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Hazardous Conditions: Mitigation Planning and Pandemics

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Thus, identifying and planning for the risks of potential disasters, such as a pandemic, is the first step to ensuring that communities and regions are prepared for them. Although each hazard mitigation plan is approved by FEMA, each state widely varies in how thoroughly it includes pandemic risk assessment and strategy in the plan.

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Crisis Management Training: Practice Makes Perfect

Bernstein Crisis Management

Spoiler alert: It’s not going to end well. Crisis management training equips individuals and teams with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate and mitigate the impacts of crises efficiently. Crisis Response Planning: Effective training will guide participants through developing a robust crisis response plan.

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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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Make Rapid-Fire Reporting Standards Work for You

FS-ISAC

Specified goals vary by jurisdiction, but the main aims are to be able to leverage public sector resources in mitigation and attribution, as well as to encourage more robust operational resiliency. There are several steps financial institutions can take to improve response time and ensure readiness when a crisis strikes.

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Chronic Hazards

everbridge

This includes tracking the impact of chronic hazards on operations, reviewing and updating risk assessments, and revising response plans as needed. This plan should include strategies to mitigate the impact of chronic hazards on operations, as well as contingency plans to respond to potential disruptions.

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7 Reasons Why Cybersecurity Fails

NexusTek

5 4% of small businesses believe they’re too small for a cyberattack , and subsequently , don’t have a plan in place for reacting to cyber threats. Only 22% of small businesses encrypt their databases, and less than 1 5 % rate their ability to mitigate cyber risks and threats as highly effective.

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Ensuring Operational Resilience Amidst Geopolitical Events

Fusion Risk Management

Crisis and Incident Response Geopolitical events often necessitate the activation of emergency response and crisis response plans. Collaboration with these entities ensures a coordinated and effective response, enhancing the organization’s ability to mitigate risks as well as protect its employees and operations.