Emergency Planning

MAY 30, 2019

The GAR proper consists of 15 chapters in four sections: introductory, the Sendai Framework (SFDRR), its implementation (and interaction with sustainable development), and managing risk nationally and locally. It could be argued that political decision making is the greatest barrier of all to successful disaster risk reduction.

Risk Reduction 130

Risk Reduction Natural Hazard All-Hazards Hazard 130

CCEM Strategies

JANUARY 11, 2024

Whether a community is rural, urban, or somewhere on the spectrum in between, the important thing is for emergency managers to be aware of the unique, location-specific risks and vulnerabilities posed by extreme cold and winter storms. Need help with Risk Assessments, Planning, Collaboration, or Public Engagement?

Resilience 64

Resilience Transportation Vulnerability Telecommunications 64

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. Fortunately, there are some mitigating factors, for example, the lack of innovation in most published research.

Publishing 130

Publishing All-Hazards Risk Reduction Education 130

CCEM Strategies

JULY 24, 2018

This is because, long before an incident occurs, CI operators work with governments to create and test emergency plans to ensure adequate response procedures and business continuity practices are in place, to deal with unforeseen disruptions. Without CI, societies can’t function—and this is never truer than during an emergency.

Resilience 52

Resilience All-Hazards Hazard Authorization 52

CCEM Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Here are a few things to consider when preparing for earthquakes in your emergency management and business continuity plans: 1. Managing risks outside your office building First, let’s look at what you can do outside of your office building. What can you do to mitigate hazards?

Insurance 52

Insurance Insurance All-Hazards Hazard 52

CCEM Strategies

JUNE 13, 2018

Public perception often places government at the core of emergency management and planning. And while this is largely true, it doesn’t necessarily represent the full picture of emergency preparedness in Canada. Emergencies can have a significant and even catastrophic (excuse the pun) impact on a business’ bottom line.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Disaster Recovery Hazard Emergency Planning 52

Emergency Planning

MARCH 7, 2019

Myth 3: Disasters cause a great deal of chaos and cannot possibly be managed systematically. Reality: There are excellent theoretical models of how disasters function and how to manage them. Myth 17: Unburied dead bodies constitute a health hazard. Reality: Not even advanced decomposition causes a significant health hazard.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality All-Hazards Risk Reduction Logistics 130