazard diamond, which provides information about hazardous materials present and the fire, health, instability and special hazards which they pose. M — Moderate hazard. H — High hazard. What does it look like?

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Disaster Zone Podcast

JANUARY 25, 2022

Earthquake hazards are everywhere and we have a large number of old school buildings. Earthquake hazards are everywhere and we have a large number of old school buildings. If they are old and brick, they could be at risk. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast , Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

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National Fire Protection Association

JULY 28, 2023

Addressing the stark reality of hazards related to a rapidly growing e-mobility industry, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) hosted a forum yesterday to spotlight growing concerns surrounding lithium-ion battery safety, especially fires occurring in e-bikes and other micro-mobility devices.

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National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ready, a national public service campaign, has earmarked September as National Preparedness Month and urges those of us tasked with protecting people and property from fire, electrical, and related hazards, to work together, help educate, and empower the public to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies before they become tragedies.

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National Fire Protection Association

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

It’s the time of year when we’ll start to see Christmas Trees pop up all around. Christmas Trees, although festive also poses a very dangerous fire hazard. Christmas Tree fires quickly releases a large amount of energy, placing them among the higher hazards when it comes to contents and furnishings.

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Recovery Diva

JUNE 24, 2022

Disasters are increasing in frequency and severity and the layering of disasters is now sadly all too common. For example, with little energy to spare, emergency personnel are reluctant to enroll in continuing education and professional development on top of an already demanding role. Readers are encouraged to reply to her directly.

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everbridge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

We are all part of a broader ecosystem and share responsibility for its health. This process goes beyond a one-time analysis and involves evergreen monitoring of emerging risks and changes in the hazard landscape. The faster a community recovers, the faster we return to normal.

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National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 20, 2023

NFPA® works with organizations everywhere to raise awareness about the ways to reduce the risk of wildfire hazards. It’s all about prevention and bringing homeowners, fire organizations, utilities, and other groups together to share learnings and help prevent more tragedies from happening,” said Marshall.

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CCEM Strategies

MAY 10, 2023

It’s a good reminder for all of us to prepare for not only an earthquake, but also any kind of public emergency. Know the hazards in your area There are various types of hazards and disasters, each with its own unique risks. It includes resources on building kits, making plans, evacuation and recovery and educational programs.

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National Fire Protection Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

For consumers, it means educating them about how to properly charge and store EVs, e-bikes, and e-scooters. NFPA has been committed to addressing potential fire hazards posed by EVs for some time, offering in-person and online trainings that teach first responders how to safely and effectively mitigate EV incidents.

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everbridge

AUGUST 6, 2024

Health Hazards 1. Chemical safety and hazards Discuss proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals. Carbon monoxide Educate employees on the dangers of carbon monoxide, symptoms of exposure, and preventive measures. Ladder safety Discuss safe ladder practices, including proper setup, use, and storage.

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Crisis Response Journal

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Gary Villeneuve, Director of Education at DRI International, outlines how an all-hazards approach is crucial for protecting an organisation and the people that make it valuable By Gary Villeneuve

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MHA Consulting

JUNE 1, 2023

Threat intelligence empowers organizations to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with threats of all types, thus helping them protect their assets, reputation, and business continuity. The reason for monitoring threats is to enable the organization to take educated actions to avoid them or mitigate their impact.

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National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 1, 2023

This was surprising to me, but also provided me with an opportunity to educate them. has been said that ESD is the catch-all phrase that encompasses all in-water shock casualties and fatalities. Requiring all luminaires and retrofit kits to be listed and identified for use in their intended environment.

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MHA Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

All you have to do is take the initiative and go get it. Top 10 BCM Resources All that being said, here are my top 10 resources to help you become a ninja-level BCM practitioner: 1. Talks about the need for business to be prepared for three types of hazards, natural, human-caused, and technology-related.

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National Fire Protection Association

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Close your eyes and take a minute to count all the devices which have batteries in the room you are currently occupying. These are all devices that store energy in one way or another. If you are in a commercial office, would the fire protection system be designed to protect against such hazards? Think about where you are.

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National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Together, all of the factors listed above form a comprehensive fire protection strategy. Get all the details you need to apply now. Individuals who have earned the prestigious designation of Certified Fire Protection Specialist understand this in ways that many others within the fire protection field are unable to.

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All-Hazards Hazard Communications Authorization 122

Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This textbook provides a multitude of case studies each written by academics who are actively teaching and/or have developed curriculum in the fields of crisis, disaster, and/or emergency management with a specific focus on vulnerable populations that are the weakest links in the hazard-risk chain.

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National Fire Protection Association

JULY 18, 2022

This was shocking to me, but also provided me an opportunity to educate them. It has been said that ESD is the catch-all phrase that encompasses all in-water shock casualties and fatalities. Through enforcement of electrical codes the inspector can help educate and inform owners and installers about ESD risks.

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All-Hazards Hazard Education Mitigation 52

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

According to recent reports from CNBC and other major news outlets, Amazon temporarily shut down all solar power generation at their North American facilities last year as they worked to investigate potential fire safety issues with these systems. Learn more about all of NFPA’s resources on PV and energy storage systems at nfpa.org/ess.

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All-Hazards Hazard Manufacturing Capacity 96

MHA Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2023

As a reminder, risk management is the process of understanding the hazards facing an organization and taking steps to bring them to within a level determined to be acceptable by the senior leadership. There are six steps to the process, and successful risk managers perform all of them on a continuous loop.

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Emergency Planning

AUGUST 22, 2019

I replied that, as there are more than 80 dedicated journals in the disasters, risks and hazards fields, and more than 500 others that occasionally publish papers on such themes, no such need existed. The reason for mentioning this example is part of my response to an article that appeared in Times Higher Education (THE 2019).

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everbridge

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

By adopting technology into common practices, we can vastly improve our response to all kinds of inclement weather and disasters such as winter storms, hurricanes, and earthquakes. public safety officials at all levels must account for distributing alerts in multiple languages.

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Disaster Preparedness Alert All-Hazards Technology 105

National Fire Protection Association

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Looking at this problem through the lens of the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem™, it will take all of us working together to create positive change to improve those numbers. A critical part of reducing the loss of life, injuries, and property damage from these hazards is fire prevention. Through dedicated prevention programs.

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Emergency Planning

OCTOBER 21, 2022

What does all this mean for Britain? In the response to civilian emergencies, all countries experience a certain tension between centralisation and devolution. Above all, this is a matter of local pride, not merely expediency. First, it must be based on the local level, as all disasters are local problems.

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PagerDuty

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Climate change, and the associated health and environmental hazards it causes, disproportionately impact under-resourced communities the most. This funding aims to: Improve health outcomes by addressing the root causes of poor health, such as lack of access to nutritious food and reliable energy.

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National Fire Protection Association

AUGUST 3, 2022

As president of an organization that has worked tirelessly over the last 20 years on ways to reduce loss of life and property from wildfire, this latest news only reinforces NFPA’s strong conviction that more decisive policy action must be taken on all levels if we want to reduce losses from these events.

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Mitigation All-Hazards Education Hazard 52

everbridge

MAY 13, 2022

As severe weather continues to threaten more people and cause greater harm, building resilience against natural hazards and climate threats is paramount: the time for governments and enterprises to act is now. Over-notification: Severe weather events happen all the time. Severe Weather Trends.

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Mitigation All-Hazards Alert Hazard 64

National Fire Protection Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The lack of smoke alarms and fire sprinklers as well as an abundance of fuel such as hay or straw at many of these locations all work to heighten the fire risk. An opportunity exists “to create training outreach programs and other fire protection training to better educate animal housing facility owners and staff,” the report says.

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Emergency Planning

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Since 2008, pandemics have been top of the list of 96 threats and hazards in the UK National Risk Register of Civil Emergencies in all editions. A modern system is needed, integrated at all levels, driven from below, harmonised from above, not authoritarian, but facilitative and participatory. References Alexander, D.E.

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