Emergency Planning

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Yet, faced with natural hazards, relative isolation, economic deprivation and cultural decline, it badly needs social solidarity, and that is something it lacks. Several arguments can be marshalled against the idea of community resilience:- The concept of 'community' has no inherent geographical scale.

Risk Reduction 130

Risk Reduction Resilience Natural Hazard Hazard 130

Emergency Planning

MAY 30, 2019

Unofficial voices have suggested that the 'cure to damage ratio' for natural hazards is 1:43. Global probabilistic assessment of risk from natural hazards for the Global Assessment Report 2013 (GAR13). Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities. GNCSODR 2015.

Risk Reduction 130

Risk Reduction Natural Hazard All-Hazards Hazard 130

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 15, 2021

The use of risk scenarios is being pushed by the PRA and the FCA at present, as part of their operational resilience agenda. This style of planning was particularly prevalent in the USA, where they have a multitude of different natural hazards, which were addressed in business continuity plans.

Resilience 52

Resilience Fashion Transportation Continuity Planning 52

Recovery Diva

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Reviewed by Donald Watson, editor of the website theOARSlist.com , Organizations Addressing Resilience and Sustainability, editor of Time-Saver Standards for Urban Design (McGraw-Hill 2001), and co-author with Michele Adams of Design for Flooding: Resilience to Climate Change (Wiley 2011).

Risk Reduction 100

Risk Reduction All-Hazards Natural Hazard Hazard 100

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 15, 2021

The use of risk scenarios is being pushed by the PRA and the FCA at present, as part of their operational resilience agenda. This style of planning was particularly prevalent in the USA, where they have a multitude of different natural hazards, which were addressed in business continuity plans.

Resilience 52

Resilience Fashion Transportation Continuity Planning 52

everbridge

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Natural hazards, public health emergencies, and other crises can strike at any moment, putting lives and livelihoods at risk. These innovations have the power to save lives, reduce economic losses, and enhance our collective resilience in the face of adversity.

Natural Hazard 78

Natural Hazard All-Hazards Hazard Communications 78

Recovery Diva

MAY 7, 2022

The author posits that the attempt to reduce disaster losses by bridging the “nature/hazard versus culture/vulnerability binary” by the Western governments in the lesser developed parts of the world has only been partially effective. Series Editor: Ilan Kelman. For more information: [link].

Risk Reduction 113

Risk Reduction Hazard Natural Hazard Vulnerability 113

Recovery Diva

MAY 12, 2022

Review by Donald Watson, co-author with Michele Adams of Design for Flooding: Resilience to Climate Change (Wiley 2011). Richard Krajeski, presented with transcribed commentary by a dozen participants of a special session held in his memory as part of the July 2020 Natural Hazard Workshop. Emerald Publishing Ltd.

Management 113

Management All-Hazards Transportation Disaster Recovery 113

Emergency Planning

MAY 27, 2019

Towards the end of his life he became preoccupied with the threat of the Universal Deluge (in this he was not alone: see my paper on the etymology of the term 'resilience'). Resilience and disaster risk reduction: an etymological journey. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences 13(11): 2707-2716. DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8306.1986.tb00102.x

Natural Hazard 130

Natural Hazard Risk Reduction All-Hazards Hazard 130

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

MAY 12, 2021

Many states categorize pandemics as having a low probability of occurring when compared to other natural hazards, but the current pandemic has shown the long term devastating social and economic consequences. In particular, COVID-19 has had disproportionate effects on low-income communities of color and front-line workers.

Hazard 64

Hazard Mitigation Pandemic Natural Hazard 64

everbridge

MAY 13, 2022

As severe weather continues to threaten more people and cause greater harm, building resilience against natural hazards and climate threats is paramount: the time for governments and enterprises to act is now. Awareness programs: To build resilience to severe weather, the entire community needs to be considered.

Mitigation 64

Mitigation All-Hazards Alert Hazard 64

CCEM Strategies

MAY 11, 2023

Flooding is one of the most common, pervasive, and costliest natural hazards in Canada , with a history of causing major disasters. and pre-stage resources such as sandbags, temporary dams and barriers, pumps, and excavation equipment can improve your community’s readiness and resilience in the event of flooding.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Natural Hazard Transportation 52

Plan B Consulting

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

My first lesson is about the number of natural hazards in the area. It is lucky that the people are resilient and ‘just get on with it’ after a disaster. Having resilient people and a ‘can do’ attitude is very much needed in an area very susceptible to natural disasters.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Natural Hazard Hazard Strategic 52

Plan B Consulting

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

My first lesson is about the number of natural hazards in the area. It is lucky that the people are resilient and ‘just get on with it’ after a disaster. Having resilient people and a ‘can do’ attitude is very much needed in an area very susceptible to natural disasters.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Natural Hazard Hazard Strategic 52