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7 Best Practices for Emergency Managers

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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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Breakthrough Innovation to Help Overcome Today’s Public Safety Challenges

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According to the EM-DAT Emergency Event Database, there were 432 natural hazard-related incidents in 2021, compared to an average of 357 annual catastrophes for the period 2001-2020. Asia suffered 40% of all disaster incidents and accounted for 49% of all deaths and 66% of all people affected.

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Winter safety tips for employees in private and public sectors 

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billion in 2021 and EUR 52.3 This can include automated alerts, sirens, or mass messaging platforms to reach individuals across different locations. Automate severe weather alerts These alerts are crucial for organizations to ensure timely communication and response during winter storms. billion in 2022.”

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Corporate Security Predictions and Trends 2021

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Corporate Security Predictions and Trends 2021. 2021 is approaching rapidly, though 2020 seems to be lasting an eternity. It’s a challenging time for all of us. DOWNLOAD Corporate Security Predictions & Trends 2021 [PDF]. "It Pete O'Dell. October 30, 2020. Share on facebook. Share on linkedin. Share on twitter.

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Takeda Becomes First to Earn Diamond Tier Status for Best in Resilience™ Certification

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Takeda earned Gold Tier status in 2021 and has since implemented many improvements to optimize their ability to detect and assess risks, coordinate with crisis response teams, communicate emergency information to employees, and account for their safety. Takeda was awarded the Diamond Tier status after completing a thorough assessment process.

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Adapt or Fail: Climate Change Resilience for Organizations  

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According to research conducted by Verdantix , “more than half of organizations have less than $1 million to respond to catastrophic events, and 41% of participants stated that they had no budget at all for catastrophic events” (Navigating Climate Threats and Proactive Mechanisms to Achieve Business Climate Resilience, November 2022).

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

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There has also been a rise in geophysical events including earthquakes and tsunamis which have killed more people than any of the other natural hazards under review in this report. While people always come first, it is as important to locate all of your organization’s assets. Where is your inventory?