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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Alert Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

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Alert Media

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Train your crisis leadership team in these core crisis management skills to better prepare them for emergency situations.

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Alert Media

MARCH 8, 2024

When disaster strikes, you need a plan to protect your employees and ensure continuity. Learn how to implement an emergency operations plan.

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Recovery Diva

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Emergency managers have been asked to respond to a growing number of hazards and disasters, including nontraditional missions, such as managing pandemic response and addressing homelessness. It also trains some federal officials and leaders in the nonprofit and private sectors and provides course materials for higher education.

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Emergency Planning

AUGUST 3, 2023

The new version presents 89 major hazards and threats that could potentially disrupt life in the United Kingdom and possibly cause casualties and damage. It makes sense to enunciate the major risks that a country faces so that all citizens can be clear about what needs to be tackled in terms of threats to safety and security in the future.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As individuals we are the sum total of all our experiences. So it is with Michael Lienau. From a childhood interest in film to a career as a documentary filmmaker, he has left his mark. A close encounter with Mt. Saint Helens eruptions set him on a path to study and document volcanoes. So it is with Michael Lienau. A close encounter with Mt.

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Corporate Governance All-Hazards Hazard Education 130

Disaster Zone Podcast

JANUARY 31, 2023

He also served as the Regional Integration Branch Chief, Technological Hazards Branch Chief, and as a Hazard Mitigation Specialist. 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.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Alaska is a huge state with many different hazards and challenges. As Director, he provides executive leadership of the Division, ensuring it leads the way in homeland security and emergency management to foster a prepared, resilient Alaska capable of meeting the needs of its communities and citizens in response to all-hazards events.

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Disaster Zone

JULY 11, 2023

Learn about the hazards and the organization charged with all aspects of emergency management.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

JULY 11, 2023

Washington State is one of the most high hazard states here in the United States. In this podcast we review what the state’s hazards are, how emergency management at the state level is organized and then get Robert’s take on a number of issues facing the State and how it is responding.

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everbridge

APRIL 20, 2023

Acute hazards pose a significant threat to organizations, as they can disrupt business operations, endanger employees, and lead to substantial financial losses. This is particularly pertinent given the growing threat of climate change, which is likely to increase the frequency and severity of acute hazards.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

JUNE 4, 2024

Jorge also highlights his belief that emergency management is moving to a stage of our profession where we need to be transitioning from an “all-hazards” approach to one that is “all-crisis.” The podcast discusses their challenge of emergency management’s role in dealing with the influx of migrants.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

JUNE 7, 2022

Planning is one of the major tasks that all emergency managers undertake. We have all manner of plans that need to be written, from general all-hazard plans to those that encompass special hazards like dams, pandemics, HAZMAT, school shootings, and on and on.

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Recovery Diva

JULY 24, 2024

Disasters along the coasts get all the exposure, but extreme storms are happening all the time in hot spots like Vermont, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Mississippi.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

AUGUST 2, 2023

This means that emergency managers everywhere will need to step up to the plate and respond to an increasing series of disasters of all types. 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.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

MAY 13, 2024

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. You can learn more about the SWPC at www.swpc.noaa.gov. You can learn more about the SWPC at www.swpc.noaa.gov.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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. One such individual who has only recently become a local director is Kyle Bustad, Manager for the Thurston County Emergency Management.In

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Disaster Zone Podcast

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Politicians, rock stars and companies have all faced situations where they are in the hot seat. 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.

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Business Continuity Today

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Todd is in Georgia this week at the International Association of Emergency Managers’ 70th Anniversary Conference. When he landed in Georgia, Hurricane Nicole hit the coast of Florida, and the tail hit Savanna.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast , Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

APRIL 25, 2023

To give you the depth and breadth of his experience I’m including much, but not all, of his biography. Commissioner Thiel is responsible for leading the Philadelphia Fire Department’s 3,000+ members in every facet of protecting our Nation’s 6th-largest city from fires and emergencies arising from all hazards.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

AUGUST 29, 2023

Emergency management has traditionally been dealing with natural disasters and sometimes human caused disasters like hazardous materials. Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses & governments become better prepared for disasters of all types.

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National Fire Protection Association

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Hot work continues to be one of the most significant industrial hazards facing the world. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board has found that hot work is one of the most common causes of worker death among incidents that it investigates. What are the associated hot work fire hazards? What is hot work?

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Disaster Zone Podcast

MARCH 12, 2024

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. Ivan is a graduate of Grand Canyon University where he received his Bachelors of Science in Emergency Management.

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Communications Disaster Preparedness All-Hazards Hazard 130

National Fire Protection Association

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

These types of technologies increase the efficiency of the space being used but also increase the potential hazard by placing vehicles closer together. A recent Fire Protection Research Foundation report dives into details about the fire hazard modern vehicles represent to parking garages and marine vessels. gpm/ft2 to 0.2

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Disaster Zone Podcast

JUNE 6, 2023

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. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast , Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

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Media Disaster Preparedness All-Hazards Hazard 130

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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everbridge

AUGUST 25, 2024

There are numerous distractions and hazards that can compromise employee safety, including: Phone usage and conversations: if employees are distracted, they may lose attention from tasks, leading to errors and accidents. Chemicals: exposure to hazardous substances can cause severe health issues. Spills: can cause slips and falls.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

On behalf of clients, Evan has fought insurance firms, international companies, cities, bars, and casinos. 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.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

MARCH 5, 2024

Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses & governments become better prepared for disasters of all types. Prior to his service at FEMA, he served as the Director of Preparedness Policy for the White House Homeland Security Council.

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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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Disaster Zone Podcast

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses & governments become better prepared for disasters of all types. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast , Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

MAY 9, 2023

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. You can learn more about the SWPC at www.swpc.noaa.gov. You can learn more about the SWPC at www.swpc.noaa.gov.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

JULY 4, 2023

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. Hortin has worked at Lion Energy for more than five years and at ABF since its inception.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

MARCH 28, 2023

You will find that he is knowledgeable of the topic area and articulate in explaining all the tools used to protect the integrity of the elections system, both from a physical security and from a cybersecurity perspective. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast , Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

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National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

However, you may remember from reading last month’s blog that powerlines and transformers account for over half of all electrical fatalities. Electric shock has been recognized as a hazard for over 100 years and arc-flash has been for over 40 years. It could be due to exposed hazards in equipment that has not been properly maintained.

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