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OUR CHALLENGE

Emergency Planning

Nowhere is this more true than in the gradual conversion of social media from a source of community cohesion and a means of informing oneself to a purveyor of "alternative facts" and unscientific fantasy, a "manufactured reality" that people nevertheless believe.

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FEMA Essay by Prof. Susan Cutter

Recovery Diva

Ever since the agency lost its independent status and became part of the Department of Homeland Security in the early 2000s, it has faced complaints about delays caused by layers of bureaucracy and red tape, leaders at the top with little experience in emergency response, and whiplash policy changes.

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The Cost of Non-Compliance: Why Third-Party Risk Should Be a Top Priority in 2025 

Reciprocity

IT resources must be reallocated for emergency response, while rushed vendor transitions and customer service interruptions create operational chaos. Negative media coverage can persist in search results for years, while damaged partner relationships and difficulty attracting new clients create long-term growth challenges.

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How to Create a Family Emergency Plan

Disaster Preparedness

Establish Communication Methods Beyond phones, use text messaging (it uses less bandwidth), social media, or apps like GroupMe or WhatsApp for group updates. Involve Community Share plans with neighbors or join CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training. For kids, use wristbands or laminated cards with ICE details.

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Social Media in Business Continuity

KingsBridge BCP

Social media is everywhere. People are constantly cataloguing what is happening in their lives on social media with photos, news articles and trendy hashtags. And this is especially true when emergencies arise. So what is the place of social media from a Business Continuity perspective? Social media cons.

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Business Power Outage Emergency Response Planning in 7 Easy Steps

Alert Media

Keep your business moving with a power outage emergency response plan. Power outages can be devastating, but they don’t have to slow you down.

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Optimize Your Emergency Response: Team Roles and Responsibilities

Alert Media

Do your people know who to call when an emergency arises? Find out how to cover all your bases with incident response plans and teams today.