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B.C.’s New Bill 31 – Emergency and Disaster Management Act

CCEM Strategies

A deliberate focus on modernization first emerged five years ago in 2018, when the Province adopted the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The new Act signals an increased focus on climate change, harmonization, self-government of Indigenous Peoples, and investment in risk reduction. In 2019, B.C. In 2019, B.C.

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A Proposed Strategy to Advocate for Improved Civil Protection in the United Kingdom

Emergency Planning

Mami Mizotori, the Head of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) stated in the mid-term report of the Sendai Framework that "progress [in implementing the SFDRR] has stalled and, in some cases, reversed". Disaster risk reduction: a Japanese women's perspective on 3/11. 1] Domoto, A., Ohara and H.

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Community Emergency Managers: Maximize Impact with B.C.’s New Indigenous Engagement Funding

CCEM Strategies

Making the most of the funding requires a strategic approach and effective partnerships. Strategic vs. Opportunistic Spending A key principle to maximizing the impact of new and existing funding is to take a strategic, rather than opportunistic, approach. The team at CCEM can help.

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A Guide to Completing an Internal Audit for Compliance Management

Reciprocity

Are they effective in risk reduction? Internal auditing is an important and valuable activity for your firm since it helps you gain client trust and prevent costly fines connected with non-compliance. In addition, you should understand how and why an activity happens or operates. Operational audit. Follow-up audit.

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Unlocking the Truth: Navigating 20 Myths About Business Continuity

Erwood Group

These programs include regular reviews, updates, and exercises which are critical for improvement and performance when plans are activated. The dynamic nature of risks requires constant adaptation to maintain the effectiveness of business continuity plans. Strategic technology investments enhance resilience without breaking the budget.

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Protecting Your Business From Interruption: The Value of Business Continuity Management

Castellan

While this is often achieved through a continuity plan, simply writing a plan will not substantially affect your business’s exposure to interruption risks. A business continuity management process is the key to identifying which activities will reduce risk and eliminating the activities that are less beneficial.