National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ready, a national public service campaign, has earmarked September as National Preparedness Month and urges those of us tasked with protecting people and property from fire, electrical, and related hazards, to work together, help educate, and empower the public to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies before they become tragedies.

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National Fire Protection Association

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

It’s the time of year when we’ll start to see Christmas Trees pop up all around. Christmas Trees, although festive also poses a very dangerous fire hazard. Christmas Tree fires quickly releases a large amount of energy, placing them among the higher hazards when it comes to contents and furnishings.

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National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 20, 2023

NFPA® works with organizations everywhere to raise awareness about the ways to reduce the risk of wildfire hazards. It’s all about prevention and bringing homeowners, fire organizations, utilities, and other groups together to share learnings and help prevent more tragedies from happening,” said Marshall.

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Recovery Diva

JUNE 24, 2022

Disasters are increasing in frequency and severity and the layering of disasters is now sadly all too common. For example, with little energy to spare, emergency personnel are reluctant to enroll in continuing education and professional development on top of an already demanding role. Readers are encouraged to reply to her directly.

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CCEM Strategies

MAY 10, 2023

It’s a good reminder for all of us to prepare for not only an earthquake, but also any kind of public emergency. Know the hazards in your area There are various types of hazards and disasters, each with its own unique risks. It includes resources on building kits, making plans, evacuation and recovery and educational programs.

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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. Floods can cause a cascade of other issues such as contamination, flowing debris, hazardous debris, and ground instability. Communities (First Nations, Towns, Villages, Districts, Counties, etc.)

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National Fire Protection Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

For consumers, it means educating them about how to properly charge and store EVs, e-bikes, and e-scooters. NFPA has been committed to addressing potential fire hazards posed by EVs for some time, offering in-person and online trainings that teach first responders how to safely and effectively mitigate EV incidents.

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Crisis Response Journal

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Gary Villeneuve, Director of Education at DRI International, outlines how an all-hazards approach is crucial for protecting an organisation and the people that make it valuable By Gary Villeneuve

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National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 1, 2023

This was surprising to me, but also provided me with an opportunity to educate them. has been said that ESD is the catch-all phrase that encompasses all in-water shock casualties and fatalities. Requiring all luminaires and retrofit kits to be listed and identified for use in their intended environment.

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National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Together, all of the factors listed above form a comprehensive fire protection strategy. Get all the details you need to apply now. Individuals who have earned the prestigious designation of Certified Fire Protection Specialist understand this in ways that many others within the fire protection field are unable to.

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National Fire Protection Association

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Close your eyes and take a minute to count all the devices which have batteries in the room you are currently occupying. These are all devices that store energy in one way or another. If you are in a commercial office, would the fire protection system be designed to protect against such hazards? Think about where you are.

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MHA Consulting

JUNE 1, 2023

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.

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MHA Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

All you have to do is take the initiative and go get it. Top 10 BCM Resources All that being said, here are my top 10 resources to help you become a ninja-level BCM practitioner: 1. Talks about the need for business to be prepared for three types of hazards, natural, human-caused, and technology-related.

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Plan B Consulting

APRIL 15, 2024

First of all, when working within education, you must look at the threats. Schools face a wide variety of threats which don’t all fit neatly into the box of business continuity. Schools should have business continuity plans in place, as we know that any disruption to children’s education can have a lasting impact.

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Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This textbook provides a multitude of case studies each written by academics who are actively teaching and/or have developed curriculum in the fields of crisis, disaster, and/or emergency management with a specific focus on vulnerable populations that are the weakest links in the hazard-risk chain.

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CCEM Strategies

JANUARY 11, 2024

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.

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everbridge

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

By adopting technology into common practices, we can vastly improve our response to all kinds of inclement weather and disasters such as winter storms, hurricanes, and earthquakes. public safety officials at all levels must account for distributing alerts in multiple languages.

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National Fire Protection Association

JULY 18, 2022

This was shocking to me, but also provided me an opportunity to educate them. It has been said that ESD is the catch-all phrase that encompasses all in-water shock casualties and fatalities. Through enforcement of electrical codes the inspector can help educate and inform owners and installers about ESD risks.

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National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

According to recent reports from CNBC and other major news outlets, Amazon temporarily shut down all solar power generation at their North American facilities last year as they worked to investigate potential fire safety issues with these systems. Learn more about all of NFPA’s resources on PV and energy storage systems at nfpa.org/ess.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2023

As a reminder, risk management is the process of understanding the hazards facing an organization and taking steps to bring them to within a level determined to be acceptable by the senior leadership. There are six steps to the process, and successful risk managers perform all of them on a continuous loop.

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Emergency Planning

AUGUST 22, 2019

I replied that, as there are more than 80 dedicated journals in the disasters, risks and hazards fields, and more than 500 others that occasionally publish papers on such themes, no such need existed. The reason for mentioning this example is part of my response to an article that appeared in Times Higher Education (THE 2019).

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National Fire Protection Association

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Looking at this problem through the lens of the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem™, it will take all of us working together to create positive change to improve those numbers. A critical part of reducing the loss of life, injuries, and property damage from these hazards is fire prevention. Through dedicated prevention programs.

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Emergency Planning

OCTOBER 21, 2022

What does all this mean for Britain? In the response to civilian emergencies, all countries experience a certain tension between centralisation and devolution. Above all, this is a matter of local pride, not merely expediency. First, it must be based on the local level, as all disasters are local problems.

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National Fire Protection Association

AUGUST 3, 2022

As president of an organization that has worked tirelessly over the last 20 years on ways to reduce loss of life and property from wildfire, this latest news only reinforces NFPA’s strong conviction that more decisive policy action must be taken on all levels if we want to reduce losses from these events.

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National Center for Disaster Prepardness

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In a world of increasing disasters and uncertainty, I am inspired by my colleagues and all of their work, and am constantly humbled at the extraordinary privilege to lead a center like ours. At the core of this work are amazing insightful and dedicated staff that have, and continue to, be what makes the work so relevant and impactful.

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National Fire Protection Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The lack of smoke alarms and fire sprinklers as well as an abundance of fuel such as hay or straw at many of these locations all work to heighten the fire risk. An opportunity exists “to create training outreach programs and other fire protection training to better educate animal housing facility owners and staff,” the report says.

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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. Over-notification: Severe weather events happen all the time. Severe Weather Trends.

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Emergency Planning

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Since 2008, pandemics have been top of the list of 96 threats and hazards in the UK National Risk Register of Civil Emergencies in all editions. A modern system is needed, integrated at all levels, driven from below, harmonised from above, not authoritarian, but facilitative and participatory. References Alexander, D.E.

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MHA Consulting

APRIL 27, 2024

I guess you could say we are Boy Scouts, or nerds, or idealists; when it comes to business continuity, all three are true. The Power of Education The good news is, there’s a highly effective medicine available to treat this condition: education. We practice what we preach and believe in what we do.

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National Fire Protection Association

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Nearly 7,000 of them, including more than 280 exhibitors attended, all engaging in thought-provoking discussions, sharing viewpoints, solutions, and services with one another. Visual demonstrations highlight the need for more public education associated with these devices and how people can protect themselves and their property.

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everbridge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These automated alerts can help organizations quickly disseminate information, enabling individuals to take necessary precautions, adjust schedules, and make informed decisions to minimize risks and ensure the safety of all involved. Establish clear communication channels to disseminate timely and accurate information.

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Reciprocity

APRIL 4, 2022

A risk assessment evaluates all the potential risks to your organization’s ability to do business. Many organizations use risk management and compliance software to help them manage all the tasks associated with risk assessment, analysis, and management. Various types of hazards must be considered. Economic risk.

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Security Industry Association

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We know what it takes to operate successfully and confidently in these arenas daily to protect and preserve each party’s interests to deliver better service for all. What will never change is IXP’s vision to make all communities in which they operate safer. A true partner with staying power, not just a drive-by consultant.

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Emergency Planning

MAY 27, 2019

It has been suggested that his lack of formal education catalysed his ability to observe objectively: he has no knowledge of Latin or Greek and hence could not read the classic texts of orthodox learning. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man." Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences 13(11): 2707-2716.

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Security Industry Association

JUNE 18, 2021

ISC West 2021 is coming up July 19-21 in Las Vegas, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West recently revealed full conference details for the SIA Education@ISC West program, including keynote presentations from top luminaries and 65+ sessions on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.

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Pure Storage

MAY 8, 2024

However, when all the AI/ML processing elements are incorporated into enterprise data center operations, hazards of data access and storage can arise. NPUs can be deployed alongside CPUs , GPUs and other accelerators within data centers to achieve the greatest possible computational power for AI tasks.

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Pure Storage

MAY 8, 2024

However, when all the AI/ML processing elements are incorporated into enterprise data center operations, hazards of data access and storage can arise. NPUs can be deployed alongside CPUs , GPUs and other accelerators within data centers to achieve the greatest possible computational power for AI tasks.

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