Emergency Planning

APRIL 24, 2022

Everyday risk factors are different when floods, transportation crashes, landslides, toxic spills, structural collapses occur against a background of asymmetric warfare, armed insurgency, fighting or rampant terrorism. One question that is asked relatively rarely is why we exclude warfare from our definitions of disaster.

Natural Hazard 199

Natural Hazard All-Hazards Entertainment Transportation 199

Plan B Consulting

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

This includes finding hotels and negotiating the rates, there is the transport from the airport to the hotels to be organised, security guards to be hired, rules to be written, and contingencies to be thought through, such as what if someone falls sick for something other than COVID-19 during quarantine, where do they go to hospital?

Alternate Site 52

Alternate Site Transportation Government Logistics 52

Plan B Consulting

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

This includes finding hotels and negotiating the rates, there is the transport from the airport to the hotels to be organised, security guards to be hired, rules to be written, and contingencies to be thought through, such as what if someone falls sick for something other than COVID-19 during quarantine, where do they go to hospital?

Alternate Site 52

Alternate Site Transportation Government Business Continuity 52

Emergency Planning

MARCH 7, 2019

As the transport and operation of field hospitals tends to be expensive and logistically challenging, in some cases it may be more efficient to attempt to restore or augment existing hospitals in the area, even if they are significantly damaged. Myth 70: A good emergency plan always ensures a good response to crises.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality All-Hazards Risk Reduction Logistics 130

everbridge

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

During severe weather emergencies, authorities, companies, and organizations will need to easily identify and communicate effectively with on-the-ground teams, any at-risk populations, first responders, transportation resources, and medical supplies. ACT – Take quick and decisive action to mitigate or eliminate the impact of a threat.

Resilience 142

Resilience Risk Reduction Management Command Center 142

Plan B Consulting

MARCH 8, 2019

Luckily nobody was hurt, and transport was not disrupted. When I was the Emergency Planning Manager at Anglian Water, I was called to the mail room to look at a suspicious envelope which had been X-rayed by mail staff, and seemingly contained a needle.

Transportation 52

Transportation Marketing Emergency Planning Plan Management 52

Plan B Consulting

MARCH 8, 2019

Luckily nobody was hurt, and transport was not disrupted. When I was the Emergency Planning Manager at Anglian Water, I was called to the mail room to look at a suspicious envelope which had been X-rayed by mail staff, and seemingly contained a needle.

Transportation 52

Transportation Marketing Emergency Planning Plan Management 52

Emergency Planning

JUNE 9, 2019

Included are toxic spills, transportation crashes and the effects of human error. (c) Floods, storms and earthquakes dominate the picture, with the ever-present possibility of very large eruptions or extra-terrestrial impacts. (b) b) Technological disasters, caused by malfunction or unintended consequences of technology.

Risk Reduction 130

Risk Reduction Natural Hazard All-Hazards Hazard 130

Disaster Recovery

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

C already implies a mammoth transformation in how industries leverage energy, land, transport, industrial systems and other resources. Climate change can make regional weather conditions more erratic, resulting in sudden rises in sea levels, droughts or other changes that businesses with conventional emergency plans might not be prepared for.

Hazard 40

Hazard Manufacturing Disaster Recovery Resilience 40

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 12, 2019

In the 1990s, we had lots of transport and natural disasters, so emergency planning came of age. When BC started, I know of a Scottish Local Authority which spent £100k on external consultants to develop their BC plans. Threats come in fashions and cyber is the big threat of the moment.

Business Continuity 40

Business Continuity Outage Fashion Business Recovery 40

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 12, 2019

In the 1990s, we had lots of transport and natural disasters, so emergency planning came of age. When BC started, I know of a Scottish Local Authority which spent £100k on external consultants to develop their BC plans. Threats come in fashions and cyber is the big threat of the moment.

Business Continuity 40

Business Continuity Outage Fashion Business Recovery 40

CCEM Strategies

MAY 11, 2023

Review and Enhance Flood Plans Your community already has emergency plans, and you may even have flood-specific plans. Review the plans and think about how flooding might impact your community. Once flood waters arrive, normal routes of transportation and emergency responders may not be available.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Natural Hazard Transportation 52

CCEM Strategies

MARCH 17, 2023

Ensuring Canada’s Critical Infrastructure system is ready and resilient Can you imagine what would happen if an incident such as a natural disaster compromised our transportation, food or even energy Critical Infrastructure (CI) systems? In November 2021, British Columbians didn’t have to.

Resilience 52

Resilience All-Hazards Hazard Transportation 52

CCEM Strategies

MAY 10, 2023

Here are four (4) steps your community can take: Review and enhance emergency plans Develop readiness with training and practice Establish and strengthen partnerships Remain vigilant by monitoring hazards and risks Review and Enhance Your Emergency Plans Your community already has emergency plans.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Emergency Planning Hazard Telecommunications 52

CCEM Strategies

JANUARY 11, 2024

The impact of cold emergencies goes beyond discomfort. It can result in power outages, transportation disruptions, and, most critically, could pose serious health risks to people. Collaborate with critical infrastructure providers to understand risks and align a cohesive strategy through all four phases of emergency management.

Resilience 64

Resilience Transportation Vulnerability Healthcare 64

CCEM Strategies

AUGUST 24, 2023

How will you provide volunteers shelter, transportation, food and water and personal protective equipment (PPE)? This could include technology, office supplies and equipment, safety gear, as well as vehicles or other operational equipment. · Will you have options for volunteers to go to for information and registration?

Management 52

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Emergency Planning

JUNE 20, 2020

Front-line' workers include those who serve in hospitals, work in care homes, run public transport and deliver essential items. The role of emergency planning. The scenario for a major pandemic was developed over the period 2003-2009 and was first incorporated into emergency plans close to the start of this period.

Emergency Planning 130

Emergency Planning Pandemic Logistics Vulnerability 130

Emergency Planning

AUGUST 20, 2021

This is impossible to substantiate, but goods manufactured in a donor country, brought to Haiti by transport from that country and distributed by personnel from the same country would do little to stimulate the Haitian economy. In his book about the earthquake, the eminent Harvard medical doctor Paul Farmer [ii] noted that only 3.8%

Vulnerability 174

Vulnerability All-Hazards Risk Reduction Media 174