Recovery Diva

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

While dense in some parts and requiring familiarity with definitions and acronyms of UN and related climate policy documents (a list of abbreviations is provided), a careful reading is rewarded by lessons learned and to be learned in the emerging field of disaster risk management. That strategy is MAS—mutually assured survival.” [p.

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CCEM Strategies

JANUARY 11, 2024

Especially vulnerable populations. High population density (including larger vulnerable populations), increased demand for resources, and complex, inter-dependent infrastructure systems can contribute to compounding impacts and emergencies. The impact of cold emergencies goes beyond discomfort.

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CCEM Strategies

JUNE 5, 2023

Summer is not without its share of hazards due to the hot weather. From storms triggering electrical outages to droughts and heat domes that can contribute to wildfires (which in turn can cause poor air quality), all these hazards have the potential to cause detrimental impacts to your organization.

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CCEM Strategies

MAY 11, 2023

Flooding is one of the most common, pervasive, and costliest natural hazards in Canada , with a history of causing major disasters. By analyzing factors such as topography, hydrology, and historical flood data, flood risk assessments can help communities identify areas that are most vulnerable to flooding.

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Reciprocity

AUGUST 18, 2022

Enterprise risk management (ERM) is critical for success in the modern business landscape. Your ERM program should encompass all aspects of risk management and response in all business processes, including cybersecurity, finance, human resources, risk management audit , privacy, compliance, and natural disasters.

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everbridge

APRIL 8, 2024

Under SB 553, California employers must conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement measures to mitigate them. Our mass notification system allows for quick dissemination of alerts to employees, security, and management, ensuring rapid response to potential or actual violent situations.

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Reciprocity

MARCH 28, 2022

Enterprise risk management is critical for business success. The recognized risks are usually summarized in a standard risk report, delivered to the senior management of an organization or several management units across the organization. Two ERM Must-Haves.

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MHA Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

In today’s post we’ll look at the top 10 free or almost free resources business continuity management professionals can utilize to help them raise their BCM skills and effectiveness to ninja level. All you have to do is take the initiative and go get it. State, county, and city Emergency Management offices.

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Emergency Planning

AUGUST 20, 2021

As bodies piled up on street corners and in courtyards there was no time to count them all. A changing situation The eminent anthropologist Anthony Oliver-Smith argued [vi] that in Haiti colonialism has left an enduring legacy of vulnerability to disasters. Haiti has long had a shortage of all three.

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Emergency Planning

MAY 30, 2019

The GAR proper consists of 15 chapters in four sections: introductory, the Sendai Framework (SFDRR), its implementation (and interaction with sustainable development), and managing risk nationally and locally. It could be argued that political decision making is the greatest barrier of all to successful disaster risk reduction.

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Reciprocity

APRIL 4, 2022

Although people often use the words “assess” and “analyze” interchangeably, the terms are not synonymous in risk management. A risk assessment forms the backbone of your overall risk management plan. A risk assessment evaluates all the potential risks to your organization’s ability to do business.

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everbridge

OCTOBER 11, 2023

By Lorenzo Marchetti, Public Affairs Manager at Everbridge Ilan Kelman, Professor of Disasters and Health, University College London and University of Agder Carina Fearnley, Director, UCL Warning Research Centre, Professor in Warnings and Science Communication, Dept.

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everbridge

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Register now Challenges in emergency preparedness and response It’s fair to say that emergency management and response in the U.S. Emergency management and public safety professionals are responsible for coordinating resources, response, and recovery during emergencies and severe weather events.

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Business Resilience Decoded

APRIL 13, 2023

Episode 144: Evaluating the Safety, Hazards, and Risks in Your Organization’s Physical Environments When was the last time you evaluated the threats to your physical environment? The local climate and weather patterns, access to strong internet and cell phone service, and political risks are all impacted by your geography.

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MHA Consulting

JUNE 1, 2023

In recent years, we have entered a uniquely tumultuous period, one characterized by weird weather, global conflict, and heightened supply chain vulnerability, among other challenges. Threats related to environmental hazards that might occur in the vicinity of the organization’s facilities: train derailments, plant explosions, chemical spills.

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Pure Storage

MAY 22, 2023

The group also noted that the establishment of more automated data capture and the proliferation of data from all aspects of the fire service is necessary.”³ can use technology and science “to support the needs of today’s wildland firefighters and vulnerable communities nationwide.”

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Erwood Group

MARCH 20, 2023

However, even with the best intentions, many organizations make common mistakes that can leave them vulnerable to downtime, data loss, and costly recovery efforts. Testing is a critical component of any crisis management plan. This person should have the authority to make decisions and communicate with all parties involved.

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MHA Consulting

APRIL 27, 2024

I guess you could say we are Boy Scouts, or nerds, or idealists; when it comes to business continuity, all three are true. Here’s how: Ensure that senior management knows absolutely nothing about business continuity. In fact, management ignorance about BC is an issue we run into over and over again.

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National Center for Disaster Prepardness

OCTOBER 26, 2023

NCDP has a rich history, from the early preparedness efforts for governmental and non-governmental systems to the complexities of population recovery, the power of community engagement, and the risks of human vulnerability. Below are reflections and commentary from members of the NCDP team. Read also about our beginnings of NCDP.

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Emergency Planning

JUNE 9, 2019

While not independent of the magnitude of physical forces involved, it is not linearly related to them because it depends on the nature and size of the vulnerabilities that the physical forces act upon. d) Intentional disasters, comprising all forms of terrorism and sabotage. (e) Disaster is fundamentally a social phenomenon.

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Fusion Risk Management

JANUARY 24, 2023

ramp up with new teams and leaders or broaden the scope of responsibility within existing teams to implement new internal policies, practices, and tooling to manage principles related to Operational Resilience. After all, Operational Resilience is not limited to the financial services industry.

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Security Industry Association

JUNE 5, 2023

In 2022, unofficially there were over 1,200 requests for SEAR designation, not all of which were approved – this indicates both awareness and need. Cory Peterson is the risk manager for the city of Lakewood, Colorado. Department of Defense and Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) 1-5 events.

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everbridge

AUGUST 4, 2023

We pull all this information together and provide a recommendation on the appropriate level of security for that individual. First, is there some form of training that either that individual, or the security team, or the management team needs to receive? For one, not all security is provided in an overt manner.

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Security Industry Association

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member IXP Corporation provides emergency communications consulting, technology and managed services for public safety, governments, campuses and private industry. IXP is the market leader for privatized 911 managed services and the “go-to” company for tackling public safety’s toughest challenges.

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LogisManager

MAY 22, 2023

From economic fluctuations to cybersecurity threats, from regulatory changes to environmental hazards, the risk landscape is constantly evolving, and organizations must be agile and proactive to stay ahead. In uncertain times, it is crucial to have resources to analyze and demonstrate risks.

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LogisManager

MAY 22, 2023

From economic fluctuations to cybersecurity threats, from regulatory changes to environmental hazards, the risk landscape is constantly evolving, and organizations must be agile and proactive to stay ahead. In uncertain times, it is crucial to have resources to analyze and demonstrate risks.

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Emergency Planning

JULY 29, 2019

Vast resources are now devoted to distorting the picture, and all three superpowers are busy utilising them (Druzin and Gordon 2018, Merrin 2019, Rudick and Dannels 2019). The tendency in research and policy advice is to assume that everyone in power has a strong desire to reduce hazards and threats. References Alexander, D.E.

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Risk Management Monitor

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

They may be contaminated by agricultural or industrial chemicals, or hazardous agents. It is important to photograph and document all damage and notify your insurance agent as soon as possible. Similarly, avoid wading in floodwaters. Then you can proceed to make temporary repairs to protect the building and its contents.

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Emergency Planning

MARCH 7, 2019

Myth 3: Disasters cause a great deal of chaos and cannot possibly be managed systematically. Reality: There are excellent theoretical models of how disasters function and how to manage them. Myth 17: Unburied dead bodies constitute a health hazard. Reality: Not even advanced decomposition causes a significant health hazard.

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Reciprocity

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Although corporate compliance can feel overwhelming at first, corporate compliance programs offer a sound foundation for business strategy and risk management. Compliance programs are not one-size-fits-all. Effective compliance requires the support of senior management. At worst, you’ll have no program at all.

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Reciprocity

APRIL 4, 2022

Hence cybersecurity risk management is crucial to prevent and mitigate cyber threats. To combat those threats, businesses need to develop digital risk management. More specifically, within digital risk management are the active measures that businesses can take to protect their assets: digital risk protection. Third-Party Risk.

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Fusion Risk Management

MARCH 14, 2022

Some of the world’s most significant websites becoming unavailable and worrying vulnerabilities arising that may have been exploited by malicious actors. Further, many leaders cited the global complexities, challenges with managing subsidiaries, varied business units, and obligations to matrixed jurisdictional requirements.

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Reciprocity

AUGUST 24, 2022

The various niches of risk management have become a veritable alphabet soup of acronyms. As such risks proliferate and evolve, so do the ways to manage them. As a result, we now have: Enterprise risk management (ERM). Governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC). Integrated risk management (IRM).

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National Center for Disaster Prepardness

JANUARY 19, 2022

The prior iteration also included critical focuses like creating a culture of preparedness and simplifying bureaucracy as important nods to basic challenges in disaster management. Amidst all of this, we are overly dependent on a shadow budget for disaster response and relief that no one is planning.

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BCP Builder

APRIL 20, 2020

This means that management will need to address what their new business model will be. Business Continuity and Risk Management will hopefully be given the respect it deserves. All aspects of Business Continuity, including planning, training, stress testing and exercising of Business Continuity Plans will be seen as a priority.

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BCP Builder

APRIL 20, 2020

This means that management will need to address what their new business model will be. Business Continuity and Risk Management will hopefully be given the respect it deserves. All aspects of Business Continuity, including planning, training, stress testing and exercising of Business Continuity Plans will be seen as a priority.

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Stratogrid Advisory

JUNE 3, 2020

Business Continuity Planning Guide for Smaller Organizations Last Updated on June 4, 2020 by Alex Jankovic Reading Time: 26 minutes We all live in an unpredictable world. Once implemented, a Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program will support your organization's value statement and its mission.

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