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Hazardous Conditions: Mitigation Planning and Pandemics

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

state develops a hazard mitigation plan, which identifies top local risks and provides a framework for long term strategies to reduce risk and protect citizens and property from damage. 8 states/territories mention pandemic planning but do not discuss further how the state or agency will be able to mitigate the hazard from the event.

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Amplifying School Security With Gunshot Detection Systems

Security Industry Association

These systems can be leveraged to quickly alert everyone of a dangerous situation, enabling them to react and respond before it is too late. Providing vital location information, including where in the building the incident is happening, cuts through typical alert delays and enables a more immediate response to be initiated.

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7 Best Practices for Emergency Managers

everbridge

To help you better understand how to promote resilience in your organization, Everbridge hosted a 4-part webinar series focused on the phases of emergency management: Mitigation , Preparedness , Response , and Recovery. Conduct a THIRA (thorough hazard identification and risk assessment) as part of your Hazard Mitigation Planning.

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

everbridge

During these kinds of severe weather events, Governments, multilateral donors, and business executives alike have a responsibility, whether moral or legal, to respond effectively and efficiently in order to protect people, assets, and facilities from harm. ACT – Take quick and decisive action to mitigate or eliminate the impact of a threat.

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Top 5 Pitfalls of Business Continuity Planning

On Solve

An effective business continuity plan enables organizations to be proactive about avoiding or mitigating disruption. For example, your organization may have a way to alert employees about an emergency, but have you considered how you would alert customers, clients and guests who happen to be on the premises when an incident occurs?

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Prepare Your Organization for a Hurricane

everbridge

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. They are responsible for ensuring public safety, emergency response, and timely community awareness.

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A Guide to Completing an Internal Audit for Compliance Management

Reciprocity

Internal audits assess a company’s internal controls, including its governance, compliance, security, and accounting processes. Regular internal audits help your organization to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

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