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Operational Resilience – Learn to Withstand Disruptions and Continue Operations!
Operational resilience is the ability of an organization to continue to operate and deliver its essential services in the event of an operational disruption. This can be caused by a variety of factors, such as natural disasters, technology and third-party failure, cyberattacks, or human error. The Resilience Association Chairman, Steve Yates, breaks it all down.
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A Force Multiplier: Why Physical Security Teams Should Leverage AI
This ASIS article is worth reading. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force that is reshaping industries, revolutionizing operations, and enhancing efficiencies across diverse domains. While AI adoption has surged in various sectors, the physical security realm remains restrained in its incorporation of this technology. Here's a snapshot of the article: The State of AI in Physical Security; Leveraging AI for Holistic Security Data Analysis; What Industries Are Embracing AI for Security? Future Trends and Prediction; Approaches to merge cyber and physical security realms to address hybrid threats.
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BCI World Hybrid 2024: October 30-31
Call for presentations is now open!
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Learn more >>April is Earthquake Preparedness Month in California
Earthquake Tips Can Save Lives & Property
Educate your employees on how they can receive earthquake warning alerts!
As California continues to lead the country in emergency management and disaster preparedness, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is also home to Earthquake Warning California.
As California continues to harness the power of science and technology to help keep communities safe, when it comes to earthquakes, seconds can save lives.
Californians can be proactive in their own readiness by learning about Earthquake Warning California, which provides preparedness tips and advance shaking notifications to Californians.
The California Earthquake Early Warning System marries a smartphone application with traditional alert and warning delivery methods such as Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). The system uses ground motion sensors from across the state to detect earthquakes before humans can feel them.
In addition to the emergency alerts sent to individuals through MyShake and Android, the underlying technology is also being used to automate protective actions such as slowing trains, opening firehouse doors, recalling elevators, shutting off water and gas valves as well as closing bridges gates and notifying personnel in school and medical settings.
HOW TO RECEIVE ALERTS
To receive earthquake warnings, there are three ways for individuals and families to get alerts through the California Earthquake Early Warning System.
- MyShake App: Free smartphone app that provides iPhone users with audio and visual warnings, available in both English and Spanish.
- Android Earthquake Alerts: Android phones with updated operating systems are automatically subscribed to Android Earthquake Alerts, which uses the same technology as the MyShake App; and
- Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs): No-cost text messages for emergency situations sent through the nation-wide system providing lifesaving information for the State of California
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