everbridge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Producing Engaging BCP Scenarios The key to a successful BCP exercise lies in the scenario’s design—it must be fresh, relevant, and plausible: Fresh : To encourage participant engagement, we move beyond overused scenarios like fires or power outages and instead craft unique situations that challenge teams to think outside the box.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity BCP Outage All-Hazards 52

CCEM Strategies

APRIL 17, 2017

Carry out an Assessment Determine the type of hazards that will affect your area and your business. Identify the Impacts Establish how your business might be affected by the identified hazards. Map the simple hazards first, such as power outage or your website going down for greater than 24 hours. Don’t forget data!

Continuity Planning 52

Continuity Planning Business Continuity All-Hazards Hazard 52

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.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Emergency Planning Outage 52

everbridge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Prepare for power outages Ensure you have accurate contact information for employees, customers, and stakeholders to stay connected during power outages. It is beneficial to simulate various winter storm scenarios including power outages, icy conditions, and heavy snowfall.

Alert 59

Alert Outage Authorization Communications 59

eBRP

JANUARY 14, 2025

First, Threat Response Plans tackle immediate hazards such as cyber attacks, physical security breaches, and public health crises. Complementing these are Customer Service Continuity and Workforce Continuity Plans, guaranteeing that customer-facing functions and workforce well-being remain priorities during outages or emergencies.

Resilience 52

Resilience BCM Response Plan Disaster Recovery 52

everbridge

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Facilities can also report issues easily, like a power outage, using the Everbridge app custom buttons, which launches an incident notification to their Global Security Operations Center (GSOC).

Resilience 64

Resilience Crisis Management Travel Account Manager 64

CCEM Strategies

JANUARY 11, 2024

It can result in power outages, transportation disruptions, and, most critically, could pose serious health risks to people. Like many other hazard types, being prepared to respond to extreme cold requires an understanding of where these events can occur, the associated risks, vulnerable populations, and effective response strategies.

Resilience 64

Resilience Transportation Vulnerability Telecommunications 64

Online Computers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The first step in preparing for a disaster is to assess all the potential risks and hazards to your business, and then prioritize them based on their likelihood of occurring. Conduct drills or simulations; for example, you can simulate a power outage by turning off the lights and having employees work in the dark. Assess the risks.

Disaster Preparedness 52

Disaster Preparedness All-Hazards Backup Hazard 52

MHA Consulting

MARCH 14, 2024

Enterprise Risk Management is the activity of identifying and mitigating the hazards that threaten an organization (definition from Strong Language: The MHA Glossary of Essential Business Continuity Terminology , available for free download with registration). Risk can never be completely removed, but it can be mitigated.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Management All-Hazards Mitigation 52

Erwood Group

MARCH 20, 2023

A disaster can take many forms, such as: A cyber attack A natural disaster like a flood or earthquake A power outage A disaster recovery plan is a critical component of a business continuity plan or BCP meaning it’s essential for ensuring the survival of a business in the event of a crisis. employees, consultants) Loss of property (e.g.

Disaster Recovery 52

Disaster Recovery All-Hazards Hazard Cybersecurity 52

Disaster Recovery

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Although experts have forecasted improvements in the weather over the weekend, hazardous conditions still persist with cold waves, heavy snowfall and record breaking sub zero temperatures, especially in the north east. Sustained power outages were experienced in many areas. The public were strongly advised against venturing outdoors.

Hospitality 40

Hospitality Hazard Education Disaster Recovery 40

Plan B Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2019

Lessons learned from the British Airways IT outage last year should have meant that in this instance the airport should have been able to provide a place of comfort for stranded overnight passengers, and to avoid leaving passengers sat for hours on planes. I also think the first response to a new hazard is usually overcautious.

Airlines 40

Airlines All-Hazards Mitigation Hazard 40

Plan B Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2019

Lessons learned from the British Airways IT outage last year should have meant that in this instance the airport should have been able to provide a place of comfort for stranded overnight passengers, and to avoid leaving passengers sat for hours on planes. I also think the first response to a new hazard is usually overcautious.

Airlines 40

Airlines All-Hazards Mitigation Hazard 40

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Recent heavy rainfall in Rhode Island, Georgia, and Indiana caused deadly flash floods and thousands of power outages. For first responders: First responders face many hazards when working with vehicles that have been submerged in water, particularly with hybrid or electrical vehicles.

Hazard 77

Hazard Emergency Planning Risk Reduction Pandemic 77

MHA Consulting

APRIL 27, 2024

Remind the managers that life is uncertain and the world currently more hazardous than ever thanks to the rise of cyberattacks, extreme weather, supply chain vulnerabilities, incidents of workplace violence, the heightened risk of reputational damage due to social media, global conflict, and similar threats.

Consulting 52

Consulting BCM Business Continuity All-Hazards 52

Pure Storage

MARCH 27, 2025

Previously, it was focused on natural and operational disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, or hazardous spills on highways. No special configuration or techniquesits Evergreen because it just works, and you never have to migrate data or take an outage again, raising the limits of scale and service availability.

Cyber Resilience 59

Cyber Resilience Resilience Architecture Application 59

Stratogrid Advisory

JUNE 3, 2020

Risk Methodology The Risk Assessment can be completed by using a traditional Operational Risk Management (ORM) methodology (for larger organizati ons), or an All-Hazards Risk Assessment (AHRA) approach. Split team operations – the possibility of splitting functional teams at alternate buildings to reduce outage impacts to operations (e.g.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity BCM Impact Analysis BCP 52

Stratogrid Advisory

JUNE 3, 2020

The Risk Assessment can be completed by using a traditional Operational Risk Management (ORM) methodology (for larger organizati ons), or an All-Hazards Risk Assessment (AHRA) approach. Split team operations – the possibility of splitting functional teams at alternate buildings to reduce outage impacts to operations (e.g.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity BCM Impact Analysis BCP 52