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Federal Disaster Funding at Play in Fiscal Year 2024 and Government Shutdown Negotiations

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

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.

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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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New Book Review

Recovery Diva

disaster management specialist, PDC Global. 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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Unprecedented Wildfires Devastate Canada, Leave Eastern U.S. Blanketed in Smoke

Risk Management Monitor

” In total, there are 425 active fires throughout Canada, according to Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre , and 232 are considered out of control. . “Right now, with the manpower we have, we can fight about 40 fires at the same time,” said Francois Legault, premier of Quebec, in an interview with Reuters.

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Insights into creating a successful Disaster Recovery exercise – Part 1: Objectives

eBRP

With more than three million consumer households at stake, they have designated disaster preparedness a ‘mission critical’ program. Periodic testing and validation of their documented Disaster Recovery Plans are the only way to certify their DR Program as credible and viable.

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What MSP services can help ensure business continuity?

Online Computers

These activities keep your systems up to date and fine-tuned, helping prevent unexpected failures and ensure smooth business operations. Related reading : Is your business ready for any disaster?

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Enhancing inclusive emergency communication: Addressing access and functional needs communities amid disasters

everbridge

Request demo Community empowerment: Foster meaningful engagement To ensure inclusive emergency preparedness and planning, it’s vital to actively engage with access and functional needs communities.