Emergency Planning

MARCH 7, 2019

Myth 17: Unburied dead bodies constitute a health hazard. Reality: Not even advanced decomposition causes a significant health hazard. Reality: Producing the means to reduce disaster risk (a warning system, a hazard map, an advancement of anti-seismic building techniques, an updated building code, etc.)

Hospitality 130

Hospitality All-Hazards Risk Reduction Logistics 130

MHA Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

Contains links to toolkits for preparing for different hazards as well as pages on Emergency Response Plans, Crisis Communications Plans, Incident Management, IT/DR, and much more. Prepare My Business for an Emergency. State, county, and city Emergency Management offices.

BCM 98

BCM All-Hazards Disaster Recovery Hazard 98

CCEM Strategies

MARCH 15, 2017

Identify the Hazard or Threat Does the situation involve violence of some sort, including dangerous individuals, riots, or police incidents? If the event is environmental, a hazardous spill or vapour, then Shelter-in-Place action would be a more appropriate response. Is the danger to personnel within the building, or near the building?

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Emergency Planning Communications 52

CCEM Strategies

JUNE 13, 2023

Beyond the exhilarating matches and roaring crowds, a critical aspect of hosting such a massive event is ensuring the safety and security of players, officials, fans, and host communities. There are multiple unique challenges for emergency planners when it comes to hosting global major events.

Management 52

Management All-Hazards Emergency Response Emergency Response 52

CCEM Strategies

JULY 5, 2023

Being prepared involves developing, regularly updating and practicing both your emergency plan and business continuity plan. Doing this is crucial so your business can continue providing service, while reducing financial impacts and mitigating reputational damage after an emergency event occurs.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Emergency Planning Continuity Planning Hazard 52

CCEM Strategies

JUNE 5, 2023

Summer is not without its share of hazards due to the hot weather. From storms triggering electrical outages to droughts and heat domes that can contribute to wildfires (which in turn can cause poor air quality), all these hazards have the potential to cause detrimental impacts to your organization.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Outage Hazard Continuity Planning 52

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. Communities (First Nations, Towns, Villages, Districts, Counties, etc.) Review and Enhance Flood Plans Your community already has emergency plans, and you may even have flood-specific plans.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Natural Hazard Transportation 52

CCEM Strategies

MARCH 17, 2023

The ten sectors of CI CI includes vital assets and systems such as food supply, electricity grids, transportation, communications, public safety systems and more. This is accomplished through the development, maintenance and testing of internal emergency management programs, monitored and enforced by government authorities.

Resilience 52

Resilience All-Hazards Hazard Transportation 52

CCEM Strategies

MAY 10, 2023

Communities (First Nations, Towns, Villages, Districts, Counties etc.) Review the plans and think about how wildfire might impact your community. Which parts of the plan and which procedures might be difficult to execute? Once people are trained and ready for the season, practice your plans with exercises.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Emergency Planning Hazard Telecommunications 52

CCEM Strategies

JANUARY 11, 2024

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. Raise awareness about cold-weather risks and provide practical tips to increase resilience at the individual level.

Resilience 64

Resilience Transportation Vulnerability Telecommunications 64

Emergency Planning

JULY 29, 2019

The result is a communication process which has been termed chronic contagion (Pomerantsev 2019). Arbitrary rule is, of course, nothing new, but what is new is the role of networked electronic communication. The tendency in research and policy advice is to assume that everyone in power has a strong desire to reduce hazards and threats.

Risk Reduction 130

Risk Reduction Internet Media All-Hazards 130