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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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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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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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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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Managing Emergencies: The Challenges of the Future

Emergency Planning

Recently, I spoke to a senior emergency planner who has worked for years in the transportation and nuclear industries. The provincial emergency plan is fully digital and it is coordinated by the civil protection service of the region. I asked him for a prediction of what would happen in the future. Apocalypse How? Kerslake, B.

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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.”

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

everbridge

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.