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Chronic Hazards

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Four steps for organizations to proactively address chronic hazards Global climate change continues to have a profound impact on businesses worldwide, with chronic hazards such as flooding, wildfires, and extreme weather conditions posing a significant risk to industries.

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Hazardous Conditions: Mitigation Planning and Pandemics

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Thus, identifying and planning for the risks of potential disasters, such as a pandemic, is the first step to ensuring that communities and regions are prepared for them. Although each hazard mitigation plan is approved by FEMA, each state widely varies in how thoroughly it includes pandemic risk assessment and strategy in the plan.

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

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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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ENSURING CANADA’S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM IS READY AND RESILIENT

CCEM Strategies

These programs are founded on the National Strategy and Action Plan for Critical Infrastructure , which emphasizes an all-hazards approach for strengthening the resiliency of Canada’s CI. Each emergency has unique, complicating factors that determine how a response is managed.

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Prepare Your Organization for a Hurricane

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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. GET IN TOUCH.

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Winter safety tips for employees in private and public sectors 

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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. Review emergency operations plans Ensure plans are up to date based on past events and potential risks.

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Risk Assessment vs Risk Analysis

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A risk assessment evaluates all the potential risks to your organization’s ability to do business. Various types of hazards must be considered. After identifying hazards and risks, consider how they are harmful and the possible outcomes. Implement controls and risk response plans to prevent and mitigate risk.