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Unprecedented Wildfires Devastate Canada, Leave Eastern U.S. Blanketed in Smoke

Risk Management Monitor

During the first week of June, New York had the worst air quality on Earth, and the air quality reached hazardous levels in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. While it has begun to clear in the Northeast, the fires are ongoing and the air quality may continue to change in the days and weeks to come.

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Racial Disparities and COVID-19

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Despite being deemed essential workers, many are not provided with personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard pay , or in many cases union protections. Compounding this, African Americans and Latinos on average have lower insurance coverage rates. Community-Based Organization-Columbia University.

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Recovery in the Aftermath of a Hurricane

Risk Management Monitor

They may be contaminated by agricultural or industrial chemicals, or hazardous agents. It is important to photograph and document all damage and notify your insurance agent as soon as possible. Similarly, avoid wading in floodwaters. Then you can proceed to make temporary repairs to protect the building and its contents.

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What is Business Continuity?

Erwood Group

It is disaster preparedness for business. Now that we know that business continuity in its simplest form, is disaster preparedness for business; we need to discuss more how as a business we properly prepare for disasters and disruptions. Location of any hazards or hazardous materials on site.