June, 2021

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When Buildings Collapse

DisasterDoc

Building collapse is a common phenomenon associated with multiple disasters, including those caused by so-called “natural hazards” such as earthquakes and tsunamis and landslides, as well as “technological hazards” such. The post When Buildings Collapse appeared first on DisasterDoc.

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How to defuse a bomb on a spaceship 

Crisis Response Journal

The world is a spaceship travelling around the sun, but inside the air is getting stuffy and the crew are growing in number.

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USPS Faces Another Crisis Communications Crunch

Bernstein Crisis Management

Breaking down a reputational tough spot. The United States Postal Service (USPS) has seen no shortage of crisis communications challenges connected – directly or tangentially – to its strange status as a business enterprise operated by the federal government. Though most will say out loud that they have low expectations from the USPS, it only takes witnessing someone receiving a package from across the country one day late or a bit banged up to hear their displeasure and realize how

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Emergency Management at the 3rd Busiest Airport in the World

Disaster Zone Podcast

Los Angeles World Airports, which includes LAX is the 3rd busiest airport in the world by passenger volume. In this podcast I interview Justin Pierce who is the Emergency Management Director there. We talk about the challenges and opportunities he faces with such a large enterprise system. Besides going into the details of his emergency management program we also discuss the future of the emergency management profession to include NextGen Emergency Managers.

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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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How Businesses Can Prepare for the 2021 Hurricane Season [+ Free Checklist]

Alert Media

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“TARGET UP” for effective disaster plans

DisasterDoc

Measures of effectiveness describe the extent to which emergency operations accomplish our intended outcomes. Thus, effective planning represents the foundation for accomplishing the intended outcomes of group deliberation and execution. The post “TARGET UP” for effective disaster plans appeared first on DisasterDoc.

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Bystanders, gawkers and gaffers 

Crisis Response Journal

Lina Kolesnikova investigates the phenomenon of bystanders filming and taking photos of accident victims rather than calling the emergency services for help, or clearing the way for first responders

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Data Replication VS Backup. What’s the Difference?

Assurance IT

Data Replication and Backup, what’s the difference? These data protection services are very popular but knowing the difference is important. Data backup is more popular with 90% of businesses backing up their data. Although, one is more popular, they are equally important and valuable services that your enterprise needs. Continue reading to see why.

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Adapting to Climate Change

Disaster Zone Podcast

While climate change and disasters are mentioned frequently in the popular media, most of the information being shared is about climate mitigation that has to do with reducing the amount of carbon being emitted into the atmosphere. There is little discussion of climate adaptation. This podcast looks specifically at adaption as a strategy that can be implemented now and can provide immediate results to reduce climate related damages.

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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.

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Beat Hurricane Season With Emergency Notification Templates

Alert Media

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Increase your Business Continuity Profile

KingsBridge BCP

Business Continuity Profile. It’s one thing to have a business continuity plan, but it’s another to make sure your staff know about it. Those involved in writing the plan and the core members of recovery teams are likely aware of the plan. This is great, but what about everyone else in the organization? When bad things happen, will the staff know the company has a plan in place?

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Near-Evacuation Reveals Dangerous Gaps in Communications for Senior Community

DisasterDoc

A special guest blog from emergency preparedness and disaster survival author, Virginia Nicols. Make sure it doesn’t happen this way in your community. On October 26, 2020, over a period of. The post Near-Evacuation Reveals Dangerous Gaps in Communications for Senior Community appeared first on DisasterDoc.

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EU Covid vaccination passports  

Crisis Response Journal

Lina Kolesnikova describes the initiative that is taking off this summer in the hopes of increasing travel and boosting tourism and trade

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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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What is a CMDB? A data warehouse for your IT environment

CIO Governance

CMDB definition. A configuration management database (CMDB) is a data repository that stores information about all hardware and software assets in your IT environment. This critical component of the ITIL framework allows for efficient oversight and management of organizational assets, known as configuration items (CI), and delivers greater insight into how they relate to one other across the company.

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Women in Emergency Management

Disaster Zone Podcast

There are more and more women entering the profession of emergency management or thinking about a career in this field. This podcast is an interview with Curry Mayer, Director, City of Seattle’s Office of Emergency Management. Curry has worked in both California and in Washington State as an emergency manager and also worked as a consultant. In this interview we talk about the opportunities and challenges that come with the profession and also how women can make a difference working in this fiel

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Introducing New Mobile App Features to Empower Anywhere Workers

Alert Media

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Organizational Resilience is About How You Respond, Not React

Donyati

As organizations around the globe begin to negotiate a new array of post-Covid situations – such as when, or if, to return employees to the office – some celebration is certainly in order. But although 2020’s pandemic is finally ending, a new era for Business Continuity Planning (BCP) has just begun, according to Donyati BCP experts Joseph Brewer and Patrick Dunn.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Transitioning to Tech: Making the Leap from the Education World to a Career in Software

LogisManager

Transitioning to Tech: Making the Leap from the Education World to a Career in Software. Rebecca Hohlenwerger | Customer Success Team Lead at LogicManager. Before Rebecca Hohlenwerger joined LogicManager’s Advisory Team, she never imagined working in software. But with an itch for change and after considering the ever-expanding breadth and depth of the technology industry, Rebecca soon found herself in a new, more digital world.

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Allowing for growth while embracing renewable energy 

Crisis Response Journal

Haseeb Irfanullah analyses the Bangladesh Government’s strategy for green energy and climate responsibility through the lens of its response to the Rohingya refugee crisis in Cox’s Bazar

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Staying Current: Why You Need to Keep Your BCM Plans Up to Date

MHA Consulting

Many organizations bring great energy to the job of creating new business continuity plans, then they put them on a shelf and allow the passage of time to make them … The post Staying Current: Why You Need to Keep Your BCM Plans Up to Date appeared first on MHA Consulting.

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Earthquake Risks in Western Washington

Disaster Zone Podcast

There are earthquake risks in about every corner of the United States. This podcast looks at earthquakes in Western Washington State. Bill Steele, Director of Communications and Outreach at University of Washington, Pacific Northwest Seismic Network is interviewed. In addition to talking about plate tectonics and the three different types of earthquakes the region is subject to, there is a discussion about the most recent work to institute a ShakeAlert System here in Washington State.

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The Complete Guide to Mastering Business Continuity

The Complete Guide to Mastering Business Continuity is a step-by-step resource for developing an effective Business Continuity Management (BCM) program and navigating challenges. Whether building from scratch or enhancing a plan, this guide offers practical tools, expert advice, and strategies to ensure resilience. What You’ll Learn: Key elements of BCM and resiliency Steps to build and test your Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Conducting risk assessments and BIAs Integrating cybersecurity into p

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How to Conduct a Fire Drill at Work

Alert Media

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Never Ignore Backup and Disaster Recovery

LAN Infotech

Never Ignore Backup and Disaster Recovery. Experts estimate that humans produce 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day. That is a lot of information. However, having a poor backup strategy can wipe out all or vast portions of your data in a single click. From accidental deletions and malicious attacks to natural disasters, there are multiple ways by which you can lose your business data.

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Automating Risk Functions for Greater Value Creation

Risk Management Monitor

Despite recent volatility, more than 60% of risk executives surveyed in a recent PwC US Pulse Survey were optimistic about the global economy, as well as the state of the pandemic recovery. This optimism could stem from a greater alignment between risk functions and the business. Fifty percent of risk management executives reported interacting more with the C-suite, and 42% said they interact more with the board level.

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A college for national security  

Crisis Response Journal

CRJ’s strategic partner, the National Preparedness Commission, has been discussing the need to build effective relationships across the public, private and voluntary sectors.

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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!

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Dropping the Ball: 6 Common Crisis Response Mistakes

MHA Consulting

Has your organization ever dropped the ball in responding to a crisis, thus making a bad situation worse? In today’s post, we’re going to look at six of the most … The post Dropping the Ball: 6 Common Crisis Response Mistakes appeared first on MHA Consulting.

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A Policy Level Look at Emergency Management

Disaster Zone Podcast

Everyone has a boss. Emergency managers are no exception. Sometimes the position of emergency manager reports to a senior appointed official like the public works director or the fire chief. Others report directly to an elected official, mayor, fire chief or county commissioners. I was fortunate to work for a senior appointed official—a Deputy County Executive.

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Lifesaving Lessons From a Wildfire Study: Q&A With Alexander Maranghides of NIST

Alert Media

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