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Communication & Wildfires
Wildfire season is upon us, bringing the threat of large-scale devastation to lives, property and business.
With COVID-19 placing additional strains on processes and resources, this wildfire season will be unprecedented. Is your employee communication strategy prepared to respond? Download the Wildfire Communications Preparedness Kit, which gives you access to expert advice, articles, messaging guidance, tools and more. Let us help you build and evaluate your wildfire safety and notification plans.
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35 Years Since Mexico City... What's Changed?
Publisher Kathy Rainey believes much has changed since September 19, 1985. “The devastating Mexico City earthquake was the catalyst for my 35-year career in what has become an industry — one that in 2020 integrates the disciplines of emergency management, business continuity, crisis/risk management and governance to build resilience for public and private sectors globally.” Kathy shares 3 changes – and there are many more. Let’s get the conversation going.
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Public & Private Sectors Survey: A Guide on How Organizations are Planning, Preparing, and Responding to Air Quality Events
On the West Coast, wildfires are raging and communities are faced yet again with poor air quality. The California Resiliency Alliance and BRMA teamed up on a survey to look at this topic in California. They received over 100 responses from the public and private sectors. The goal of the report was to increase the understanding of the impact of air quality events and how others are managing them; thereby, supporting organizations in their planning and preparedness efforts. The 39-page report addresses: air quality index (AQI), the effects of air quality events on people & organizations, planning for air quality events, protecting employees / reducing exposure, minimizing business impacts, monitoring air quality levels, information sharing, respondents’ planning assumptions, employee opinions of what employers should do, additional concerns about air quality events. Three appendices include respirator usage, AQI considerations, and a collection of resources.
Download the report >>Where the Wind Blows: Scientific efforts to better understand hurricanes and their impacts have greatly improved in recent years
Increased government reliance on scientists may assist in reducing damage to communities caused by hurricanes.
Read MoreFalse Truths: Four common misunderstandings about business continuity
Failing to recognize these mistakes can lead to considerable pain for organizations.
Read MoreBack to School: Boards face technical challenges and threats as students return to remote learning
Many schools continue to struggle to support students learning offsite as the pandemic continues.
Read MoreWorking Through It: What aspects of business continuity planning helped in response to COVID-19
Organizations with strong plans in place were better able to react to sudden changes in their operating environments.
Read MoreHistory Lesson: What can be learned from efforts in the second World War to fight the climate emergency
Mobilization at the national level can allow for a centralized response.
Read MoreThe Name Game: Internet registrars are allowing people to register potentially misleading COVID-related domain names.
These domains could be used to publicize false or fraudulent claims about the pandemic or treatments.
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October 19, the 9th Annual Continuity Insights New York
will transition to a virtual experience for this year. The event will offer a flexible schedule, with some notable sessions presented live, as well as many recorded sessions. All presentations will ultimately be available for on-demand viewing for a minimum of 60 days past the original air dates.
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Until September 18 -- Make Your Voice Heard. Take DRI International's 2020 Risks and Resilience Survey!
DRI International is extending the deadline for its Risks and Resilience Survey to Sept. 18 — this is your last chance to participate!
From predictable concerns like extreme weather or cyber attacks to the unexpected threat of COVID-19, resilience professionals have had no shortage of issues to focus on. What’s at the top of your list?
Your replies are a critical component of the DRI Future Vision Committee’s upcoming 6th annual Trends and Predictions Reports. Each year, these reports document the risks faced by the resilience community, and how they may evolve. Both the industry and the media use these reports to gain key insights and analysis of the global factors that are shaping the industry, what to expect, and how to prepare.
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Based on the philosophy of "working together", the Wednesday Continuity eGUIDE provides a concise seven-day snapshot of the business continuity and emergency management industry from around the world right down to the local level.
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