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Emergency Preparedness Week reminds us of importance of self-sufficiency for 72 hours

CCEM Strategies

Know the hazards in your area There are various types of hazards and disasters, each with its own unique risks. It’s important to be aware of the types of hazards that can occur in your region and consequently how to prepare. It includes resources on building kits, making plans, evacuation and recovery and educational programs.

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September is National Preparedness Month: Is Your Community Ready to Respond to a Severe Weather Event or Emergency?

National Fire Protection Association

Recent heavy rainfall in Rhode Island, Georgia, and Indiana caused deadly flash floods and thousands of power outages. For first responders: First responders face many hazards when working with vehicles that have been submerged in water, particularly with hybrid or electrical vehicles. These resources are free and can be easily shared.

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Top 10 Resources to Help You Become a BCM Ninja 

MHA Consulting

Anything and everything is out there regarding how you can protect your organization and its stakeholders from disruptions and recover quickly when outages occur. Prepare My Business for an Emergency. Talks about the need for business to be prepared for three types of hazards, natural, human-caused, and technology-related.

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Increase Community Resilience for Extreme Cold Emergencies

CCEM Strategies

The impact of cold emergencies goes beyond discomfort. It can result in power outages, transportation disruptions, and, most critically, could pose serious health risks to people. Collaborate with critical infrastructure providers to understand risks and align a cohesive strategy through all four phases of emergency management.