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Sweet Home Alabama.Emergency Management

Disaster Zone Podcast

Technology, the pandemic, and disaster resilience are only a few of the other topics touched on in this interview. Technology, the pandemic, and disaster resilience are only a few of the other topics touched on in this interview.

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The Beginnings of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP)

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Shortly after the 9/11 attacks and the anthrax exposures, centers throughout the United States were set up to prepare for and make our nation more resilient. And not just for massive terrorism – but we were really not ready for major natural disasters, pandemics, and whatever existential threats might be in our future.

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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

On each anniversary of the tragedy which struck humanity on 9/11/01, we take a moment to reflect on those lives that were lost, families forever changed, and the strength, heroism, and resilience seen in America. The state of preparedness in the United States is evolving.

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Using Budget Principles to Prepare for Future Pandemics and Other Disasters

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Testimony to the House of Representatives Committee on Rules’ Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process for the Hearing: Using Budget Principles to Prepare for Future Pandemics and Other Disasters. Testimony Submitted January 16, 2022. By: Jeff Schlegelmilch, MPH, MBA.

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NCDP 20th Anniversary Reflections and Impacts

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Shortly after the 9/11 attacks and the anthrax exposures, centers throughout the United States were set up to prepare for and make our nation more resilient. I was also proud of NCDP during this period for providing thought leadership and highlighting many of the inequities that the pandemic illuminated.

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

Zerto

Over time, enterprises, institutions, and organizations will face disasters that could temporarily or permanently disrupt their operations. These events could be man-made (industrial sabotage, cyber-attacks, workplace violence) or natural disasters (pandemics, hurricanes, floods), etc. A definition of Business Resilience.

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The 9 Best Books for Disaster Recovery Managers in 2022

Solutions Review

Description: “This new edition of a bestseller book addresses the complexities of disaster preparedness and business continuity. OUR TAKE: Author Regina Phelps is a widely renowned expert in the fields of crisis management, exercise design, and continuity and pandemic planning. This book is for you!” ” .