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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. For years, local authorities have been starved of funds and resources. that are pertinent to the field.

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Book Review: Justice, Equity, and Emergency Management

Recovery Diva

Review by Donald Watson, co-author with Michele Adams of Design for Flooding: Resilience to Climate Change (Wiley 2011). More than twenty authors are represented in this timely book, edited by Alessandra Jerolleman and William L. He has since served in over thirty nations worldwide as consultant for United Nations, U.S.

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Winter safety tips for employees in private and public sectors 

everbridge

This includes utilizing various communication channels such as email, SMS, phone calls, and social media updates to keep everyone informed and safe. By following a comprehensive winter storm preparedness checklist, public authorities can ensure the community’s well-being and minimize the impact of severe weather conditions.

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Book Review: The Continuing Storm: Learning from Katrina

Recovery Diva

Authors: Kai Erikson, William R. Hazards Research Center, University of Colorado Boulder. Author of Hyperlocal Organizing: Collaborating for Recovery over Time, forthcoming in November 2022 from Lexington Press. Chapter 2 then turns its focus to the media focus on race and rioting, as discussed previously in this review.

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

Security Industry Association

Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA’s) Transportation Worker Identification Credential, hazardous materials, Flight Training Security Program and TSA PreCheck, along with managing the successful deployment of multiple statewide and agency-specific enrollment programs.

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Risk Managers: Is Today’s Violence Worse than the 1960’s? Yes, and Why You Should Care (Sorry, Jim and Max)

Alternative Resiliency Services Corp

Today’s bad actors also have social media and communications capabilities far beyond the 60’s. The attackers even used technology to deliver disinformation to the authorities – “hey guys, we’re going to XYZ” when they were really going to ABC. Social media is a force multiplier for radicalization.

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5 Steps To Developing A Corporate Compliance Program

Reciprocity

Thanks to social media, word of a business breaching a code of conduct or misbehaving can spread quickly. You must assess the efficacy of your company’s compliance program and identify potential hazards. Corporate compliance may also aid in the preservation of your brand’s reputation. Maintain steady discipline.

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