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The Beginnings of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP)

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Shortly after the 9/11 attacks and the anthrax exposures, centers throughout the United States were set up to prepare for and make our nation more resilient. And not just for massive terrorism – but we were really not ready for major natural disasters, pandemics, and whatever existential threats might be in our future.

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Hazardous Conditions: Mitigation Planning and Pandemics

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of coordinated responses among emergency management and other stakeholders to implement an effective strategy for handling a long and complex disaster. Due to a number of factors , pandemics are more likely to occur in the future.

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NCDP 20th Anniversary Reflections and Impacts

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Shortly after the 9/11 attacks and the anthrax exposures, centers throughout the United States were set up to prepare for and make our nation more resilient. I was also proud of NCDP during this period for providing thought leadership and highlighting many of the inequities that the pandemic illuminated.

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Using Budget Principles to Prepare for Future Pandemics and Other Disasters

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Testimony to the House of Representatives Committee on Rules’ Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process for the Hearing: Using Budget Principles to Prepare for Future Pandemics and Other Disasters. Testimony Submitted January 16, 2022. By: Jeff Schlegelmilch, MPH, MBA.

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RIMS Risk Forum India 2021: Building Resilience As COVID, Cyberrisk Top Business Risks

Risk Management Monitor

An increasingly key theme year over year, resilience is at the root of the latest Excellence in Risk Management India report from Marsh and RIMS—and the RIMS Risk Forum India 2021 virtual event , where the report was officially released today.

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The 9 Best Books for Disaster Recovery Managers in 2022

Solutions Review

Description: “This new edition of a bestseller book addresses the complexities of disaster preparedness and business continuity. OUR TAKE: Author Regina Phelps is a widely renowned expert in the fields of crisis management, exercise design, and continuity and pandemic planning. This book is for you!” ” .

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National Preparedness Month Highlights the Move from “If” to “When” in Preparedness Planning

Castellan

While it’s a great time to celebrate all of the hard work business continuity, disaster response, and incident management teams do year round, it’s also a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness throughout your organization about the valuable role these programs play in ensuring operational resilience, which is a big win for everyone.