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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!