How to Create and Leverage a Business Continuity Checklist for Emergency Planning
Alert Media
MARCH 16, 2021
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Weathering the Storm: Leveraging Business Continuity for Hurricane Resilience
BryghtPath
AUGUST 27, 2024
For businesses, a lack of hurricane resilience can disrupt operations, damage assets, and threaten employee safety. Organizations must have a robust Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to mitigate these risks to ensure resilience and rapid recovery.
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10 Technology-Driven Tools for Hurricane Preparedness and Business Continuity
BryghtPath
AUGUST 13, 2024
This article explores various innovative technologies to help businesses prepare for and respond to hurricanes, … The post 10 Technology-Driven Tools for Hurricane Preparedness and Business Continuity appeared first on Bryghtpath.
How to use your notification system during hurricanes
everbridge
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Notify and assemble emergency response teams. Emergency operations directives. Enact emergency plans and policies. Read case study Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance – When major disasters occur, KFB experiences the catastrophe as both a claims event and a business continuity challenge. Situational updates.
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Resilience – The difference between it and Business Continuity
Plan B Consulting
DECEMBER 24, 2015
The Business Continuity Institute seem to have impressed the term, and many of my rivals on the business continuity consultancy side have put resilience in their business name. So where does that leave us business continuity people?
Resilience – The difference between it and Business Continuity
Plan B Consulting
DECEMBER 24, 2015
The Business Continuity Institute seem to have impressed the term, and many of my rivals on the business continuity consultancy side have put resilience in their business name. So where does that leave us business continuity people?
‘Adaptive Business Continuity: A New Approach’
Plan B Consulting
JULY 14, 2017
Whilst Charlie was on holiday last week, he read a recently published book about Adaptive Business Continuity. The poor BIA is getting a hard time at the moment, with a number of practitioners questioning its usefulness and there is some debate among business continuity practitioners about whether it can be dispensed with.
‘Adaptive Business Continuity: A New Approach’
Plan B Consulting
JULY 14, 2017
Whilst Charlie was on holiday last week, he read a recently published book about Adaptive Business Continuity. The poor BIA is getting a hard time at the moment, with a number of practitioners questioning its usefulness and there is some debate among business continuity practitioners about whether it can be dispensed with.
Why resilience is not the saviour of Business Continuity
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 7, 2017
Following his recent bulletin on why he thinks the business continuity profession is in decline, Charlie looks at why he does not think resilience is the solution. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a bulletin on why I think the business continuity profession is in decline.
Why resilience is not the saviour of Business Continuity
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 7, 2017
Following his recent bulletin on why he thinks the business continuity profession is in decline, Charlie looks at why he does not think resilience is the solution. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a bulletin on why I think the business continuity profession is in decline.
What types of incident is business continuity meant to deal with?
Plan B Consulting
AUGUST 23, 2020
This week I discuss why having a clear scope of the incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with is important within your organisation. One of the subjects we got talking about was the scope of incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with. Scope of incidents.
What types of incident is business continuity meant to deal with?
Plan B Consulting
AUGUST 24, 2020
This week I discuss why having a clear scope of the incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with is important within your organisation. One of the subjects we got talking about was the scope of incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with. Scope of incidents.
COMPONENTS OF A BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN
CCEM Strategies
MAY 30, 2018
Ensuring business continuity during an emergency is simply good business. Business continuity planning (BCP) is a critical component of emergency preparedness. In other words, BCP is an integral component of a good business strategy and also makes good business sense.
What types of incident is business continuity meant to deal with?
Plan B Consulting
AUGUST 23, 2020
This week I discuss why having a clear scope of the incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with is important within your organisation. One of the subjects we got talking about was the scope of incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with. This was taken from the previous version of the GPG.
What types of incident is business continuity meant to deal with?
Plan B Consulting
AUGUST 24, 2020
This week I discuss why having a clear scope of the incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with is important within your organisation. One of the subjects we got talking about was the scope of incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with. This was taken from the previous version of the GPG.
How Transportation is Vital in Emergency Management and Business Continuity
CCEM Strategies
OCTOBER 16, 2023
When is the best time to prepare for emergencies? The time to prepare for an emergency is now, before disaster strikes. Our emergency management and business continuity team bring a diversity of experience and expertise to the task. And CCEM can help. Contact us today and let’s get the conversation started.
Business Continuity Learning – Where do you start?
Plan B Consulting
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
Reflecting on the theme for this year’s BCI Education Month, ‘Discover Business Continuity & Resilience’, Charlie looks at how newcomers to the profession can learn from the experience of others and gain the knowledge to succeed in their role. Business continuity is not a profession you can learn out of a book.
Business Continuity Learning – Where do you start?
Plan B Consulting
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
Reflecting on the theme for this year’s BCI Education Month, ‘Discover Business Continuity & Resilience’, Charlie looks at how newcomers to the profession can learn from the experience of others and gain the knowledge to succeed in their role. Business continuity is not a profession you can learn out of a book.
Business Continuity 2025 – What Will Future Incidents Look Like?
Plan B Consulting
APRIL 12, 2019
In the first bulletin of his new ‘Business Continuity 2025’ series, Charlie discusses what incidents might look like in 2025. I intend to write a series of bulletins over the next few months where I imagine what business continuity might look like in 2025. appeared first on PlanB Consulting.
Business Continuity 2025 – What Will Future Incidents Look Like?
Plan B Consulting
APRIL 12, 2019
In the first bulletin of his new ‘Business Continuity 2025’ series, Charlie discusses what incidents might look like in 2025. I intend to write a series of bulletins over the next few months where I imagine what business continuity might look like in 2025. appeared first on PlanB Consulting.
Top 10 Resources to Help You Become a BCM Ninja
MHA Consulting
JANUARY 26, 2023
In today’s post we’ll look at the top 10 free or almost free resources business continuity management professionals can utilize to help them raise their BCM skills and effectiveness to ninja level. Are you interested in taking college-level classes on business continuity, emergency management, or homeland security?
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Yes, tsunamis can happen in coastal BC. How is your business preparing?
CCEM Strategies
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Here’s what you need to know when preparing your emergency plan. Determine your evacuation routes Include an evacuation route from your business location to higher ground, ideally 30 metres above sea level and away from the coastline. So, how will your organization prepare for a tsunami?
Canada's costliest catastrophe is flooding. Is your business prepared?
CCEM Strategies
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
By understanding the risks, you can better prepare your business. Files including contact information for your employees, key suppliers and customers, insurance and legal documents, and of course your emergency plan, should also be backed up digitally. So, what can you do to help mitigate the effects of flooding?
It’s Emergency Preparedness Week. Are you prepared for disaster?
CCEM Strategies
MAY 7, 2023
EP Week is a reminder for us to be prepared for any type of emergency and encourages everyone to take these three simple steps : Know the risks. Make a plan. Get, or build, an emergency kit. And don’t forget that evaluating your emergency policies and procedures is also essential.
Towards a Taxonomy of Disasters
Emergency Planning
JUNE 9, 2019
For example, business continuity management has a slightly different set of priorities which induces it to change the emphasis among triggering factors (Elliott et al. Approaches to emergency management teaching at the master’s level. Journal of Emergency Management 11(1): 59-72. Alexander, D.E. Elliott, D., Swartz and B.
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Is Your Community Prepared for the Wildfire Season?
CCEM Strategies
MAY 10, 2023
Here are four (4) steps your community can take: Review and enhance emergency plans Develop readiness with training and practice Establish and strengthen partnerships Remain vigilant by monitoring hazards and risks Review and Enhance Your Emergency Plans Your community already has emergency plans.
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How To Strengthen Your Organization's Infrastructure for an Emergency
CCEM Strategies
JULY 5, 2023
A catastrophic event can have a significant impact on a business’ bottom line, so it’s crucial for your business to be prepared and ready. Being prepared involves developing, regularly updating and practicing both your emergency plan and business continuity plan.
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Common Misconceptions about Disaster
Emergency Planning
MARCH 7, 2019
Myth 47: Business continuity management only applies to the private sector. Reality: The public sector (municipal, regional and national governments and associated agencies) must be able to weather disaster and continue its activities just as any private company should. Myth 46: Disasters always happen to someone else.
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Planning Your Organization's Pivot
Business Continuity Today
AUGUST 3, 2021
The trick is, how do we manage change, and how to we plan for the pivot. As business continuity, emergency, and crisis managers, it is our job to plan for and expect the need for our organization to pivot. In emergency planning and management, having a solid baseline it critical.
Planning Your Organization's Pivot
Business Continuity Today
AUGUST 3, 2021
The trick is, how do we manage change, and how to we plan for the pivot. As business continuity, emergency, and crisis managers, it is our job to plan for and expect the need for our organization to pivot. In emergency planning and management, having a solid baseline it critical.
Planning Your Organization's Pivot
Business Continuity Today
AUGUST 3, 2021
The trick is, how do we manage change, and how to we plan for the pivot. As business continuity, emergency, and crisis managers, it is our job to plan for and expect the need for our organization to pivot. In emergency planning and management, having a solid baseline it critical.
Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning
everbridge
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Optimizing the management and security of data on employee, visitor, or resident response rates, team and responder response rates, and message deliverability is a vital element to continued improvement in critical event and crisis management. As you audit your emergency plans, you are likely to have identified areas for improvement.
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Managing Up, How to Engage Your Executives Before a Crisis
Business Continuity Today
JUNE 29, 2021
One of the most common complaints that I have heard over the years from emergency and business continuity managers is they cannot get their executives to participate in emergency drills and exercises. In addition, they make bad decisions, they do not understand the emergency plan and they become ineffective.
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Business Continuity Today
JUNE 29, 2021
One of the most common complaints that I have heard over the years from emergency and business continuity managers is they cannot get their executives to participate in emergency drills and exercises. In addition, they make bad decisions, they do not understand the emergency plan and they become ineffective.
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7 Skills Leaders Must Master for Effective Response to Critical Events
everbridge
APRIL 29, 2022
The next skill leaders must develop is improvisation , the ability to quickly decide to change plans based on the information distilled through situational awareness. In a true crisis emergency, plan A — the one that is tried, tested and true — probably isn’t going to work. Improvisation. Creativity & Adaptability.
The Art of Explaining: MHA’s Best Crisis Communications Resources
MHA Consulting
MARCH 16, 2023
From the viewpoint of business, the rise of social media has created a significant new set of challenges. Protecting Your Brand In writing business continuity plans, BC and crisis management teams need to think about how to protect their organization’s brand, one of its most valuable assets.
Using Titan HST for Site Files
Business Continuity Today
DECEMBER 20, 2022
With Titan HST you can Provide access-controlled materials, including maps, safety videos, emergency plans, and more. With Titan HST you can Provide access-controlled materials, including maps, safety videos, emergency plans, and more. When people are looking for information, having a binder in an office is not helpful.
ALERT READY: TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS FOR THE NATIONAL PUBLIC ALERTING SYSTEM
CCEM Strategies
MARCH 27, 2018
Now that the Canadian government has launched Alert Ready - Canada’s National Public Alerting System, it’s important to consider how this affects your business’ emergency plans , and how to modify them moving forward. Now that you have the steps to re-evaluate your existing emergency plans, it’s time to put them to the test!
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How to Create an Emergency Response Plan
MHA Consulting
JANUARY 12, 2023
Due to the rise in work-from-home, the last few years have seen a serious degradation in organizations’ emergency planning and response capability. In today’s post, we’ll look at why it’s important to have a solid emergency response plan and explain how to create one.
KNOW. ACQUIRE. PREPARE: HOW TO STRENGTHEN YOUR ORGANIZATION'S INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AN EMERGENCY
CCEM Strategies
JUNE 13, 2018
Emergencies can have a significant and even catastrophic (excuse the pun) impact on a business’ bottom line. Being prepared involves developing, regularly updating, and training on both your emergency plan and the business continuity plan. It’s an eventuality no one wants, but, prepare we must.
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Top Threats to University Security and How to Prepare
BCP Builder
JULY 8, 2024
Emergency Plans : Develop and regularly update comprehensive emergency plans that include evacuation routes, shelter-in-place procedures, and communication protocols. Preparedness is not just about mitigating risks; it’s about creating a secure and supportive environment where learning and growth can thrive.
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Top Threats to University Security and How to Prepare
BCP Builder
JULY 8, 2024
Emergency Plans : Develop and regularly update comprehensive emergency plans that include evacuation routes, shelter-in-place procedures, and communication protocols. Preparedness is not just about mitigating risks; it’s about creating a secure and supportive environment where learning and growth can thrive.
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Hurricane Season: Tips for Your Severe Weather Response Strategies
Castellan
AUGUST 2, 2022
Half of the respondents to the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) 2022 Extreme Weather and Climate Report say their organization has experienced delays or disruptions acquiring key products because of the impact of climate-related events on the supply chain. Get the Business Continuity Accountability Guide. DOWNLOAD NOW.
Lessons Identified from the Taiwan Earthquake
Plan B Consulting
APRIL 8, 2024
A example of this is the recommendation following the King’s Cross Fire of November 1987, where 31 people perished, highlighting the hampered emergency services response due to ineffective underground communication. This communication challenge resurfaced during the response to the London 7/7 bombing in 2005, resulting in 52 fatalities.
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