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. Fortunately, there are some mitigating factors, for example, the lack of innovation in most published research.

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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. A great place to get an overview of the whole BC field, from Program Administration to Exercises to Risk Management and Mitigation.

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Emergency Planning

MARCH 7, 2019

Myth 17: Unburied dead bodies constitute a health hazard. Reality: Not even advanced decomposition causes a significant health hazard. Not all useful resources that existed in the area before the disaster will be destroyed. Myth 27: In order to manage a disaster well it is necessary to accept all forms of aid that are offered.

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CCEM Strategies

JULY 5, 2023

While it may seem obvious that government is responsible for emergency management and planning, this perception doesn’t show the full picture. Emergency management responsibilities are shared by local and provincial governments, First Nations, critical infrastructure, businesses and individual citizens.

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CCEM Strategies

MARCH 17, 2023

Provincial and local authorities are aware of the owners and operators of CI in their regions and together, they work to create and test emergency plans that will ensure adequate response procedures and business continuity practices are in place, long before an incident occurs.

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CCEM Strategies

MAY 11, 2023

Flooding is one of the most common, pervasive, and costliest natural hazards in Canada , with a history of causing major disasters. This information can then be used to develop effective flood preparedness plans and mitigation strategies, such as building dikes or improving drainage systems.

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CCEM Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2020

What can you do to mitigate hazards? By assessing earthquake-related hazards, you can plan and take advance action to limit the damage earthquakes may cause to your business. By organizing what you need and knowing the steps in advance, you can help mitigate the impact on your business.

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CCEM Strategies

JUNE 13, 2018

With wildfire season upon us, it’s time to break down the responsibilities of emergency management - your business included. Emergency management responsibilities are shared by local and provincial governments, First Nations, critical infrastructure, businesses and individual citizens.

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CCEM Strategies

JULY 24, 2018

This is because, long before an incident occurs, CI operators work with governments to create and test emergency plans to ensure adequate response procedures and business continuity practices are in place, to deal with unforeseen disruptions. Without CI, societies can’t function—and this is never truer than during an emergency.

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CCEM Strategies

JANUARY 11, 2024

Understanding local risk profiles helps mitigate, prepare for, and respond to extreme cold emergencies. Actions to Increase Resilience in Your Community Emergency managers, policymakers, planners, and community leaders play a crucial role in enhancing resilience to extreme cold in their communities.

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Emergency Planning

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In 2021 a colleague who studies natural hazards wrote to me that "our institute is all but destroyed and colleagues have lost their homes". Each new disaster reveals the shortcomings of hazard mitigation and disaster preparedness. First of all, we need a change in culture towards something more inclusive and more serious.

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