Plan B Consulting

MAY 23, 2022

This itself leads to managing an incident over a video conferencing system. With this in mind, I am going to share some views on how technology can be used to manage an incident in our brave new hybrid world. Last week I ran a SIMEX for a bank crisis management team.

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Plan B Consulting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

This itself leads to managing an incident over a video conferencing system. This week I share some views on how technology can be used to manage an incident in our brave new hybrid world. Next door to the CIR was a room where the crisis management team met, but this was not a dedicated space, it just took over one of the meeting rooms.

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MHA Consulting

MARCH 16, 2023

Every organization’s crisis management plan must include a crisis communications plan and strategy. Before we get to that list of resources, let’s review a few crisis communication essentials to set the stage. Here are eight tips to help you protect your brand in a crisis: Become brand-aware.

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Emergency Planning

MARCH 29, 2023

lifts [elevators] blocked: people possibly trapped in them trains stranded: people possibly stranded in them traffic control inoperable: possibility of accidents and queues at road junctions critical facilities (hospitals, police stations, etc.)

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National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

NFPA has a wealth of information to help guide building owners and facility managers, first responders, health care facility managers, electrical professionals, and public educators, as they prepare ahead of weather events in their area and work closely with communities to develop emergency plans.

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Business Continuity Today

AUGUST 3, 2021

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. In emergency planning and management, having a solid baseline it critical.

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Business Continuity Today

AUGUST 3, 2021

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. In emergency planning and management, having a solid baseline it critical.

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Business Continuity Today

AUGUST 3, 2021

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. In emergency planning and management, having a solid baseline it critical.

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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.

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National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

NFPA® has a wealth of information to help guide building owners and facility managers, first responders, health care facility managers, electrical professionals, and public educators, as they prepare ahead of weather events in their area and work closely with communities to develop emergency plans.

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National Fire Protection Association

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Ensure that you have a site plan outlining what is at your location and your emergency plans, and ensure those who could be affected by chemicals are properly trained. When planning, make sure to check out NFPA 1660, Standard for Emergency, Continuity, and Crisis Management: Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.

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MHA Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

I learned so much from mine when I was starting out, especially in terms of doing mock disaster exercises and crisis management. I urge every BC office to reach out to its local emergency management offices before something goes wrong. Most states, counties, and large cities have these offices.

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Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2020

This thought was also in my mind after the Emergency Planning Society’s weekly email highlighted a report by the UK Government’s Public Accounts Committee on their response to COVID-19. One of the subjects we got talking about was the scope of incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with.

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Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2020

This thought was also in my mind after the Emergency Planning Society’s weekly email highlighted a report by the UK Government’s Public Accounts Committee on their response to COVID-19. One of the subjects we got talking about was the scope of incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with.

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Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2020

This thought was also in my mind after the Emergency Planning Society’s weekly email highlighted a report by the UK Government’s Public Accounts Committee on their response to COVID-19. One of the subjects we got talking about was the scope of incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with.

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Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2020

This thought was also in my mind after the Emergency Planning Society’s weekly email highlighted a report by the UK Government’s Public Accounts Committee on their response to COVID-19. One of the subjects we got talking about was the scope of incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with.

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everbridge

APRIL 29, 2022

How then, can organizations be prepared for emergencies and critical events? This is where the leadership skills of emergency managers come into play. Seven Essential Skills for Effective Crisis Management. In a true crisis emergency, plan A — the one that is tried, tested and true — probably isn’t going to work.

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Castellan

AUGUST 2, 2022

It may also be helpful to have them develop a family emergency plan. Need help establishing a severe-weather response plan or want help building resilience management into your plans so you’re better prepared to respond to long-term climate risks? Get The Crisis Management Plan Template.

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Plan B Consulting

MAY 9, 2022

I am currently in Johannesburg, South Africa, delivering an MSc module to a client from Glasgow University; the module is on “Work-Based Resilience, Continuity and Crisis Management”. The thought of a power cut in a city reminds me of the outage in Auckland in 1998, which made a big impression on the emergency planning community.

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Plan B Consulting

MAY 9, 2022

I am currently in Johannesburg, South Africa, delivering an MSc module to a client from Glasgow University; the module is on “Work-Based Resilience, Continuity and Crisis Management”. The thought of a power cut in a city reminds me of the outage in Auckland in 1998, which made a big impression on the emergency planning community.

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Plan B Consulting

JUNE 7, 2017

For example, in the public sector, Scotland Emergency Planning Units have renamed themselves as ‘Resilience’ and I have seen a number of resilience roles within the banking sector. This stops risks being managed in silos and mitigation measures in one area potentially increasing risk in another.

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Plan B Consulting

JUNE 7, 2017

For example, in the public sector, Scotland Emergency Planning Units have renamed themselves as ‘Resilience’ and I have seen a number of resilience roles within the banking sector. This stops risks being managed in silos and mitigation measures in one area potentially increasing risk in another.

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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.

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Plan B Consulting

MAY 9, 2022

I am currently in Johannesburg, South Africa, delivering an MSc module to a client from Glasgow University; the module is on “Work-Based Resilience, Continuity and Crisis Management”. The thought of a power cut in a city reminds me of the outage in Auckland in 1998, which made a big impression on the emergency planning community.

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Emergency Planning

JUNE 9, 2019

Approaches to emergency management teaching at the master’s level. Journal of Emergency Management 11(1): 59-72. Business Continuity Management: A Crisis Management Approach (2nd edn). Elliott, D., Swartz and B. Herbane 2010. Routledge, London, 352 pp.

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Emergency Planning

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Encyclopedia of Crisis Management. [This is a publication of Sceptiques Sans Frontières (SSF), home of the Rapid Scepticism Force.] References Alexander, D.E. Statler and R. Hagen (eds). Sage, Thousand Oaks, California (Vol 2): 575-578. Banfield, E.C. The Moral Basis of a Backward Society. Free Press, New York, 188 pp. Barrios, R.E.

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BryghtPath

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

School preparedness involves having well-defined plans in place to keep students, … The post School Preparedness: Key Strategies for Safety appeared first on Bryghtpath. As summer winds down and the leaves start to change color, thoughts turn to back-to-school shopping, new teachers, and extracurricular activities.

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BryghtPath

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Just as we prepare ourselves for emergencies, it is equally important to have a comprehensive plan for our … The post Disaster Preparedness for Pets: Keeping Your Furry Friends Safe appeared first on Bryghtpath. When disaster strikes, our first thoughts are often of our loved ones—family, friends, and of course, our pets.

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BryghtPath

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Emergencies can happen unexpectedly, and their effects can be disruptive and potentially devastating. The following statement will not surprise individuals with chronic medical conditions or disabilities or their caregivers.

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BryghtPath

AUGUST 19, 2024

Regardless of location or industry, organizations must recognize the increasing threat and take proactive measures to prepare and plan for hurricanes. As climate change continues to influence weather patterns worldwide, the frequency and intensity of hurricanes have become more pronounced.

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BryghtPath

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The psychological barriers that inhibit proactive planning often explain this paradox. In an increasingly unpredictable world, the importance of being prepared for disasters—whether natural or man-made—cannot be overstated. Yet, despite the clear benefits of preparedness, many individuals and communities remain underprepared.

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BryghtPath

AUGUST 27, 2024

Organizations must have a robust Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to mitigate these risks to ensure resilience and rapid recovery. Hurricanes are one of the most destructive natural disasters, capable of causing widespread damage to property, infrastructure, and human lives.

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BryghtPath

AUGUST 13, 2024

Hurricanes are among the most destructive natural disasters, capable of causing extensive damage to businesses and infrastructure. As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of these storms, companies must leverage cutting-edge technologies to enhance their preparedness and ensure continuity.

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BryghtPath

AUGUST 6, 2024

The intersection of climate change and hurricane activity has become a focal point for scientific research and policy discussions worldwide. While debates continue over whether climate change directly increases the frequency of Atlantic hurricanes, there is a strong consensus that global warming significantly impacts their behavior and intensity.

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BryghtPath

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Disaster preparedness for critical infrastructure. It’s not a topic many bring up at dinner parties. But if a storm takes out your power for a week—or worse—you’ll realize that it’s a conversation we should be having more often. Critical infrastructure represents the backbone of our modern society.

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BryghtPath

JULY 18, 2024

Mid-March 2020, Spring Break, COVID-19 is being discussed in the news and we are about to go to Florida for a long weekend. Should we go? It’s just a long weekend, and they won’t close everything down, right?

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Plan B Consulting

MAY 15, 2017

There are some competency standards out there for management of incidents. The two I know of, although a little old, are those produced by the Emergency Planning Society and Skills for Justice. I have failed so far to find a really good set of ‘official’ competencies for those who have a role in an incident management team.

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