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Inclement weather response demands attention

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For example, in Maui and the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California alerts were delayed, use of sirens withheld, and evacuation procedures rendered ineffective. Emergency alert systems, including Wireless Emergency Alerts and NOAA Weather Radio, serve as direct lifelines to the public.

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SIA New Member Profile: Morningstar Corporation

Security Industry Association

Backed by our reputation for dependability under extreme conditions in demanding applications – and enhanced by our coveted hazardous location certifications (HazLoc) – Morningstar products are standard equipment now in installations ranging from the North Sea to the Sahara Desert.

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Prepare Your Organization for a Hurricane

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To fulfill duty of care standards, corporations, educational institutions, hospitals, and government agencies should evaluate and test the health of communication networks and information systems before a severe weather event occurs. Emergency Management During a Hurricane.

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Mitigating the Impact of Severe Weather

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As severe weather continues to threaten more people and cause greater harm, building resilience against natural hazards and climate threats is paramount: the time for governments and enterprises to act is now. This means collaborating with other jurisdictions, hospitals, non-profits, and private businesses in the area.

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Solving Business Challenges With Computer Vision: Artificial Intelligence Technologies Will Soon Be Transformative

Security Industry Association

Video surveillance is a mainstay in many industries, from retail to health care to hospitality to corporate offices. Or store security alerted to a theft as it is occurring. A potentially dangerous event involving obstructions or hazards in the loading dock, or a forklift being driven too fast or recklessly, could trigger an alert.

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SIA New Member Profile: IXP Corporation

Security Industry Association

Our professional services team provides consulting services to local government agencies, universities and colleges, hospitals and health care systems and private commercial industry clients on business continuity planning, emergency management and public safety technology, governance and operations.

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5 Steps to Implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

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Your ERM program should encompass all aspects of risk management and response in all business processes, including cybersecurity, finance, human resources, risk management audit , privacy, compliance, and natural disasters. Key risk indicators (KRIs) can alert managers when those risks approach unacceptable levels.