Emergency Planning

MARCH 3, 2025

Despite the obvious need for mitigation, emergency response capability cannot be neglected. In the light of this, our 'operating environment' as advocates of disaster risk reduction has changed drastically. You may think of this as akin to a game of football in which the goalposts are now moving faster than the players can run.

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All-Hazards Natural Hazard Hazard Risk Reduction 130

Prism International

MAY 13, 2025

But if clients and prospects are not actively being educated about why NAID AAA Certification matters, there is a risk of being lumped in with providers who self-attest to standards without any external validation. This is where education is essential. NAID AAA Certification is a wise investment in risk mitigation.

Education 40

Education Security Audit Risk Reduction 40

Emergency Planning

AUGUST 22, 2019

I am the founding editor of the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (IJDRR), which began publishing in August 2012 with just four papers. The reason for mentioning this example is part of my response to an article that appeared in Times Higher Education (THE 2019). Reference THE 2019.

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Publishing All-Hazards Risk Reduction Education 130

MHA Consulting

MARCH 2, 2023

Inherent risk is the danger intrinsic to any business activity or operation. Residual risk is the amount of risk that remains in an activity after mitigation controls are applied. Putting it in mathematical terms: (Inherent risk) – (the risk eliminated by your mitigation controls) = residual risk.

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Mitigation BCM Acceptable Risk Risk Management 95

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ready, a national public service campaign, has earmarked September as National Preparedness Month and urges those of us tasked with protecting people and property from fire, electrical, and related hazards, to work together, help educate, and empower the public to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies before they become tragedies.

All-Hazards 105

All-Hazards Hazard Emergency Planning Pandemic 105

CCEM Strategies

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

So, what can you do to help mitigate the effects of flooding? By understanding the risks, you can better prepare your business. Learn about your community’s emergency plans Educate yourself and your employees about the emergency plans for your community.

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Emergency Planning Insurance Insurance Damage Assessment 52

Reciprocity

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Internal auditing gives insight into an organization’s culture, policies, and processes while assisting board and management supervision by checking internal controls such as operational effectiveness, risk mitigation mechanisms, and compliance with relevant laws or regulations. Are they effective in risk reduction?

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Audit Management Evaluation Activation 98