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Becoming Prepared to Deal with Any Disaster

Disaster Zone Podcast

He has been published in dozens of industry journals and magazines, and been a featured expert on family disaster preparedness on Good Morning America, PA Live!, He has been published in dozens of industry journals and magazines, and been a featured expert on family disaster preparedness on Good Morning America, PA Live!,

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Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11: Where we have been and where we are headed in disaster management

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

It is also a time for us, particularly in the disaster preparedness community, to reflect on what has changed since 9/11 and what has not. The state of preparedness in the United States is evolving.

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Working with Legislators to Promote Disaster Resilience

Disaster Zone Podcast

One of the additional duties for emergency managers at the local level is to make and maintain connections with local and state elected officials. This is not everyone’s “cup of tea” but it can be a vital aspect of having a disaster management program that enjoys the support of legislators.

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New Book Review

Recovery Diva

disaster management specialist, PDC Global. The intent is to raise awareness and sensitivity towards disaster-affected populations and stakeholders who may share different cultural norms, be in different cultural, physical, political, or emotional settings than the disaster managers.

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Transforming Disaster Management: The Promise and Challenges of AI in Wildfire Damage Assessment

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Recently, the exploration of artificial intelligence (AI) offers possibilities for enhancing the efficiency and speed of damage assessments, affording a shift toward more technologically integrated approaches in disaster management. Automatic Extraction of Damaged Houses by Earthquake Based on Improved YOLOv5: A Case Study in Yangbi.

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Inclement weather response demands attention

everbridge

Events such as the devastating incident in Maui serve as grim reminders of the ongoing challenges that persist in disaster preparedness and response. The power of the possible in emergency alerting and disaster management is awe-inspiring. Increasingly, this issue appears to be unique to the United States.

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BCP vs. DR Plans: What Are the Key Differences?

Zerto

BCP addresses every aspect of disaster preparedness (prevention, mitigation, and recovery) by analyzing critical business processes and defining the repercussions of disruptive events on said processes. Although they have similar objectives, DRP and BCP differ in several subtle ways. Begin Your BCP Journey With A Strong DR Plan.

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