As summer winds down and the leaves start to change color, thoughts turn to back-to-school shopping, new teachers, and extracurricular activities. It’s an exciting time, but one question that often gets overshadowed in the excitement is, “What happens when the unexpected strikes at school?” School preparedness involves having well-defined plans in place to keep students, …
Disaster Preparedness for Pets: Keeping Your Furry Friends Safe
When disaster strikes, our first thoughts are often of our loved ones—family, friends, and of course, our pets. Pets are more than just animals; they are family members who depend on us for their safety and well-being. Just as we prepare ourselves for emergencies, it is equally important to have a comprehensive plan for our …
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Special Needs and Emergency Preparedness: Tailored Advice for Individuals with Disabilities
The following statement will not surprise individuals with chronic medical conditions or disabilities or their caregivers. Emergencies can happen unexpectedly, and their effects can be disruptive and potentially devastating. That’s why there is often training, medication, equipment, and basic plans to respond to the most common disruptions or emergencies that may affect their needs and …
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Weathering the Storm: Leveraging Business Continuity for Hurricane Resilience
Hurricanes are one of the most destructive natural disasters, capable of causing widespread damage to property, infrastructure, and human lives. For businesses, a lack of hurricane resilience can disrupt operations, damage assets, and threaten employee safety. Organizations must have a robust Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to mitigate these risks to ensure resilience and rapid recovery. …
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Effective Hurricane Planning: Essential Steps for Resilience
As climate change continues to influence weather patterns worldwide, the frequency and intensity of hurricanes have become more pronounced. Regardless of location or industry, organizations must recognize the increasing threat and take proactive measures to prepare and plan for hurricanes. This article delves into why organizations must initiate hurricane preparedness efforts early and offer actionable …
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Success factors for effective crisis exercises
Explore “Exercise success factors” in business continuity planning: enhancing performance, managing expectations, and accurate documentation.
Optimizing Crisis Management Exercises for Success
Learn how to optimize crisis management exercises for business success, including common pitfalls, simulation strategies, and post-exercise reviews.
What is Resilience?
Is it just me, or is “resilience” the new buzzword? The concept seems straightforward in a personal context; building up the psychological fortitude to bounce back from all of life’s bumps and bruises. But what exactly does it mean for a business to be “resilient”? We hear a lot of business leaders and highly trained …