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Prolonged, wide-area electrical power failure

Emergency Planning

lifts [elevators] blocked: people possibly trapped in them trains stranded: people possibly stranded in them traffic control inoperable: possibility of accidents and queues at road junctions critical facilities (hospitals, police stations, etc.)

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What the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Means for Security and Life Safety Companies

Security Industry Association

This includes funding far above baseline for many existing highway, transit, rail and other programs included in surface transportation reauthorizations that are operating under a short-term extension through Dec. Department of Transportation, providing $100 million annually to “smart cities” initiatives around the country.

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Weathering the Storm: Tips for Coping with a Disrupted Climate

MHA Consulting

And formerly tranquil areas are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events. The checklist should detail where and how the asset will be moved and any special provisions needed during transport and storage (such as heating or cooling). It is not enough to say, “If a wildfire approaches, move Asset A to a safe location.”

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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. Post-Disaster Recovery: Visualizing community needs doesn’t end when the disaster subsides.

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Critical infrastructure is under attack

everbridge

These sectors are typically identified by governments and international organizations and are recognized as critical because they are vulnerable to physical and cyber threats and attacks that could cause significant harm or disruption to society. This can be anything from passwords being leaked to legacy systems that have not been updated.

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The Possible Crisis Before Us: How Deepfakes Could Combine With AI, Blockchain, Quantum and Other Threats

Security Industry Association

Any cybersecurity expert would tell you there is a cybersecurity vulnerability and threat anywhere there is an interface. There is a misconception that blockchain cannot be “hacked,” which is far from the truth; this technology is vulnerable to new higher levels of digital innovation that we will address as well.

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Interpreting the Pandemic for Decision Making and Action

Emergency Planning

The hero (almost always a man, not a woman, who is invariably his loyal supporter) is a young, fit, active, misunderstood visionary, the only person who can see the truth and is prepared to fight for it. In another model, general vulnerability encapsulates specific vulnerability to disasters. Against all odds, he wins.

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