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ALERT READY: TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS FOR THE NATIONAL PUBLIC ALERTING SYSTEM

CCEM Strategies

Now that the Canadian government has launched Alert Ready - Canada’s National Public Alerting System, it’s important to consider how this affects your business’ emergency plans , and how to modify them moving forward.

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Winter safety tips for employees in private and public sectors 

everbridge

This will help in coordinating emergency response efforts and providing timely updates. Implement an emergency notification system Implement an effective emergency notification system that can quickly disseminate critical information to a large number of people.

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Prepare Your Organization for a Hurricane

everbridge

Rapid and effective emergency communication during severe weather is key to providing real-time safety information to employees and customers. They are responsible for ensuring public safety, emergency response, and timely community awareness. Hurricane Preparedness on Campus. How to Prepare Your Business for a Hurricane.

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

everbridge

ANALYZE – Evaluate actions taken and understand patterns to improve disaster risk reduction. Every severe weather emergency response generates valuable data that is used in the continuous improvement process for risk management. As you audit your emergency plans, you are likely to have identified areas for improvement.

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7 Best Practices for Emergency Managers

everbridge

According to FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), people with access or functional needs are defined as “individuals who need assistance due to any condition (temporary or permanent) that limits their ability to act. For example, providing alerts in multiple languages can help with accessibility.

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Five ways to improve campus safety and security

everbridge

This technology facilitates instant alerts to designated individuals, enabling swift dissemination of crucial information. The integration of this technology into existing campus security strategies streamlines emergency response efforts, elevating the overall level of safety and security.

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SIA New Member Profile: IXP Corporation

Security Industry Association

Campus safety and emergency response: Video surveillance enhances campus safety by monitoring critical areas, such as entry points, parking lots, common areas and sensitive facilities. Timely alerts can save lives in the case of an extreme weather emergency or even an imminent threat from an active shooter on campus.