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Many TX Counties Lack Mitigation Plans

Recovery Diva

From the Homeland Security News Wire and the Texas Tribune: More Than 100 Texas Counties Lack Plans to Curb Damage from Natural Disasters. “These plans typically provide an assessment of risks from hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and wildfires. A plan can include, for example, an estimate of how many buildings are prone to flooding and how much it would take to clean up a flood.

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Japan-NATO Ties: For What End?

The Rand Blog

It is commonly believed that stronger Japan-NATO cooperation benefits both sides. But this begs an important question: why? What are the practical areas of cooperation for Japan-NATO ties?

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Security Industry Association Opens Applications for Four 2024 SIA Scholarship Programs

Security Industry Association

SIA invites security industry professionals and students to apply for four key scholarship opportunities: the Denis R. Hébert Identity Management Scholarship, the James Rothstein Business Scholarship, the Paul Ahern Scholarship and the SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for four key SIA scholarship programs: the Denis R.

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Top Threats to University Security and How to Prepare

BCP Builder

Universities are vibrant centers of learning, innovation, and community, but they also face a range of security threats that can disrupt operations and endanger students, staff, and faculty. From natural disasters to cyberattacks and active shooter situations, universities must be prepared to handle various emergencies. Understanding these threats and implementing effective preparation strategies is essential for ensuring safety and maintaining operational continuity.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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Stepping Into Your Power: Lessons From Security LeadHER

Security Industry Association

Security LeadHER , a unique conference hosted by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ASIS International and dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security industry, gathered 400+ professionals in Phoenix, Arizona, June 24-25 for the 2024 event. This yera’s event featured insightful workshops and talks, impactful keynotes and lively networking opportunities to enrich and engage current and future “LeadHERs.” SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) com

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Lessons from Afghanistan for NATO's New Ukraine Command

The Rand Blog

One of the clear lessons from Afghanistan is that NATO is unable to execute operations without U.S. leadership. Ultimately, the level of Western support for Ukraine—and its effectiveness—will rise and fall based on U.S. policy and commitment, just as it did in Afghanistan.

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New Approaches to Measuring Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's Disease and Dementia with Lewy Bodies

The Rand Blog

Doctors and researchers are optimistic about the potential of future treatments for Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies. But available measures to test the efficacy of such treatments on cognition are lacking.

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