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

Emergency Planning

The lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic, alas largely negative, show that a good civilian system designed to protect the public against major hazards and threats can save thousands of lives and billions in losses and wasted expenditure. Standardised,"all hazards" emergency planning methodology applied at all levels.

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Building Resilient Communities in the Face of Extreme Heat

CCEM Strategies

This can create very hazardous conditions, especially for vulnerable populations. The majority of those who lost their lives were part of a vulnerable population - older adults with compromised health who lived alone. Identify and support vulnerable populations. Develop response plans.

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These 8 Risk Domains Are the Meat and Potatoes of Risk Management 

MHA Consulting

As a practical activity, enterprise risk management (ERM) centers on eight distinct risk domains, some strategic and some operational. Strategic : Involves assessing risks that may impact the achievement of long-term organizational objectives, guiding decision-making and strategic planning.

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Risk Management Process- Part 3a: Risk Assessment and Risk Identification

Zerto

It identifies threats and vulnerabilities, potential areas of impact, and the likelihood of disruptive events. The objective of this step is to leave no stone unturned and to uncover all conceivable hazards, however minor or remote. For example, risks can be classified as financial, operational, strategic, reputational, or legal.

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Inclement weather response demands attention

everbridge

One fundamental issue lies in the lack of strategic emergency management planning at the national, state, and local levels. On a similar note, the accessibility gap remains prominent, particularly for vulnerable populations such as those with mental health conditions or disabilities.

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5 Steps to Implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Reciprocity

The result should be better, more strategic decision-making. ERM is the process of methodically identifying and dealing with any potential events that could threaten the achievement of strategic objectives or competitive advantage opportunities. When establishing an ERM program, risk mitigation is a paramount concern.

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5 Steps to Implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Reciprocity

Your enterprise risk management (ERM) program – one that encompasses all aspects of risk management and risk response in all business processes, including cybersecurity, finance, human resources, risk management audit , privacy, compliance, and natural disasters – should involve strategic, high-level risk management decision-making.