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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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ALERT READY: TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS FOR THE NATIONAL PUBLIC ALERTING SYSTEM

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Now that the Canadian government has launched Alert Ready - Canada’s National Public Alerting System, it’s important to consider how this affects your business’ emergency plans , and how to modify them moving forward.

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Inclement weather response demands attention

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Real-time information flows, mobile devices are ubiquitous, and forecasting methods have reached unprecedented accuracy. Despite our collective innovation, why do we struggle to keep our communities prepared, informed, and safe when disaster strikes? Assuming, of course, that emergency management has met its obligation to inform.

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Winter safety tips for employees in private and public sectors 

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This includes utilizing various communication channels such as email, SMS, phone calls, and social media updates to keep everyone informed and safe. Prepare for power outages Ensure you have accurate contact information for employees, customers, and stakeholders to stay connected during power outages.

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Emergency Alert Systems Both Then and Now

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The Government’s Take on Alerts. I was surprised to learn that the federal Emergency Alert System (EAS) was only used at the local level until November 9, 2011 at 2 pm eastern. All of the television and radio test sirens you have ever heard were initiated by your local authorities. Bringing the Emergency Alert System In-House.

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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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Is Your Community Prepared for Flooding?

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Flooding is one of the most common, pervasive, and costliest natural hazards in Canada , with a history of causing major disasters. This information can then be used to develop effective flood preparedness plans and mitigation strategies, such as building dikes or improving drainage systems.