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Book Review: Justice, Equity, and Emergency Management

Recovery Diva

In Chapter 5, “Federal Indian Policy and the Fulfillment of the Trust Responsibility for Disaster Management in Indian Country,” Samantha J. In the concluding Chapter 9, “ The Role of Emerging Technologies and Social Justice in Emergency Management Practice: The Good, the Bad, and the Future,” authors.

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Inclement weather response demands attention

everbridge

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. The power of the possible in emergency alerting and disaster management is awe-inspiring.

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The Everbridge Contribution to Research on Societal Resilience

everbridge

How can their resilience be leveraged, integrated in the safety and mitigation efforts of public and private organizations? As a prime global Public Safety technology provider, and a private company part of a larger consortium, we won with a project proposal in the “Disaster Resilient Societies” cluster. This is Everbridge.

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Common Misconceptions about Disaster

Emergency Planning

Reality: They may be, but in the past disaster areas have been used as dumping grounds for outdated medicines, obsolete equipment, and unsaleable goods, all under the cloak of apparent generosity. Myth 30: Technology will save the world from disaster. Reality: The problem of disasters is largely a social one.

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

everbridge

As leaders begin making plans for the future, it is imperative to not only focus on hitting targets such as reduced emissions, curtailed deforestation, and investment in renewables, but also proactively mitigate disasters on the path toward a greener world. So, how can public and private sectors cultivate climate change resilience?

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BCP vs. DR Plans: What Are the Key Differences?

Zerto

Processes, steps, and guidelines in a business continuity plan answer one question: “How businesses can continue offering acceptable service levels when disaster strikes.” RTOs and RPOs guide the rest of the DR planning process as well as the choice of recovery technologies, failover options, and data backup platforms.

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Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11: Where we have been and where we are headed in disaster management

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

The growth of professionals, scholars, leaders, and whole community posturing brings a more holistic lens to the understanding and response to disasters. The post Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11: Where we have been and where we are headed in disaster management appeared first on National Center for Disaster Preparedness | NCDP.