Understanding the Wildfire Threat to Homes
Disaster Zone
AUGUST 2, 2022
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Hurricane Season Halfway Point: What to Expect Next
DRI Drive
AUGUST 12, 2022
So far, it’s been a relatively quiet Atlantic Hurricane Season. But as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warns, there’s still plenty of time for that to change for the worse. The Climate Prediction Center, part of the U.S.
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Extreme Summer Disasters
Recovery Diva
AUGUST 5, 2022
From the WashPost: Extreme Summer. They are not slowing down’: The rise of billion-dollar disasters. One battered N.C. community illustrates how summer, fueled in part by climate change, is proving an especially perilous and costly season
A Five-Step Ransomware Disaster Recovery Plan Template to Consider
Solutions Review
AUGUST 10, 2022
This is part of Solutions Review’s Premium Content Series, a collection of contributed columns written by industry experts in maturing software categories.
Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
This webinar with Tim Buteyn will teach you strategies for motivating learners even when training them on "boring" topics, methods to capture learner attention and bring your courses to life, and techniques that convert a course from dry and lifeless to relevant and engaging.
“Flood shots” and other dangerous myths
DisasterDoc
AUGUST 3, 2022
I just read that a flood affected US health department “staged a mobile clinic Tuesday with an emphasis on tetanus and hepatitis A shots” (despite a total lack of real. The post “Flood shots” and other dangerous myths appeared first on DisasterDoc. Disaster Facts
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First Yellowstone and Now Death Valley
Disaster Zone
AUGUST 8, 2022
Our national parks are not immune to disasters
Are You Part of the Corporate Strategy Planning?
DRI Drive
AUGUST 3, 2022
As risk and resilience planning begins to impact the cyber and environmental aspects of corporate strategy, a new survey sees more risk professionals are getting a seat at the table. The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) has published its bi-annual Risk Manager Survey.
Questioning U.S. Preparedness
Recovery Diva
AUGUST 16, 2022
From CNN: ‘We thought we were safe’: Kentucky disaster shows how US is ill-prepared and under-insured for devastating floods
Cyber Insurance in Fort Lauderdale: How to Protect Your Business
LAN Infotech
AUGUST 10, 2022
Cyber Insurance in Fort Lauderdale: How to Protect Your Business. Key Points: The threat of cybercrime is real and growing. As the threat of cybercrime grows, so does the need for cyber insurance. Cyber insurance can help protect your business from the financial damages of a cyberattack.
Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development
Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion
In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enhance your professional development and lifelong learning.
Document Core Processes (aka “What’s that post-it?”)
Kings Bridge BCP
AUGUST 30, 2022
I walked into the hotel lobby at a client site a few weeks ago to get some tea and review my notes for the day’s meetings. A businessman was sitting at a table near the coffee stand and was clearly in the middle of an important phone call.
7 Best Practices for Emergency Managers
everbridge
AUGUST 31, 2022
By recognizing that hazards, including severe weather events, are unpredictable and cannot be completely prevented, emergency managers can instead focus their efforts on promoting a resilient organization.
U.S. Intelligence Sounds Alarms on Security Impacts of Climate Change
DRI Drive
AUGUST 1, 2022
The effects of climate change will be increasingly felt by businesses and communities in the coming years. But a recent report from the National Intelligence Council outlines the many ways it could lead to global security tensions in the short and long term.
The Floods in Pakistan
Recovery Diva
AUGUST 31, 2022
From the WashPost, these photos and descriptions of the massive flooding ongoing in Pakistan
Strengthening the Chain: Four Steps to a More Secure Corporate Supply Chain
BCM METRICS
AUGUST 25, 2022
Supply chain insecurity has emerged as one of the leading threats to business, but most organizations continue to lag when it comes to protecting their access to critical goods and services.
BCM Basics: Inherent Risk vs. Residual Risk
MHA Consulting
AUGUST 4, 2022
This post is part of BCM Basics, a series of occasional, entry-level blogs on some of the key concepts in business continuity management. by Richard Long. If you spend any … The post BCM Basics: Inherent Risk vs. Residual Risk appeared first on MHA Consulting.
How to Build a Crisis & Business Continuity Exercise Strategy
BryghtPath
AUGUST 16, 2022
Strategy. It’s what separates the winners from the losers. In sports. In war. And in business. So why do so many organizations fail to implement one for their crisis and business continuity exercises and then wonder why their program continues to flail?
Disinformation Messaging Shifting to Food Shortages
Disaster Zone
AUGUST 22, 2022
Every crisis is a disinformation opportunity
How Extreme Weather Events Could Take Down Entire Socioeconomic Systems
DRI Drive
AUGUST 14, 2022
Planning for individual disasters, rather than thinking of them as interconnected events, could have severe consequences for health, energy and agriculture, food production and other vital sectors, based on a recent research study.
Anticipating Floods
Recovery Diva
AUGUST 27, 2022
From The Conversation: America’s summer of floods: What cities can learn from today’s climate crises to prepare for tomorrow’s
'The Future Could Be Brilliant': RAND's CEO Is an 'Apocaloptimist'
The Rand Blog
AUGUST 3, 2022
Jason Matheny, RAND's new president and CEO, explains why he's cautiously optimistic about the future of humanity, the importance of public service, and RAND's role in shaping policy solutions
Omission Accomplished: When Front-Line Workers Are Excluded from BCM Training
MHA Consulting
AUGUST 18, 2022
Many organizations seem to go out of their way to provide business continuity training to everyone—except the front-line workers who would most likely be the ones tasked with responding to … The post Omission Accomplished: When Front-Line Workers Are Excluded from BCM Training appeared first on MHA Consulting.
Proactive Tips for Businesses Facing Hail Damage Claims
Risk Management Monitor
AUGUST 9, 2022
Last week, a severe thunderstorm unleashed massive hailstones in Alberta, Canada, damaging dozens of cars and unleashing potentially record-breaking hailstones the size of grapefruits. While the stones were notable, the storm was less of a rarity—indeed, hail is becoming increasingly common and increasingly costly as a natural catastrophe peril around the world.
FY2020 Homeland Security Grant Funding
Disaster Zone
AUGUST 22, 2022
Taking the money means dancing to the federal tune
New Study Shows How Fast a Tsunami Could Flood an Inland City
DRI Drive
AUGUST 4, 2022
Earthquakes and resulting tsunami events have long been a worry for the U.S. west coast – but while the main area of concern has been for coastal communities, a new study shows how quickly it could overwhelm a major inland city like Seattle.
Mitigation Policy After CA Wildfires
Recovery Diva
AUGUST 25, 2022
New Report from the Hazards Center in CO: From the Ashes: Mitigation Policy After Wildfire in California
The Case for Cautious Optimism in Ukraine
The Rand Blog
AUGUST 9, 2022
While the outcome of the war in Ukraine is by no means clear, the balance of materiel, manpower, and willpower all seem to make the case for cautious optimism.
Behind the Scenes of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast
BryghtPath
AUGUST 30, 2022
What does it take to write, record, edit, and produce one of the leading Crisis Management & Business Continuity podcasts in the world?
Pure’s Superpowers: Sustainable Technology and a Responsive Supply Chain
Pure Storage
AUGUST 16, 2022
I love when Pure Storage partners help customers go green. Over the past several years, there has been an increased focus put on the nonfinancial environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors that businesses consider when identifying material risks and growth opportunities.
Disaster Zone Podcast: Hurricane Andrew 30 Years Later
Disaster Zone
AUGUST 23, 2022
Before there was Hurricane Katrina there was Hurricane Andrew
Acronis Cyberthreats Report: Ransomware dominates the threat landscape
Acronis
AUGUST 29, 2022
Based on original research by the experts at our Cyber Protection Operation Centers, the Acronis Cyberthreats Report Mid-year 2022 explores key trends in cybersecurity and data protection, and offers actionable advice to help you stay safe against the rising tide of cybercrime activity.
Jersey Shore as Model for Flood Rules
Recovery Diva
AUGUST 23, 2022
From Scientific American. Bold New Jersey Short Flood Rules Could be Blueprint for Entire U.S. Coast
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