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Nearly two decades after Hurricane Katrina swept through the Gulf Coast, what policies have changed?

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

A look at some key legislation since Hurricane Katrina. By Zayna Syed Streets that looked like canals, the Superdome surrounded by water, scores of displaced people on highway overpasses —these are some of the historic images that emerged from the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina. As we approach the hurricane’s 19th anniversary, it is worth looking at how much Katrina has influenced emergency management and the legislation crafted in its wake.

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Teachers Are Still Stressed and Underpaid Post-COVID

The Rand Blog

This school year will be the fifth since COVID emptied classrooms and upended education as we knew it. Student test scores have not recovered. Districts nationwide report lingering staff shortages. And teachers still work long hours, earn low salaries, and are stressed out.

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New CRS Dcument on Sharing the Costs of Emergency Management

Recovery Diva

New from the Congressional Research Service: Emergency Management in the U.S., Sharing the Costs. This document has a Unique graphic format.

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Ensuring Business Continuity for Legal and Compliance Teams

BryghtPath

Navigate the complexities of business continuity for legal and compliance with this comprehensive guide. Learn how to minimize disruptions while maintaining regulatory compliance in 2024 and beyond. The post Ensuring Business Continuity for Legal and Compliance Teams appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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Why back to school poses a threat to data security

Acronis

You and your data will be particularly vulnerable when your kids go back to school. It’s important to know the risks and do all you can to keep your data safe.

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What Is a Risk Matrix and How to Use One in Your Business

Alert Media

Learn how to use a risk matrix to identify, assess, and manage risks effectively to keep your business on track and ready for any challenge.

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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Jim Lantrip to the FAST Board of Directors

Security Industry Association

Jim Lantrip, senior vice president of operations at Allied Universal Technology Services, will join the expert group of security and life safety professionals in guiding FAST’s efforts to promote careers in the physical security technology industry. DALLAS, Texas – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Jim Lantrip of Allied Universal Technology Services to the FAST Board of Directors.

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It's Time to Designate Venezuela as a State Sponsor of Terrorism

The Rand Blog

In light of the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, the strengthened Tehran-Hezbollah-Caracas axis now presents a major security threat for the Latin American and Caribbean region. The U.S. government should designate Venezuela as a state sponsor of terrorism and crack down on its brazen violation of international law.

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Trump 2.0 Would Get Mixed Responses in the Indo-Pacific

The Rand Blog

The responses from across the Indo-Pacific to a second Trump administration are likely to be mixed, with the determining factor being whether the country in question maintains a close relationship with the United States.

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How to Put Your Business Continuity Plans into Action

During a crisis, successful organizations are led by strong leaders who communicate continuously with all stakeholders and have plans that are flexible enough to allow changes to be made on the fly. What You'll Learn: Understanding the characteristics of actionable business continuity plans. Step-by-step guidance on building robust and adaptable BCPs.