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Chronic Hazards

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Four steps for organizations to proactively address chronic hazards Global climate change continues to have a profound impact on businesses worldwide, with chronic hazards such as flooding, wildfires, and extreme weather conditions posing a significant risk to industries.

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7 Best Practices for Emergency Managers

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By recognizing that hazards, including severe weather events, are unpredictable and cannot be completely prevented, emergency managers can instead focus their efforts on promoting a resilient organization. Preparing for hazards can involve planning and training with departments, jurisdictions, agencies, and community members.

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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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Winter safety tips for employees in private and public sectors 

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This includes utilizing various communication channels such as email, SMS, phone calls, and social media updates to keep everyone informed and safe. This can include automated alerts, sirens, or mass messaging platforms to reach individuals across different locations.

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Emergency Alert Systems Both Then and Now

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The Government’s Take on Alerts. I was surprised to learn that the federal Emergency Alert System (EAS) was only used at the local level until November 9, 2011 at 2 pm eastern. Instead of scrapping the EAS, the government created a new capability, the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA). Bringing the Emergency Alert System In-House.

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The Many Hazards of Winter Weather to Businesses

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The post The Many Hazards of Winter Weather to Businesses appeared first on AlertMedia.

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Develop an Emergency Operations Plan to Guard Against All Hazards

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When disaster strikes, you need a plan to protect your employees and ensure continuity. Learn how to implement an emergency operations plan.