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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

Ready, a national public service campaign, has earmarked September as National Preparedness Month and urges those of us tasked with protecting people and property from fire, electrical, and related hazards, to work together, help educate, and empower the public to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies before they become tragedies.

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Managing Emergencies: The Challenges of the Future

Emergency Planning

The same is true of some of the earlier events, such as the Hillsborough stadium disaster of 1989. He looked gloomy and said that the most likely scenario would be a large destructive event in the nuclear or chemical industries, or perhaps a major infrastructure failure of some kind.

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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

Ready, a national public service campaign, has earmarked September as National Preparedness Month and urges those of us tasked with protecting people and property from fire, electrical, and related hazards, to work together, help educate, and empower the public to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies before they become tragedies.

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Canada's costliest catastrophe is flooding. Is your business prepared?

CCEM Strategies

The Insurance Bureau of Canada states that the insured damage of this event was $675 million. So, what can you do to help mitigate the effects of flooding? Remember, paper rapidly deteriorates when wet and mold will be quick to emerge in a flooded building. 2 We all remember the November 2021 atmospheric river in BC.

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Yes, tsunamis can happen in coastal BC. How is your business preparing?

CCEM Strategies

Here’s what you need to know when preparing your emergency plan. Don’t forget to practice your evacuation route with drills to keep staff familiar with the course; these practice drills will prove valuable if, in the event of a real emergency, you need to evacuate in adverse weather or darkness.

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Top Threats to University Security and How to Prepare

BCP Builder

Emergency Plans : Develop and regularly update comprehensive emergency plans that include evacuation routes, shelter-in-place procedures, and communication protocols. Preparedness is not just about mitigating risks; it’s about creating a secure and supportive environment where learning and growth can thrive.

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Top Threats to University Security and How to Prepare

BCP Builder

Emergency Plans : Develop and regularly update comprehensive emergency plans that include evacuation routes, shelter-in-place procedures, and communication protocols. Preparedness is not just about mitigating risks; it’s about creating a secure and supportive environment where learning and growth can thrive.