National Center for Disaster Prepardness

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Due to elevated spending on recent disasters, FEMA has had to implement what’s called Immediate Needs Funding – a type of restriction on the use of DRF money, used when funds are running low, to only “lifesaving and life-sustaining activities” such as response and urgent recovery activities.

Government 72

Government Disaster Preparedness All-Hazards Hazard 72

Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This textbook provides a multitude of case studies each written by academics who are actively teaching and/or have developed curriculum in the fields of crisis, disaster, and/or emergency management with a specific focus on vulnerable populations that are the weakest links in the hazard-risk chain.

Crisis Management 186

Crisis Management Accreditation Vulnerability Disaster Preparedness 186

Risk Management Monitor

JUNE 9, 2023

Over 400 fires have caused roughly 10 million acres of burn damage so far, and have blanketed a wide swath of North America in smoke, creating orange skies and toxic levels of air pollution for communities all the way from Canada to the Southeastern United States. There are fires in nearly all of Canada’s provinces.

Disaster Preparedness 40

Disaster Preparedness Sports All-Hazards Alert 40

everbridge

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

A unified critical event management platform can automate emergency notifications and communications, while centralizing all event activity. Optimize communication between local and regional governments, first responders, and all staff to avoid unsuccessful emergency notifications. Emergency Management During a Hurricane.

Hospitality 59

Hospitality Crisis Management Emergency Response Emergency Response 59

Erwood Group

JULY 7, 2022

It’s also a question that comes up all the time. I like to keep things simple, so the above is the simplest of all the definitions out there. It is disaster preparedness for business. Risk management is important to all businesses. What is Business Continuity. So, what is business continuity anyway? Do you like it?

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Impact Analysis Continuity Planning Communications 52

Risk Management Monitor

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

They may be contaminated by agricultural or industrial chemicals, or hazardous agents. It is important to photograph and document all damage and notify your insurance agent as soon as possible. Similarly, avoid wading in floodwaters. Then you can proceed to make temporary repairs to protect the building and its contents.

All-Hazards 40

All-Hazards Hazard Insurance Insurance 40