The Importance of Emergency Communications
Recovery Diva
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
From the WashPost: Emergency Response Breakdowns put Maui Police at Risk.
How to Create an Emergency Response Plan
MHA Consulting
JANUARY 12, 2023
Due to the rise in work-from-home, the last few years have seen a serious degradation in organizations’ emergency planning and response capability. In today’s post, we’ll look at why it’s important to have a solid emergency response plan and explain how to create one. Develop and write the emergency response plan.
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Unlocking effective emergency response
everbridge
JUNE 20, 2023
These solutions help to define the “who, when, and where” during emergency situations and automatically communicate this information to employees. Leaders can notify their teams in case of emergency, enable reliable two-way communication, and mobilize a response team if necessary.
Coordinating Emergency Response and Business Continuity in Manufacturing
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 19, 2023
Charlie discusses the different emergency response and business continuity issues to consider after an incident, and how both teams can communicate efficiently. In manufacturing, even if there is no formal business continuity plan in place, there are often emergency response plans.
Did Your Emergency Response Team Survive the Pandemic?
FEI
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
In March 2020, many emergency and incident response teams faced mandatory stay-at-home orders. In the past, when planning tabletop exercises and full-scale drills with emergency response teams, I would pose the following questions: Do you have an alternate site for the EOC if the current one becomes unusable?
Disaster Zone Podcast: T-Mobile's Emergency Response Team
Disaster Zone
JULY 5, 2022
Communications in a disaster are critical.
The Role of Public Safety Communication in Local Communities
everbridge
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Public safety communication is vital to all local communities. Using Technology to Accelerate Emergency Response and Improve Efficiency. to accelerate emergency response and improve its efficiency. to accelerate emergency response and improve its efficiency. Request a DEMO.
Communicating When Disaster Strikes – Tips for Preparedness
KingsBridge BCP
AUGUST 19, 2021
One of the first things people do when disaster strikes is start communicating. Emergency response groups learn and relay important facts about the incident. In order to keep gossip to a minimum and maintain a positive reputation, clear communication about the incident must occur in a timely fashion. Someone calls 911.
Ensuring workplace safety through Senate Bill 553 compliance with Everbridge
everbridge
APRIL 8, 2024
These measures include establishing reporting procedures for incidents or threats of violence, providing employee training on recognizing and responding to workplace violence , and creating emergency response protocols. Should you have a workplace violence prevention plan outside of California?
6 Steps to Creating an Effective Emergency Response Plan
Alert Media
JULY 6, 2021
The post 6 Steps to Creating an Effective Emergency Response Plan appeared first on AlertMedia.
Business Continuity and ‘Emergency Response’
Plan B Consulting
MARCH 17, 2016
This week Charlie looks at the relationship between business continuity and emergency response. Within many plans that I see, there is an emergency response phase which takes place from an incident occurring to it being brought under control, and the incident no longer being a threat to ‘life and limb’.
Business Continuity and ‘Emergency Response’
Plan B Consulting
MARCH 17, 2016
This week Charlie looks at the relationship between business continuity and emergency response. Within many plans that I see, there is an emergency response phase which takes place from an incident occurring to it being brought under control, and the incident no longer being a threat to ‘life and limb’.
Prolonged, wide-area electrical power failure
Emergency Planning
MARCH 29, 2023
lifts [elevators] blocked: people possibly trapped in them trains stranded: people possibly stranded in them traffic control inoperable: possibility of accidents and queues at road junctions critical facilities (hospitals, police stations, etc.)
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New Study of the Future of Emergency Management
Recovery Diva
JULY 26, 2023
million to the Department of Energy (DOE) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to conduct research on strengthening and reimagining the future emergency response structure. . “The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) awarded $1.67
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U.S. fire administrator, Philadelphia and FDNY fire officials, and NFPA CEO will discuss recent events and US fire problem during live January 25 event
National Fire Protection Association
JANUARY 18, 2022
As follow up to that communication, Pauley will facilitate a timely live discussion with top emergency response leaders about recent home fire tragedies in the news and ways that community leaders. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!
Good Emergency Response. It Is Possible!
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 12, 2013
When giving training, one of most critical tasks I continually aim to communicate is the importance of having the latest information on the incident, even if only to say there is no change. Again, the Captain’s response seems to be textbook. The post Good Emergency Response. It Is Possible!
Good Emergency Response. It Is Possible!
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 12, 2013
When giving training, one of most critical tasks I continually aim to communicate is the importance of having the latest information on the incident, even if only to say there is no change. Again, the Captain’s response seems to be textbook. The post Good Emergency Response. It Is Possible!
Book Review: Disaster Management and Information Technology
Recovery Diva
AUGUST 10, 2023
The Complexity and the Human Role: The heterogeneous chapters illuminate the multifaceted nature of Decision Making in disaster management, highlighting the delicate balance between technological innovation and the integral role of humans in addressing disaster response.
NFPA 610 Is Ready to Roll for the 2023 US Rally Racing Season
National Fire Protection Association
MARCH 6, 2023
The concurrent use of multiple locations across a vast area means the event team might need to coordinate with multiple municipal, county, or state emergency response units that have jurisdiction in different parts of the event area. Excessive emergency response times and travel distances can be a significant issue as well.
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How to Create a Data Breach Response Team
Pure Storage
MARCH 21, 2022
Before a breach, it’s critical to already have an emergency response plan, including a team of key players and the tools they need to get you back online fast. . Creating an emergency response team (ERT) is a critical step I recommend organizations take before an event. Part 1: Your Emergency Data Breach Response Team.
Winter safety tips for employees in private and public sectors
everbridge
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Use multi-modal communication strategies Develop a plan to stay in touch with affected individuals before, during, and after a winter storm. This includes utilizing various communication channels such as email, SMS, phone calls, and social media updates to keep everyone informed and safe.
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The 7 critical elements of a business continuity plan
Online Computers
MAY 22, 2023
Emergency response procedures Your emergency response procedures should outline the immediate actions to be taken when a disruption occurs. These include protocols for evacuation, communication, emergency contacts, and initial damage assessment.
Prepare Your Organization for a Hurricane
everbridge
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Hurricanes pose immense risk to the safety of an organization’s people, the continuity of operations, and the connectivity of communications systems. During a hurricane, critical event managers must be able to communicate crucial safety information to the people for which they are responsible. GET IN TOUCH.
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Aligning Crisis Management Strategies with Objectives
Bernstein Crisis Management
JULY 5, 2023
They can include everything from emergency response procedures to communication plans, recovery actions and evaluation procedures. This should include plans for identifying potential crises, responding to these crises, and how/when you’ll communicate during the entire process. Then, test your strategy.
Ensuring Operational Resilience Amidst Geopolitical Events
Fusion Risk Management
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Crisis and Incident Response Geopolitical events often necessitate the activation of emergency response and crisis response plans. Emerge Stronger in Times of Crisis Geopolitical events have the potential to disrupt global organizations in numerous ways.
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What Happens When the Crisis Becomes a Marathon?
FEI
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
As one of many emergency response teams providing support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have just passed the six-month marker since we first activated to support our company and our stakeholders. 11 terrorist attacks, an emergency response typically has a very short timeframe, ranging from a few hours to several days.
Social Media in Business Continuity
KingsBridge BCP
DECEMBER 29, 2022
This is especially true within the context of Business Continuity As a reminder, Business Continuity and Emergency Response are not the same thing , but they also must work together to be successful. Allowing certain things to happen during an emergency may set an unwanted precedent for the Business Continuity response.
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7 Best Practices for Emergency Managers
everbridge
AUGUST 31, 2022
Create a Communication Plan that Fits Your Community. Communication is an important part of emergency management. To prepare for a severe weather event, you can begin by creating a communication plan that fits your community. Use Communication Channels to Your Benefit. Amplify Communications.
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A brief critique of UK emergency arrangements in the light of the Covid-19 crisis
Emergency Planning
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
In the world as a whole, there has been a gradual process of demilitarisation of emergency response. Meanwhile, in Britain, there were shortcomings in the response to the 1999 Ladbroke Grove train crash, particularly in the treatment of the survivors. The lineaments of the system reflect military practice.
Emergency Management for Major Events
CCEM Strategies
JUNE 13, 2023
This involves identifying potential hazards, such as natural disasters, civil unrest, terrorism threats, and public health emergencies that could impact the event. Integrated Operational Response Many Vancouverites will remember the Olympic Operational Command Centre (OCC) during the 2010 Winter Olympics.
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Reflections on Providing Operational Support During a Crisis
FEI
JULY 9, 2020
We also establish conference call lines to maintain an open line of communication. This line connects our customers’ emergency response teams and the FEI crisis management team so all involved can receive the latest information on the response and coordinate additional support as needed. Business continuity.
How Long Does It Take for your 911 Call to Be Answered?
National Fire Protection Association
JANUARY 23, 2023
This was the question the NFPA technical committee responsible for writing NFPA 1225, Standard for Emergency services Communications, asked in the last revision cycle, while reviewing the existing language on this subject. Further, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) would often question the validity of these provisions.
SIA New Member Profile: IXP Corporation
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. The company is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with a nationwide base of clients.
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PagerDuty Earns “Best Workplaces in the Bay Area” Recognition by Victoria Payne
PagerDuty
JUNE 15, 2022
The mission of the Culture and Strategy team is to increase employee engagement throughout the entire employee lifecycle through intentional listening, activ ating our company values and practices, and communicating our employee value proposition to employees, customers, and partners. . Supporting Dutonians outside of work .
A 6-Point Plan for the “During” of a Data Breach
Pure Storage
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Execute your backup communications plan if email systems are down. In my article “ 5 Questions to Ask Your CISO ,” question #4 is “If we are under attack, how will we communicate?” You should have already nailed down a well-defined communications plan, and now is the time to use it. Mobilize your emergency response team.
Scenario-specific Crisis Level Plans
Plan B Consulting
APRIL 5, 2022
Here, I argued that business continuity plans should consist of two components, a generic element that looks at how an incident will be managed, and a scenario-specific element that focuses on your organisations’ response to a specific event. We have, for a long time had scenario-specific plans at the operational level.
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Plan B Consulting
APRIL 5, 2022
Here, I argued that business continuity plans should consist of two components, a generic element that looks at how an incident will be managed, and a scenario-specific element that focuses on your organisations’ response to a specific event. We have, for a long time had scenario-specific plans at the operational level.
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Four Questions About the Covid-19 Pandemic
Emergency Planning
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Emergency planning is an essential tool in the response to a pandemic. Emergency response has three ingredients: plans, procedures and improvisation. They ensure that responsibilities are fully assigned, that participants in the response have well-defined roles and that needs are identified in time to supply them.
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176 The 2023 Hurricane Season Outlook
Risk Management Monitor
JUNE 13, 2023
Organizations have gone through massive change over the past few years, including different work locations due to hybrid or remote work , staffing changes, and new technology that may aid in emergency response. Do a dry run.
Hurricane Season: Tips for Your Severe Weather Response Strategies
Castellan
AUGUST 2, 2022
Inform employees, vendors, partners, and key stakeholders of their specific responsibilities based on your disaster response plans. Establish a primary and alternate means of communicating with your employees, critical vendors, business partners, key stakeholders, and customers.
Business, Interrupted: Cyber Resilience is a Business Imperative
Castellan
JULY 5, 2022
Instead, they also have emerging responsibilities directly related to business continuity and disaster response. Kastle agreed, focusing on the importance of awareness and the ability to respond with effective communication. You’ve got to be clear about communications and the fact that response is underway,” he said. “I
The Art of Explaining: MHA’s Best Crisis Communications Resources
MHA Consulting
MARCH 16, 2023
The rise of the internet and social media has made crisis communications more challenging—and more critical—than ever. In today’s post, we’ll list and link to some of MHA’s best-ever resources on the art of communicating during a crisis. We’ve written a lot about crisis communications over the years. Keep it simple.
Top 10 Resources to Help You Become a BCM Ninja
MHA Consulting
JANUARY 26, 2023
Contains links to toolkits for preparing for different hazards as well as pages on Emergency Response Plans, Crisis Communications Plans, Incident Management, IT/DR, and much more. Prepare My Business for an Emergency. Another excellent DHS website. Your local police and fire departments.
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Critical infrastructure is under attack
everbridge
MARCH 9, 2023
The critical infrastructure sectors can vary slightly depending on the country or organization defining them, but generally, they include power grids, water treatment facilities, transportation networks, communication systems, financial institutions, and other critical facilities.
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