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Transportation for People with Disabilities

Recovery Diva

New report from the National Academy of Sciences: Transportation for People with Disabilities and Older Adults During COVID-19: Lessons for Emergency Response. It is a free download.

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How Transportation is Vital in Emergency Management and Business Continuity

CCEM Strategies

Transportation plays a key and invaluable role for company operations and is a vital element of emergency management. The consequences suffered when transportation services and infrastructure are impacted by a disaster are far reaching. And we can customize a plan appropriate for your business and potential emergencies.

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Prolonged, wide-area electrical power failure

Emergency Planning

lifts [elevators] blocked: people possibly trapped in them trains stranded: people possibly stranded in them traffic control inoperable: possibility of accidents and queues at road junctions critical facilities (hospitals, police stations, etc.)

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Weathering the Storm: Tips for Coping with a Disrupted Climate

MHA Consulting

The checklist should detail where and how the asset will be moved and any special provisions needed during transport and storage (such as heating or cooling). It is not enough to say, “If a wildfire approaches, move Asset A to a safe location.” This step is frequently overlooked but very important.

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A Proposed Strategy to Advocate for Improved Civil Protection in the United Kingdom

Emergency Planning

In these countries responsibility for coordinating local emergency actions is delegated to the regions. Wales has developed three regional emergency response coordination centres, but the rest of the UK is not following suit. Standardised,"all hazards" emergency planning methodology applied at all levels.

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Enhancing inclusive emergency communication: Addressing access and functional needs communities amid disasters

everbridge

Instantaneous visualization of community needs: A crucial capability for emergency managers Emergency managers face the daunting task of rapidly assessing and responding to community needs before, during, and after disasters. Post-Disaster Recovery: Visualizing community needs doesn’t end when the disaster subsides.

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7 Best Practices for Emergency Managers

everbridge

For example, this may include individuals who are seniors, have disabilities, have limited English proficiency, lack access to transportation, or lack financial resources. You’re able to also use the information from that to actually map out transportation routes, if they need transportation assistance.”