National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ready, a national public service campaign, has earmarked September as National Preparedness Month and urges those of us tasked with protecting people and property from fire, electrical, and related hazards, to work together, help educate, and empower the public to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies before they become tragedies.

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Recovery Diva

JUNE 22, 2022

The Dash is a fantastic opportunity to participate in a virtual 5k walk/run, with the proceeds going to support the Bill Anderson Fund’s (BAF) mission to expand the number of historically underrepresented minority professionals in the fields of hazards and disaster research, policy, and practice.

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everbridge

AUGUST 31, 2022

By recognizing that hazards, including severe weather events, are unpredictable and cannot be completely prevented, emergency managers can instead focus their efforts on promoting a resilient organization. Preparing for hazards can involve planning and training with departments, jurisdictions, agencies, and community members.

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everbridge

MAY 2, 2023

Four steps for organizations to proactively address chronic hazards Global climate change continues to have a profound impact on businesses worldwide, with chronic hazards such as flooding, wildfires, and extreme weather conditions posing a significant risk to industries.

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Recovery Diva

APRIL 12, 2023

This way the reader is given a roadmap to pick and choose from, if they wish so, the case studies written by various authors whose chapters span a wide variety of hazards as well as geographical and sociological settings all of which delve into a chosen aspect of disaster recovery towards building resiliency.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

JULY 11, 2023

Washington State is one of the most high hazard states here in the United States. In this podcast we review what the state’s hazards are, how emergency management at the state level is organized and then get Robert’s take on a number of issues facing the State and how it is responding.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Alaska is a huge state with many different hazards and challenges. As Director, he provides executive leadership of the Division, ensuring it leads the way in homeland security and emergency management to foster a prepared, resilient Alaska capable of meeting the needs of its communities and citizens in response to all-hazards events.

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Emergency Planning

APRIL 24, 2022

It is obvious that military instability is likely to complicate and retard the process of getting natural hazard impacts under control. Inspired by the events that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall, 30 years ago Francis Fukuyama wrote his treatise on The End of History (Fukuyama 1992). One is that the shifting context pilots events.

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National Fire Protection Association

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Compare this with ICE vehicle fires and we find that EV vehicle fires are less common of an occurrence, but more complicated of an event, since EVs fires can last longer and have the potential for electrical shock and reignition. The effect is a 33 percent increase in the design density, moving from 0.15 gpm/ft2 to 0.2

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Disaster Zone Podcast

JUNE 6, 2023

One of the team members we have in any disaster event is your local media. Merit is a first-of-its-kind, all-hazards, digital credentialing platform that equips emergency responders with innovative tools to securely manage their personnel on-site, no matter the situation. In this podcast we explore how the media covers a disaster.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

APRIL 18, 2023

Debris can come in all shapes and sizes to include cars, houses and hazardous materials. They pile up in front of homes and clog waterways following storms and other weather related events. Debris can come in all shapes and sizes to include cars, houses and hazardous materials.

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everbridge

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

By 2050, severe weather and climate-related events are projected to displace 1.2 Prepare in Advance for a Severe Weather Event. It’s important to prepare for a severe weather event before it happens. It’s important to prepare for a severe weather event before it happens.

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everbridge

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

One example is having a critical event management (CEM) platform that is used across several teams, and integrated with other systems and sources, like risk intelligence feeds, Human Resource Information Systems, badging systems, and travel management systems. Consider the following examples: Example 1: Integrated Sections 6.4.4

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Disaster Zone Podcast

JANUARY 24, 2023

In this podcast, Pete Gaynor, the immediate past Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator shares his ideas on Leadership Essentials for Unthinkable Events. In this podcast, Pete Gaynor, the immediate past Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator shares his ideas on Leadership Essentials for Unthinkable Events.

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everbridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

With this in mind, we advise our clients to build a flexible infrastructure that will allow them to respond to any event–or combination of events. This is especially important during hurricane season when many organizations confront cyber-attacks–a challenging, and increasingly common, confluence of events.

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everbridge

APRIL 20, 2023

Acute hazards pose a significant threat to organizations, as they can disrupt business operations, endanger employees, and lead to substantial financial losses. This is particularly pertinent given the growing threat of climate change, which is likely to increase the frequency and severity of acute hazards.

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CCEM Strategies

JUNE 13, 2023

Beyond the exhilarating matches and roaring crowds, a critical aspect of hosting such a massive event is ensuring the safety and security of players, officials, fans, and host communities. There are multiple unique challenges for emergency planners when it comes to hosting global major events.

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Recovery Diva

DECEMBER 30, 2021

From the American Society of Civil Engineers, Wind Hazard Damage Assessment Group: The StEER report on timpacts from 10 December 2021 tornado outbreak and accompanying media repository can be accessed below. Washington Post Guest Essay: Prevatt (2021) “We can build houses to survive tornadoes like Kentucky suffered. We just haven’t.”

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Natural Hazard All-Hazards Damage Assessment Hazard 100

everbridge

OCTOBER 20, 2021

For those in the manufacturing industry, critical events threaten financial loss due to unplanned downtime, reduced factory utilization rates, lost revenue, and even employees put at risk. Teams need to have a business continuity plan template for manufacturing that is fully developed and easily accessible should a critical event occur.

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Emergency Planning

MAY 14, 2024

This is not to denigrate the work of resilience managers, as there is obviously much to be done to reduce the risk and impact of adverse events. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences 13(11): 2707-2716. After much pondering of the question, I have come to the conclusion that resilience is an illusion. References Alexander, D.E.

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National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 5, 2023

Although Annex K is not part of the specific requirements of NFPA 70B, it is an invaluable resource for those recovering from a catastrophic event. It lists and elaborates on 11 sequential event phases that should be addressed prior to returning an electrical system to operation post-event.

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Business Continuity Today

JANUARY 17, 2023

It is a proactive approach that aims to minimize the impact of potential hazards on the organization's operations, reputation, and bottom line. On the other hand, business continuity ensures that an organization can continue operating in the event of an unexpected disruption.

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Emergency Planning

MAY 6, 2024

The lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic, alas largely negative, show that a good civilian system designed to protect the public against major hazards and threats can save thousands of lives and billions in losses and wasted expenditure. Safety measures at Europe's largest nuclear plant, Zaporizhzhia in eastern Ukraine, hang by a thread.

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Business Resilience Decoded

MAY 11, 2023

Episode 148: Supporting the Next Generation of Hazard & Disaster Researchers We are looking to fill roles in our organizations with talented, diverse individuals. Book Mathews as a speaker Jon Seals, producer Jon Seals is the editor in chief at Disaster Recovery Journal , the leading magazine/event in business continuity.

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Zerto

JULY 12, 2023

It identifies threats and vulnerabilities, potential areas of impact, and the likelihood of disruptive events. The objective of this step is to leave no stone unturned and to uncover all conceivable hazards, however minor or remote. The likelihood of each risk becoming a threat or event. The costs to mitigate each risk.

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Risk Management All-Hazards Management Mitigation 97

Recovery Diva

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

179] After a number of chapters about the failings to influence construction and land planning, chapter 15 imagines headlines of the future, visions of the good that all-hazard risk management could achieve: 2031 School Life Safety instituted so that classrooms in the 450,000 primary and secondary schools around the globe are less vulnerable.

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Risk Reduction All-Hazards Natural Hazard Hazard 100

Business Resilience Decoded

APRIL 13, 2023

Episode 144: Evaluating the Safety, Hazards, and Risks in Your Organization’s Physical Environments When was the last time you evaluated the threats to your physical environment? Book Mathews as a speaker Jon Seals, producer Jon Seals is the editor in chief at Disaster Recovery Journal , the leading magazine/event in business continuity.

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everbridge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The global landscape has experienced an undeniable surge in hazards over the past decade. Natural disasters, pandemics, cybersecurity events, and other crises have wrought devastation on communities worldwide, leading many to question whether the hazard environment is changing for the worse.

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National Center for Disaster Prepardness

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Tribal Nations have historically been disproportionately affected by disasters but without access to the same resources before, during, and after calamitous events. These are the most complex and challenging, whether caused by climate change, biological hazards, critical infrastructure failure, cyber-attacks, or nuclear threats.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2023

As a reminder, risk management is the process of understanding the hazards facing an organization and taking steps to bring them to within a level determined to be acceptable by the senior leadership. These range from workplace violence to the weather to cyberattacks to supply chain disruptions caused by far-flung geopolitical events.

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Risk Management BCM Management All-Hazards 98

Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 18, 2022

PVM’s AI-based engine “watches” for potential security events. Hazardous activities, such as chemical spills or violent situations, can now be managed more effectively, significantly increasing safety and reducing liability. After a security incident, it is essential to generate a detailed report to document the event.

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MHA Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

Contains links to toolkits for preparing for different hazards as well as pages on Emergency Response Plans, Crisis Communications Plans, Incident Management, IT/DR, and much more. Talks about the need for business to be prepared for three types of hazards, natural, human-caused, and technology-related. Another excellent DHS website.

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BCM All-Hazards Disaster Recovery Hazard 98

everbridge

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Events such as the devastating incident in Maui serve as grim reminders of the ongoing challenges that persist in disaster preparedness and response. Emergency management and public safety professionals are responsible for coordinating resources, response, and recovery during emergencies and severe weather events.

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Disaster Preparedness Alert All-Hazards Technology 105

everbridge

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Natural hazards, public health emergencies, and other crises can strike at any moment, putting lives and livelihoods at risk. The “Creating Effective Warnings for All” event not only showcased the various stakeholders’ commitment to safety but also served as a catalyst for innovative dialogue.

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CCEM Strategies

MAY 10, 2023

Know the hazards in your area There are various types of hazards and disasters, each with its own unique risks. It’s important to be aware of the types of hazards that can occur in your region and consequently how to prepare. Here’s what you need to know—and do—to get yourself ready.

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CCEM Strategies

MARCH 15, 2017

Identify the Hazard or Threat Does the situation involve violence of some sort, including dangerous individuals, riots, or police incidents? If the event is environmental, a hazardous spill or vapour, then Shelter-in-Place action would be a more appropriate response. If so, a Lockdown procedure may be the most appropriate.

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Zerto

APRIL 6, 2023

An earthquake is an example of a low-probability event, while an employee calling in sick is a high-probability event. However, the earthquake is a high-impact event, and a sick employee will have significantly less impact on company operations. The BIA, if already completed, determines impact.

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