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Did Your Emergency Response Team Survive the Pandemic?

FEI

In March 2020, many emergency and incident response teams faced mandatory stay-at-home orders. In the past, when planning tabletop exercises and full-scale drills with emergency response teams, I would pose the following questions: Do you have an alternate site for the EOC if the current one becomes unusable?

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The Future of Technology in Emergency Response and Management

Business Continuity Today

Emergency Management needs improvement to meet modern needs. With advancing technology, it can be harnessed and created specifically for emergency management and disaster response. While some emergency tech is easily noticeable, there are also many unseen advancements that play a role.

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Five Organizations Tackling Health Inequity: Meet PagerDuty.org’s Second Impact Accelerator Cohort by Olivia Khalili

PagerDuty

accesSOS is building a more accessible emergency response system for people who lack access to 9-1-1 and other emergency services, such as people who are deaf or hard of hearing, people with speech disabilities or limited English proficiency, and domestic violence survivors.

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Five Organizations Tackling Health Inequity: Meet PagerDuty.org’s Second Impact Accelerator Cohort by Olivia Khalili

PagerDuty

accesSOS is building a more accessible emergency response system for people who lack access to 9-1-1 and other emergency services, such as people who are deaf or hard of hearing, people with speech disabilities or limited English proficiency, and domestic violence survivors.

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The Future of Technology in Emergency Response and Management

Business Continuity Today

Emergency Management needs improvement to meet modern needs. With advancing technology, it can be harnessed and created specifically for emergency management and disaster response. While some emergency tech is easily noticeable, there are also many unseen advancements that play a role.

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Ensuring workplace safety through Senate Bill 553 compliance with Everbridge

everbridge

These measures include establishing reporting procedures for incidents or threats of violence, providing employee training on recognizing and responding to workplace violence , and creating emergency response protocols. Should you have a workplace violence prevention plan outside of California?

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Enhancing inclusive emergency communication: Addressing access and functional needs communities amid disasters

everbridge

Working together to develop and implement inclusive communication plans, share resources, and coordinate efforts ensures that everyone receives timely and relevant emergency information and assistance. This ensures that critical information reaches everyone in a timely manner, enhancing overall community resilience.