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Maui wildfire one of deadliest in US history

National Fire Protection Association

Pauley’s statements are reinforced in additional facts from NFPA research including that four of the deadliest wildfires in the US, including this one, have occurred since 2017.

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Preparing Chemical Facilities for Hurricane Season

National Fire Protection Association

Chemical Safety Board issued a call to chemical facilities to prepare for a harsh hurricane season based on an “above average” outlook on hurricane activity from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Recently, the U.S. NOAA’s predictions also estimate a range of 12 to 17 total named storms this season.

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Reflections on the Turkish-Syrian Earthquakes of 6th February 2023: Building Collapse and its Consequences

Emergency Planning

Vox clamantis in deserto : to examine this aspect of the disaster one would have to face up to difficult issues, such as corruption, political decision making, people's expectations of public safety, fatalism versus activism, and more. A view on how to mitigate earthquake damages in Turkey from a civil engineering perspective.

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September is National Preparedness Month: Is Your Community Ready to Respond to a Severe Weather Event or Emergency?

National Fire Protection Association

While the warmer months of the year signal a time when we can indulge in vacations, beach days, and outdoor activities, the summer and fall are also when hurricanes, thunderstorms, wildfires, and other potential natural disasters make their impressive mark across many areas of the United States, often disrupting the rhythm of our daily lives.

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Securing Mass Gathering Events: A Simple Design Framework That Considers the Air Domain

Security Industry Association

Take, for example, the 2017 shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada , where the use of a tall building provided a clear line of sight to concertgoers. Drone as a security service : This is the employment of drones to conduct patrolling and inspection activity and is often referred to as “drone in a box.”

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September is National Preparedness Month: Is Your Community Ready to Respond to a Severe Weather Event or Emergency?

National Fire Protection Association

While the warmer months of the year signal a time when we can indulge in vacations, beach days, and outdoor activities, the summer and fall are also when hurricanes, thunderstorms, wildfires, and other potential natural disasters make their impressive mark across many areas of the United States, often disrupting the rhythm of our daily lives.

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Cyberrisk Management Tips for Businesses Amid the Russia-Ukraine War

Risk Management Monitor

Cyberrisk has also drawn considerable concern and the threat landscape continues to evolve rapidly, though the details of increased cyberattack activity are not yet fully known and may be largely unfolding below the surface right now. Check it out here: [link].