Learning from Disasters

By Editor|2019-03-21T11:25:21+00:00November 21st, 2018|

Cities are looking to modernize their disaster response capabilities, as extreme events become more common. “We’ve had four of what they call 500-year events in 20 years. Each time we’re reinventing the process for recovery, [...]

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Travel and cybersecurity

By Editor|2019-03-21T11:23:58+00:00November 21st, 2018|

A digital security survey conducted by ObserveIT has found that many workers are exposing themselves to cybersecurity risks when working while traveling – 77% of respondents to the survey indicated they were connecting to the [...]

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In the Line of Fire

By Editor|2019-03-21T11:22:42+00:00November 21st, 2018|

Questions are being raised as to the lack of a cell phone alert in the early hours of the Camp Fire. Coming only a year after the wildfire that killed 24 people in Sonoma County [...]

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Under the Gun

By Editor|2019-03-21T11:21:34+00:00November 21st, 2018|

With mass shootings making news on a frequent basis, it’s increasingly important to consider what actions you may need to take to protect yourself, should you find yourself in an active shooter situation. To ensure [...]

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On the Go

By Editor|2019-03-21T11:20:35+00:00November 21st, 2018|

Looking to improve civilian survival rates, Philadelphia police are taking gunshot and stabbing victims directly to hospitals, rather than waiting for ambulance to arrive at the scene. Called “scoop and run” or “scoop and go”, [...]

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The Key to Communication

By Editor|2019-03-21T11:19:26+00:00November 21st, 2018|

When putting together a disaster recovery plan, the technical details are always considered, as the emphasis is on identifying critical issues and restoring systems to normal operation as quickly as possible. The focus on these [...]

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