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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

everbridge

In the period 2000 to 2019, there were 7,348 major recorded disaster events claiming 1.23 Floods and storms were the most prevalent events.”. The report “The Human Cost of Disasters 2000-2019” also records major increases in other categories including drought, wildfires , and extreme temperature events.

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Prepare Your Organization for a Hurricane

everbridge

During a hurricane, critical event managers must be able to communicate crucial safety information to the people for which they are responsible. In addition to hurricane preparedness, critical event managers should ready their business in the case of any severe weather event. Emergency Management During a Hurricane.

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Winter safety tips for employees in private and public sectors 

everbridge

Also, ensure that you follow OSHA guidelines to advise employees on proper winter safety, such as what to do in the event of frostbite, hypothermia, and other dangers related to extreme cold. This will help in coordinating emergency response efforts and providing timely updates.

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How to Improve Emergency Management Training with Gamification

Business Continuity Today

Emergency response exercises often have a high degree of interaction between the elements that have to be learned. detailed descriptions of events, immediate interpretation of data, placing results in context). detailed descriptions of events, immediate interpretation of data, placing results in context).

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How to Improve Emergency Management Training with Gamification

Business Continuity Today

Emergency response exercises often have a high degree of interaction between the elements that have to be learned. detailed descriptions of events, immediate interpretation of data, placing results in context). detailed descriptions of events, immediate interpretation of data, placing results in context).

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The 7 critical elements of a business continuity plan

Online Computers

A BCP is a comprehensive document that outlines the strategies and procedures a business must follow to keep its critical functions operational during and after a disruptive event. Emergency response procedures Your emergency response procedures should outline the immediate actions to be taken when a disruption occurs.

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How Small Issues Can Lead to Big Consequences

Business Resilience Decoded

In this episode, Kevin Kupietz shares his experience and tons of relevant stories on how small issues led to big consequences, and how to evaluate your decisions to factor in those potential consequences. Dr. Kevin Kupietz is the chairperson of the Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) Department of Aviation and Emergency Management.