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Chronic Hazards

everbridge

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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Acute hazards & expanding ESG regulations: how organizations can succeed in the face of new challenges

everbridge

Acute hazards pose a significant threat to organizations, as they can disrupt business operations, endanger employees, and lead to substantial financial losses. This is particularly pertinent given the growing threat of climate change, which is likely to increase the frequency and severity of acute hazards.

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A Proposed Strategy to Advocate for Improved Civil Protection in the United Kingdom

Emergency Planning

The lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic, alas largely negative, show that a good civilian system designed to protect the public against major hazards and threats can save thousands of lives and billions in losses and wasted expenditure. 1] The best solution to this problem is to promote inclusiveness in emergency preparedness at all levels.

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Business Continuity and Risk Management

BCP Builder

Business Continuity Management Business Continuity Management is a tool that reacts when there is a business disruption, while Enterprise Risk Management is a strategic tool used by management to accomplish its business objectives. Organizations should manage risks but must acknowledge that resources do not exist to reduce all risks to zero.

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Preparing for Safe Electrical Disaster Recovery During Hurricane Season Using NFPA 70B

National Fire Protection Association

Belongings are secured, windows and doors are boarded up to combat strong winds, and sandbags are placed as barriers to the forthcoming inrush of massive amounts of water. Structural damage is likely to occur during all events, although it may escalate during an earthquake. Water damage is common in floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

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Security Industry Association Announces Winners of the 2023 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards

Security Industry Association

Maxine Most and Bethany Retton will be honored for their leadership and contributions in biometrics and security at the 2023 SIA GovSummit. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Alicia Harrison has over 16 years of experience as a subject matter expert in the field of biometrics. Larisa Boyko, Alicia Harrison, Casey Mayfield, C.

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These 8 Risk Domains Are the Meat and Potatoes of Risk Management 

MHA Consulting

As a practical activity, enterprise risk management (ERM) centers on eight distinct risk domains, some strategic and some operational. Risk management is not one-size-fits all. Strategic : Involves assessing risks that may impact the achievement of long-term organizational objectives, guiding decision-making and strategic planning.