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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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Prepare for the Impact of Tropical Storm Nicole

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Both governments and enterprises experience similar concerns when faced with these events, such as employee safety, transportation concerns, office closures, and disruption to business. Employees should be trained and educated on how to receive and respond to severe weather alerts to keep themselves safe and operations protected.

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Is Your Community Prepared for Flooding?

CCEM Strategies

Flooding is one of the most common, pervasive, and costliest natural hazards in Canada , with a history of causing major disasters. Once flood waters arrive, normal routes of transportation and emergency responders may not be available. Floodwater can become polluted and carry waterborne diseases and hazardous materials.

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Is Your Community Prepared for the Wildfire Season?

CCEM Strategies

Here are four (4) steps your community can take: Review and enhance emergency plans Develop readiness with training and practice Establish and strengthen partnerships Remain vigilant by monitoring hazards and risks Review and Enhance Your Emergency Plans Your community already has emergency plans. Where might challenges occur?

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Experts Warn of Electric Vehicle Fires After Hurricane Ian Damages Lithium-Ion Batteries

National Fire Protection Association

As millions of Americans recover from Hurricane Ian, which made landfall near Fort Myers, Florida, on September 28, officials are warning of a new hazard: electric vehicles (EVs) that were damaged in the storm and now pose a fire risk. “Our Hutchison echoed that point. Saltwater can accelerate corrosion,” she said. “So,

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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. The failure of transportation services amid the extreme cold event pushed authorities to call on military and rescue services.

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

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There has also been a rise in geophysical events including earthquakes and tsunamis which have killed more people than any of the other natural hazards under review in this report. Adaption : Alert & Collaborate through Public Warning. ACT – Take quick and decisive action to mitigate or eliminate the impact of a threat.