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Counting Costs: The Impact of a Government Shutdown on the Security Industry

Security Industry Association

A federal government shutdown on Oct. is that Congress will be unable to pass the 12 annual appropriations bills that fund government operations – or even adopt an extension of current spending under a “continuing resolution for temporary relief” – before the beginning of the new fiscal year. A federal government shutdown on Oct.

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Nearly two decades after Hurricane Katrina swept through the Gulf Coast, what policies have changed?

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Lawmakers and government agencies have made several adjustments since Hurricane Katrina, fundamentally reshaping the emergency management field. Most significantly, it helped local governments find reliable funding for pre-disaster mitigation. Disaster Recovery Reform Act (2018) – This act introduced a number of reforms.

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SIA New Member Profile: Risk Mitigation Technologies, LLC

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Risk Mitigation Technologies, LLC , is an independent security and public safety consulting company, headquartered in Massachusetts and serving clients in the United States and beyond. Tell us the story of your company. What solutions/services does your business offer in the security industry?

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Mitigating the Impact of Severe Weather

everbridge

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. The failure of transportation services amid the extreme cold event pushed authorities to call on military and rescue services.

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The Best Governance, Risk, and Compliance Software to Consider

Solutions Review

Solutions Review’s listing of the best governance, risk, and compliance software is an annual mashup of products that best represent current market conditions, according to the crowd. To make your search a little easier, we’ve profiled the best governance, risk, and compliance software all in one place. Platform: Enablon.

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Protecting Mass Gathering Venues Against Drone Threats: How SIA and the Industry Are Leading the Way

Security Industry Association

Bill Edwards and Cory Peterson discuss how SIA and our members are working to advance UAS-specific authorities and regulations within the United States Code. 32 – which governs criminal acts involving aircraft, including the act of downing a drone – is a necessary step to the delegation of authorities in this operating environment.

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Cities, Cultural Heritage and the Culture of Responding to Floods

Emergency Planning

The response to these floods revealed a lack of crucial connections in civil protection between the federal government and the states. Each new disaster reveals the shortcomings of hazard mitigation and disaster preparedness. Why are the lessons of these devastating events so easily forgotten or ignored?