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OUR CHALLENGE

Emergency Planning

He then outlined in perfect detail exactly what would happen during a viral pandemic, including the medical, economic, social, behavioural and psychological consequences. I taught pandemic preparedness on the basis of his example for the next 12 years. Then it came to pass.

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Crisis Management Explained: A Comprehensive Guide

Bernstein Crisis Management

Pre-Crisis The pre-crisis stage involves identifying potential crises, assessing their likelihood and potential impact, and developing strategies to prevent, mitigate, or prepare for them. Externally Caused Crises These crises are triggered by external forces beyond the organization’s control.

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Reviewing the Five Types of Risk 

MHA Consulting

The recent announcement of the official end of the COVID-19 pandemic makes this a good time to review the five types of risk. Related on MHA Consulting: The ABCs of ERM: The Rise of Enterprise Risk Management The government recently announced the official end of the COVID pandemic. Another pandemic could occur.

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7 Best Practices for Emergency Managers

everbridge

To help you better understand how to promote resilience in your organization, Everbridge hosted a 4-part webinar series focused on the phases of emergency management: Mitigation , Preparedness , Response , and Recovery. Conduct a THIRA (thorough hazard identification and risk assessment) as part of your Hazard Mitigation Planning.

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Book Review: Justice, Equity, and Emergency Management

Recovery Diva

Chapter 2, “Mutual Aid: Grassroots Model for Justice and Equity in Emergency Management” by Miriam Belblidia and Chenier Kliebert, describes successful lessons of a Mutual Aid Response Network (MARN) involving over 5,000 participants in a grassroots response to COVOID-19 pandemic and a record-breaking Gulf Coast hurricane season 2020.

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What Is Cyber Extortion? Tips for Securing Your Data

Pure Storage

Sextortion scams surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, with attackers sending emails claiming to have hacked webcams or email accounts, demanding Bitcoin to delete the alleged footage. Responding to a Cyber Extortion Attack When a business becomes a victim of cyber extortion, quick and effective action can significantly mitigate the damage.

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Threat Intelligence: A Key Capability for Our Turbulent Times

MHA Consulting

Threat intelligence empowers organizations to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with threats of all types, thus helping them protect their assets, reputation, and business continuity. The reason for monitoring threats is to enable the organization to take educated actions to avoid them or mitigate their impact.