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Book Review: Justice, Equity, and Emergency Management

Recovery Diva

Each chapter gives examples for emergency management to achieve “Just Disaster Recovery,” proposed in 2019 by Jerollemen in Disaster Recovery Through the Lens of Justice. reviewed in Recovery Diva March 29, 2019 ]. The Chapter 1 Introduction by Jerolleman and Waugh sets forth four principles of “Just Recovery.”

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Threat Intelligence: A Key Capability for Our Turbulent Times

MHA Consulting

Threat intelligence empowers organizations to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with threats of all types, thus helping them protect their assets, reputation, and business continuity. Threats related to natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, heat waves, and pandemics.

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Staying Prepared for an Approaching Storm

Disaster Recovery

Fill all vehicles to more than half their fuel capacity during the hurricane season. Call 2-1-1 and enroll if you require transportation assistance during evacuation. Maintain an inventory of all items at home – devices, appliances, precious items, apparel etc. Waterproof preservation of all important documents.

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Everything You Need to Know About Business Continuity Plans

Erwood Group

NOTE: DRII takes this definition from the Business Continuity Institute BCI and Disaster Recovery Journal DRJ. For small businesses, it is common to have just one all-encompassing plan. This is also a method similar to that in emergency management as All-Hazard planning.

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Housing Protections are an Essential Part of COVID-19 Response and Recovery

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

At least 30 million American families live in units with serious safety hazards, such as gas leaks, structural damage, mold, pests, and lead paint, which have been linked to serious health concerns like asthma, developmental issues, and injuries, especially among children.

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What is Business Continuity?

Erwood Group

It’s also a question that comes up all the time. According to the NFPA 1600 , Business Continuity is An ongoing process to ensure that the necessary steps are taken to identify the impact of potential losses and maintain viable recovery strategies, recovery plans, and continuity of services. What is Business Continuity.