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Rota Power Cuts and an Old Incident Revisited – Auckland Power Outage, 1998

Plan B Consulting

The thought of a power cut in a city reminds me of the outage in Auckland in 1998, which made a big impression on the emergency planning community. This was because it was completely different to what risks we had originally planned for.

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Rota Power Cuts and an Old Incident Revisited – Auckland Power Outage, 1998

Plan B Consulting

The thought of a power cut in a city reminds me of the outage in Auckland in 1998, which made a big impression on the emergency planning community. This was because it was completely different to what risks we had originally planned for.

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Yes, tsunamis can happen in coastal BC. How is your business preparing?

CCEM Strategies

Here’s what you need to know when preparing your emergency plan. But remember not to rely only on these sources, as a power outage could occur at any time. Make sure you have a battery-operated radio in your emergency kit and also listen for outdoor sirens and door-to-door contact for the notification.

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Rota Power Cuts and an Old Incident Revisited – Auckland Power Outage, 1998

Plan B Consulting

The thought of a power cut in a city reminds me of the outage in Auckland in 1998, which made a big impression on the emergency planning community. This was because it was completely different to what risks we had originally planned for.

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Top 10 Resources to Help You Become a BCM Ninja 

MHA Consulting

Anything and everything is out there regarding how you can protect your organization and its stakeholders from disruptions and recover quickly when outages occur. I urge every BC office to reach out to its local emergency management offices before something goes wrong. Other BCM professionals.

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PREPARING COASTAL BUSINESSES FOR THE BIG 3 — #1 TSUNAMI’S

CCEM Strategies

Here’s what you need to know when preparing your emergency plan: 1. But remember not to rely heavily on these sources as a power outage may occur at any time. Emergency Supply Kit When evacuating, carry a backpack-style emergency kit which at the minimum includes the essentials — water, flashlight and first aid kit.

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GET PREPARED: YOUR GUIDE TO 72-HOUR PREPAREDNESS

CCEM Strategies

Hazards include: Avalanches Disease Outbreaks Earthquakes Floods Hazard Material Spills Landslides Power Outages Severe Weather Tsunamis Wildfires Make Your Plan It is important you and your loved ones are on the same page about how you will respond to a disaster.

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