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Hurricanes Have Become more Deadly for Socially Vulnerable People

Recovery Diva

From Homeland Security News Wire: Hurricanes Have Become Deadlier, Especially for Socially Vulnerable. “In In our study, excess death counts after tropical cyclones were higher more recently and for the most socially vulnerable,” said Robbie M.

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Covid-19: Elements of a Scenario

Emergency Planning

In the wake of the WHO report, Professor Ziad Abdeen of the Palestinian Health Authority said about pandemics: "My task is to tell you things you don't want to know, and ask you to spend money you haven't got on something you don't think will happen." For example, civil aviation is particularly vulnerable. Spinney, L.

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Detecting and Confronting Procurement Fraud

Risk Management Monitor

For example, in 2018, a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) procurement official was indicted for receiving over $300,000 in illegal bribes and gratuities from a construction company that performed work for MBTA. Here are three ways to help your business become less vulnerable to fraudulent activity: 1.

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

Emergency Planning

Increasing dependency on critical infrastructure makes the country ever more vulnerable to proliferating technological failure, whether it is caused by cyber attack, sabotage or natural forces. For years, local authorities have been starved of funds and resources. The local level.

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SIA New Member Profile: Infinite Electronics

Security Industry Association

The company has established a diversified international customer base in industrial, military/aerospace, transportation, commercial, medical and telecommunications industries. What solutions/services does your business offer in the security industry? And what makes your offerings/company unique?

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Year in Review: Key Trends in Critical Event Management

everbridge

Lessons Learned: Exploration of Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities: In 2023, a surge in cyberattacks exposed vulnerabilities across various sectors. Critical Infrastructure Under Siege: There was a substantial uptick in attacks on critical infrastructure, including power grids, water supply systems, and transportation networks.

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Interpreting Covid-19 as a Disaster

Emergency Planning

Distribution of vulnerability. Plenty of evidence exists to show that disasters have a disproportionate impact upon poor and vulnerable people. Front-line' workers include those who serve in hospitals, work in care homes, run public transport and deliver essential items. Covid-19 is no different in this respect.