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Rota Power Cuts and an Old Incident Revisited – Auckland Power Outage, 1998

Plan B Consulting

The thought of a power cut in a city reminds me of the outage in Auckland in 1998, which made a big impression on the emergency planning community. This was because it was completely different to what risks we had originally planned for.

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Rota Power Cuts and an Old Incident Revisited – Auckland Power Outage, 1998

Plan B Consulting

The thought of a power cut in a city reminds me of the outage in Auckland in 1998, which made a big impression on the emergency planning community. This was because it was completely different to what risks we had originally planned for.

Outage 52
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Yes, tsunamis can happen in coastal BC. How is your business preparing?

CCEM Strategies

Here’s what you need to know when preparing your emergency plan. But remember not to rely only on these sources, as a power outage could occur at any time. Make sure you have a battery-operated radio in your emergency kit and also listen for outdoor sirens and door-to-door contact for the notification.

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Rota Power Cuts and an Old Incident Revisited – Auckland Power Outage, 1998

Plan B Consulting

The thought of a power cut in a city reminds me of the outage in Auckland in 1998, which made a big impression on the emergency planning community. This was because it was completely different to what risks we had originally planned for.

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Emergency Preparedness Week reminds us of importance of self-sufficiency for 72 hours

CCEM Strategies

They could include: avalanches pandemics/disease outbreaks earthquakes floods hazardous material spills landslides power outages extreme weather tsunamis wildfires Make an emergency plan Make sure you and your loved ones are on the same page about how you’ll respond to a disaster.

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PREPARING COASTAL BUSINESSES FOR THE BIG 3 — #1 TSUNAMI’S

CCEM Strategies

Here’s what you need to know when preparing your emergency plan: 1. But remember not to rely heavily on these sources as a power outage may occur at any time. Emergency Supply Kit When evacuating, carry a backpack-style emergency kit which at the minimum includes the essentials — water, flashlight and first aid kit.

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How to prepare your business to deal with an emergency this summer

CCEM Strategies

From storms triggering electrical outages to droughts and heat domes that can contribute to wildfires (which in turn can cause poor air quality), all these hazards have the potential to cause detrimental impacts to your organization. So, it’s important your emergency and continuity management program addresses summer hazards.