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The United Kingdom's National Risk Register - 2023 Edition

Emergency Planning

This document was first published in 2008 and has been updated (somewhat irregularly) at roughly two-year intervals. The new version presents 89 major hazards and threats that could potentially disrupt life in the United Kingdom and possibly cause casualties and damage. (b)

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Article by the Diva in South Korean Newspaper

Recovery Diva

Translated article from the South Korean newspaper The Segye Times , written by reporter Yeongjun Park from; published in Dec. “The current state of disaster management is reasonably responsive to common threats, but recent emerging hazards pose significant challenges to current U.S. 26 (local time). . “The U.S.

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New NFPA research reports Shine a Spotlight on Fatal and Non-Fatal Electrical Injuries at work – Just in Time for National Electrical Safety Month

National Fire Protection Association

Each May, NFPA actively supports National Electrical Safety Month, a campaign sponsored by Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), which raises awareness of potential home electrical hazards, the importance of electrical fire safety, and the safety of all electrical and non-electrical workers.

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

Emergency Planning

Source: Wikimedia Commons An interesting map was published by the US Geological Survey shortly after the Turkish-Syrian earthquakes. [1] Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences 15: 931-945. Natural Hazards 109: 161-200. the 'violent' level. [2] How much simpler to attribute it all to anonymous forces within the ground!

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New Book Review

Recovery Diva

Publisher : Routledge – Taylor & Francis Group, New York and London. Book Review: Cultural Competency for Emergency and Crisis Management. Editors : Claire Connolly Knox and Brittany “Brie” Haupt Title : Cultural Competency for Emergency and Crisis Management: Concepts, Theories and Case Studies. link] April 2020.

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Top 10 Resources to Help You Become a BCM Ninja 

MHA Consulting

Then as now, the government published resources to help organizations protect themselves. Contains links to toolkits for preparing for different hazards as well as pages on Emergency Response Plans, Crisis Communications Plans, Incident Management, IT/DR, and much more. Prepare My Business for an Emergency. BCM consultancy websites.

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The RAAC Crisis – What Can We Learn?

Plan B Consulting

Asbestos is another hazard in schools, but it poses a risk only if disturbed. The list of affected schools was only published 30 minutes before Prime Minister’s Questions this week. Nevertheless, we need to consider the activities conducted within buildings and whether working from home is a viable alternative.