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The United Kingdom's National Risk Register - 2023 Edition

Emergency Planning

The new version presents 89 major hazards and threats that could potentially disrupt life in the United Kingdom and possibly cause casualties and damage. It makes sense to enunciate the major risks that a country faces so that all citizens can be clear about what needs to be tackled in terms of threats to safety and security in the future.

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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. 1] The best solution to this problem is to promote inclusiveness in emergency preparedness at all levels.

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New Book Review

Recovery Diva

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.

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Ensuring workplace safety through Senate Bill 553 compliance with Everbridge

everbridge

Under SB 553, California employers must conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement measures to mitigate them. Everbridge can track participation and ensure that all employees receive the necessary training. Employee involvement: Engaging employees in safety and prevention efforts is a key aspect of SB 553.

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

Emergency Planning

Most of them are highly vulnerable to seismic forces. 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. Natural Hazards 109: 161-200.

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How Data Fuels Modern Fire Safety Operations—and Keeps Communities Safe

Pure Storage

In a recent position paper, the Urban Fire Forum-Metro Chiefs emphasized that fire departments and other emergency services should “prepare for increasing data integration into everyday activities. can use technology and science “to support the needs of today’s wildland firefighters and vulnerable communities nationwide.”

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Evaluating the Safety, Hazards, and Risks in Your Organization’s Physical Environments

Business Resilience Decoded

Episode 144: Evaluating the Safety, Hazards, and Risks in Your Organization’s Physical Environments When was the last time you evaluated the threats to your physical environment? Things like graffiti, vandalism, or even cracked sidewalks or unkempt landscaping can welcome unwanted activity near your facility.