CCEM Strategies

MARCH 17, 2023

Ensuring Canada’s Critical Infrastructure system is ready and resilient Can you imagine what would happen if an incident such as a natural disaster compromised our transportation, food or even energy Critical Infrastructure (CI) systems? In November 2021, British Columbians didn’t have to.

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Fusion Risk Management

JANUARY 24, 2023

I visited many organizations throughout 2022 and observed varying maturity levels in programs on their journey to addressing regulatory and policy requirements related to Operational Resilience. In 2023, we will continue to see more non-financial services companies adopt operational resilience concepts and frameworks.

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everbridge

APRIL 20, 2023

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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everbridge

MAY 2, 2023

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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BCP Builder

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Business Continuity as part of an overall Operational Resilience program is the mitigation of risk. A modern 24/7 business cannot tolerate interruption and therefore looks for its resilience teams to prepare for the high risk scenarios which could occur. This allows them to proactively develop pragmatic strategies to mitigate the risk.

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everbridge

OCTOBER 20, 2022

We are excited to announce Takeda Pharmaceutical Company as the first to achieve Diamond Tier status for the Best in Resilience™ Certification program. This designation recognizes Takeda for employing “best in class” Critical Event Management (CEM) processes and technologies to power organizational resilience.

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Recovery Diva

JUNE 24, 2022

Disasters are increasing in frequency and severity and the layering of disasters is now sadly all too common. We can harm even the most resilient of people if we load them up with too much for too long. Readers are encouraged to reply to her directly. Those working in emergencies are feeling the burn. So, what to do here in the U.S.?

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Crisis Response Journal

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Gary Villeneuve, Director of Education at DRI International, outlines how an all-hazards approach is crucial for protecting an organisation and the people that make it valuable By Gary Villeneuve

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Recovery Diva

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Reviewed by Donald Watson, editor of the website theOARSlist.com , Organizations Addressing Resilience and Sustainability, editor of Time-Saver Standards for Urban Design (McGraw-Hill 2001), and co-author with Michele Adams of Design for Flooding: Resilience to Climate Change (Wiley 2011).

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MHA Consulting

JUNE 1, 2023

They help organizations anticipate, avoid, and prepare for impacts, saving money and improving resiliency. Simply put, it refers to the process of gathering and analyzing information about potential risks and threats that could impact the organization’s operations, assets, and overall resilience. By creating a funnel.

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Emergency Planning

MAY 30, 2019

It could be argued that political decision making is the greatest barrier of all to successful disaster risk reduction. Unofficial voices have suggested that the 'cure to damage ratio' for natural hazards is 1:43. Notably, the GAR has finally come around to the view that we all bear the burden of reducing disaster risk.

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CCEM Strategies

JULY 24, 2018

These programs are founded on the National Strategy and Action Plan for Critical Infrastructure , which emphasizes an all-hazards approach for strengthening the resiliency of Canada’s CI. The prevention of catastrophic damage in all areas of our society helps us feel safe when the world around is submerged in uncertainty.

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National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 20, 2023

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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everbridge

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

By  Brian Toolan , Everbridge VP Global Public Safety Despite technological advances, proactive steps remain to strengthen resilience and keep people safe Advances in inclement weather and communications technology are everywhere. public safety officials at all levels must account for distributing alerts in multiple languages.

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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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Recovery Diva

MAY 12, 2022

Review by Donald Watson, co-author with Michele Adams of Design for Flooding: Resilience to Climate Change (Wiley 2011). all community members…be provided with the ability exercise their agency fully through free and informed choice in support of their personal well-being. #2 Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management.

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everbridge

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Manufacturers must be prepared for all types of disruptive events such as severe weather activity, natural and man-made disasters, hazardous materials incidents, supply chain disruptions, and equipment and technology failures. WHITE PAPER: ENTERPRISE RESILIENCE DURING SEVERE WEATHER. The Importance of Building a Plan.

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MHA Consulting

MARCH 14, 2024

In today’s post, we’ll take a look at how organizations can get started using Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to reduce their exposure and improve their resilience. ERM is all about reducing. Organizations that follow this pattern might talk about risk with their staff once or twice a year then forget about it on all the other days.

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MHA Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

We are living in a golden age in terms of the easy availability of high-quality information on how organizations can make themselves more resilient. All you have to do is take the initiative and go get it. Top 10 BCM Resources All that being said, here are my top 10 resources to help you become a ninja-level BCM practitioner: 1.

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Fusion Risk Management

MARCH 14, 2022

Industry websites are brimming with dos and don’ts and successes and failures pertaining to building more resilient operations, creating resilient cultures, and architecting the systems that support them. But where are firms in their journey to implementing more resilient operations?

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Emergency Planning

OCTOBER 21, 2022

What does all this mean for Britain? Billions will have to be spent on making the country's infrastructure more resilient against this sort of event. They are managed by the country's local resilience forums. So much for the personal reflections. These are rather ambiguous bodies.

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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. Floods can cause a cascade of other issues such as contamination, flowing debris, hazardous debris, and ground instability. Communities (First Nations, Towns, Villages, Districts, Counties, etc.)

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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. We want to help the organization get more competent at business continuity and become more resilient. We practice what we preach and believe in what we do. We don’t just want to win the business and get paid.

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Zerto

JULY 12, 2023

Risk assessment is a key component of the risk management process that identifies and evaluates all potential risks faced by an organization. It involves identifying all potential risks that an organization may face in its operations and its assets. What Is Risk Assessment? What Is in a Risk Identification Report?

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On Solve

JULY 8, 2021

The plan should include a backup workplace in case of a natural disaster or building hazard, as well as a way to backup any company data. Make sure the plan is digitally accessible to all relevant stakeholders so everyone can access the plan during an emergency.

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Business Resilience Decoded

AUGUST 26, 2021

Episode 75: This week’s podcast is all about sin. As Rick puts it: “After I break all your windows and fill your basement with water, I leave.” • Organizations don’t put enough effort into our Exercise Evaluation Guides. LinkedIn: [link] • Disaster Recovery Journal: [link] Episode 75: This week’s podcast is all about sin.

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Business Resilience Decoded

AUGUST 26, 2021

Episode 75: This week’s podcast is all about sin. As Rick puts it: “After I break all your windows and fill your basement with water, I leave.” • Organizations don’t put enough effort into our Exercise Evaluation Guides. LinkedIn: [link] • Disaster Recovery Journal: [link] Episode 75: This week’s podcast is all about sin.

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Emergency Planning

MAY 27, 2019

Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man." Towards the end of his life he became preoccupied with the threat of the Universal Deluge (in this he was not alone: see my paper on the etymology of the term 'resilience'). Resilience and disaster risk reduction: an etymological journey. Dante and the form of the land.

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FS-ISAC

JUNE 30, 2022

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. Roles and responsibilities of the incident response team and all other teams involved. T he Shortest Reporting Time frame Yet.

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CCEM Strategies

APRIL 17, 2017

People, facilities, and technology all interacting to produce the goods and services for your customers. Carry out an Assessment Determine the type of hazards that will affect your area and your business. Identify the Impacts Establish how your business might be affected by the identified hazards. Don’t forget data!

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everbridge

MAY 13, 2022

As severe weather continues to threaten more people and cause greater harm, building resilience against natural hazards and climate threats is paramount: the time for governments and enterprises to act is now. Awareness programs: To build resilience to severe weather, the entire community needs to be considered.

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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. We put all of this under a broad description of what we call “secure journey management” and there are a number of different services that we provide as part of that. We have several ways of approaching this.

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Business Resilience Decoded

AUGUST 26, 2021

Episode 75: This week’s podcast is all about sin. As Rick puts it: “After I break all your windows and fill your basement with water, I leave.” • Organizations don’t put enough effort into our Exercise Evaluation Guides. LinkedIn: [link] • Disaster Recovery Journal: [link] Episode 75: This week’s podcast is all about sin.

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Zerto

APRIL 6, 2023

To determine your organization’s risk appetite (the amount of risk it is willing to accept to realize its objectives), you need consensus from leadership and all stakeholders. The aim of this framework isn’t to eliminate all risk but to ensure that the organization makes smart risk decisions that retain and increase enterprise value.

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National Center for Disaster Prepardness

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Shortly after the 9/11 attacks and the anthrax exposures, centers throughout the United States were set up to prepare for and make our nation more resilient. Decision-makers, stakeholders, and community leaders were all present at the training, and from the evaluations received, this training provided hope and solutions in their community.

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everbridge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

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. Establish clear communication channels to disseminate timely and accurate information.

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Security Industry Association

JUNE 18, 2021

All Times PDT. Enterprises wanting to enhance asset resiliency and minimize the threat of asset failure are deploying radiometric thermal cameras to monitor mission-critical equipment and ensure any faulty components are identified prior to burnout. AI is a buzzword these days – mysterious, scary and a panacea all at the same time.

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