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Transporting Hazardous Materials--Which is Safer, Trains or Trucks?

Disaster Zone

If you are transporting petroleum products—pipelines is safer.

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A Proposed Strategy to Advocate for Improved Civil Protection in the United Kingdom

Emergency Planning

The lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic, alas largely negative, show that a good civilian system designed to protect the public against major hazards and threats can save thousands of lives and billions in losses and wasted expenditure. Standardised,"all hazards" emergency planning methodology applied at all levels.

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7 Best Practices for Emergency Managers

everbridge

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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Book Review: Justice, Equity, and Emergency Management

Recovery Diva

The chapter reviews recovery needs of older adults, those with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), children, and pregnant women, opportunities in housing, health, transportation, employment, and access to services. have examined the long-term recovery phase for individuals with disabilities” (p.

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Is Your Community Prepared for Flooding?

CCEM Strategies

Flooding is one of the most common, pervasive, and costliest natural hazards in Canada , with a history of causing major disasters. Once flood waters arrive, normal routes of transportation and emergency responders may not be available. Floodwater can become polluted and carry waterborne diseases and hazardous materials.

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Increase Community Resilience for Extreme Cold Emergencies

CCEM Strategies

It can result in power outages, transportation disruptions, and, most critically, could pose serious health risks to people. 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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Electrical Safety Tips for Users of E-Bikes and E-Scooters

National Fire Protection Association

Mackinac Island, a small vacation island in northern Michigan, has become well-known for regulating the means of transportation that are permitted on the island. Since 1901, automotive transportation has been banned, leaving most travel to be done on foot, by bicycle, or by horse and carriage.