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A Proposed Strategy to Advocate for Improved Civil Protection in the United Kingdom

Emergency Planning

A regional tier to coordinate local civil protection activities, with strategically placed regional emergency operations centres. Em powerment of local authorities to have their own emergency managers and emergency operations centres, fully connected to the system in a capillary manner.

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Five ways to improve campus safety and security

everbridge

Download now 5 ways to bolster school and campus safety Emergency plans Strategize with emergency plans and drills. A resilient campus safety strategy starts with meticulously crafted emergency plans.

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State of the Nation - a UK Perspective on Covid-19

Emergency Planning

Since the start of the crisis, I have constantly affirmed that the key to understanding the effects of this pandemic is the UK Government's failure to give adequate weight to emergency planning and management (Alexander 2020a, 2020b).

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Building Resilient Communities in the Face of Extreme Heat

CCEM Strategies

Look for opportunities to incorporate green and cool infrastructure (misting stations, shaded public areas, fountains, and dedicated cooling centers into new development projects and revitalization plans. As they continue to emerge, encourage the adoption of cool building technologies to reduce surface temperatures in urban areas.

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Community Emergency Managers: Maximize Impact with B.C.’s New Indigenous Engagement Funding

CCEM Strategies

In the face of escalating climate-related emergencies, the Province of B.C.’s s recent allocation of $18 million for Indigenous engagement is a critical opportunity for communities to increase preparedness through consultation and collaboration and meet new emergency management legislative requirements.

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What types of incident is business continuity meant to deal with?

Plan B Consulting

This thought was also in my mind after the Emergency Planning Society’s weekly email highlighted a report by the UK Government’s Public Accounts Committee on their response to COVID-19. One of the subjects we got talking about was the scope of incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with.

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What types of incident is business continuity meant to deal with?

Plan B Consulting

This thought was also in my mind after the Emergency Planning Society’s weekly email highlighted a report by the UK Government’s Public Accounts Committee on their response to COVID-19. One of the subjects we got talking about was the scope of incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with.