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Book Review: Case Studies in Disaster Recovery

Recovery Diva

This way the reader is given a roadmap to pick and choose from, if they wish so, the case studies written by various authors whose chapters span a wide variety of hazards as well as geographical and sociological settings all of which delve into a chosen aspect of disaster recovery towards building resiliency.

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New Book Review

Recovery Diva

This textbook provides a multitude of case studies each written by academics who are actively teaching and/or have developed curriculum in the fields of crisis, disaster, and/or emergency management with a specific focus on vulnerable populations that are the weakest links in the hazard-risk chain. The case studies cover both the U.S.

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Addressing the Wildfire Crisis at NFPA Conference & Expo

National Fire Protection Association

NFPA® works with organizations everywhere to raise awareness about the ways to reduce the risk of wildfire hazards. It’s all about prevention and bringing homeowners, fire organizations, utilities, and other groups together to share learnings and help prevent more tragedies from happening,” said Marshall.

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Fire Fighter Safety Building Marking Systems

National Fire Protection Association

The most widely adopted signage which most fire fighters are familiar with is the NFPA 704 hazard diamond, which provides information about hazardous materials present and the fire, health, instability and special hazards which they pose. M — Moderate hazard. H — High hazard. What does it look like?

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CFPS: What It Means, Why It Matters, and What Changes Are Coming Soon

National Fire Protection Association

Together, all of the factors listed above form a comprehensive fire protection strategy. Get all the details you need to apply now. Individuals who have earned the prestigious designation of Certified Fire Protection Specialist understand this in ways that many others within the fire protection field are unable to.

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Winter safety tips for employees in private and public sectors 

everbridge

These automated alerts can help organizations quickly disseminate information, enabling individuals to take necessary precautions, adjust schedules, and make informed decisions to minimize risks and ensure the safety of all involved. A plan should outline specific procedures and protocols to be followed during severe weather events.

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State of the Nation - a UK Perspective on Covid-19

Emergency Planning

Since 2008, pandemics have been top of the list of 96 threats and hazards in the UK National Risk Register of Civil Emergencies in all editions. Local and regional authorities have been emasculated, and the result of this has been manifest in their inability to respond adequately to local needs. References Alexander, D.E.