National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

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.

All-Hazards 105

All-Hazards Hazard Emergency Planning Risk Reduction 105

Emergency Planning

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Since the start of the crisis, I have constantly affirmed that the key to understanding the effects of this pandemic is the UK Government's failure to give adequate weight to emergency planning and management (Alexander 2020a, 2020b). The scenario for this pandemic (excluding the recovery) was fully formulated over the period 2003-2009.

Civil Emergency 130

Civil Emergency Pandemic All-Hazards Logistics 130

Emergency Planning

MARCH 7, 2019

Whereas it is not possible to stop earthquakes, it is possible to construct anti-seismic buildings and to organize human activities in such a way as to minimize the risk of death. Activism is much more common than fatalism (this is the so-called "therapeutic community"). Myth 17: Unburied dead bodies constitute a health hazard.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality All-Hazards Risk Reduction Logistics 130

BCP Builder

APRIL 20, 2020

What will the new normal look like following the Coronavirus Pandemic? I have included two videos below: A webinar on how to return to business following this pandemic. Our generational changes, however, are the ones we pay attention to, and this pandemic will be one of those generational moments.

BCP 52

BCP Continuity Planning Business Continuity Pandemic 52

BCP Builder

APRIL 20, 2020

What will the new normal look like following the Coronavirus Pandemic? I have included two videos below: A webinar on how to return to business following this pandemic. Our generational changes, however, are the ones we pay attention to, and this pandemic will be one of those generational moments. A pandemic was expected.

BCP 52

BCP Continuity Planning Business Continuity Pandemic 52