Emergency Management Healthcare Generator Safety Tips for Homeowners and Businesses February 27, 2023 by Addison Shaw Here are some tips for keeping you and others safe when a disaster or emergency forces you to power up your generator. Read more »
Emergency Management Government How Cities are Adapting to Earthquakes February 2, 2023 by Addison Shaw Professionals have been hard at work for decades figuring out ways we can make our infrastructure more resilient against earthquakes. February is Earthquake Preparedness Month, so let's dive into the results of those practitioners' hard work and explore the fascinating technology behind earthquake resilience. Read more »
Higher Education Veoci News Updates Why We Created the Veoci Exercise Series January 10, 2023 by Addison Shaw I recently sat down and talked with Lance Rocks, who joined the Veoci team back in May 2022. We discussed the Veoci Exercise Series, a new training offering focused on getting users hands on during emergency scenarios without the stress of a real crisis. I asked Lance about the Veoci exercise series, why he started the project, and where he thinks everything is going. Read more »
Business Continuity Finance & Enterprise Business Continuity: Review and Perspective for 2023 December 22, 2022 by Addison Shaw As the new year looms, what should business continuity planners look for in their larger review of their programs? Let's go over a quick checklist. Read more »
Emergency Management Utilities CERT: Training and Recruitment December 20, 2022 by Addison Shaw Regardless of what happens after January 1st, we figured it was time to focus on CERT again, get a bit more in-depth, and provide information some towns can use to improve their community-based response networks. Read more »
Emergency Management Healthcare Reunification Plan: Considerations for Healthcare Coalitions November 17, 2022 by Addison Shaw Healthcare facilities and hospitals are often hubs that bring many people into the same area. If a disaster were to kick off, the hospital may need to reunite visitors, staff, patients, and other persons with families, caretakers, or authorities. For coalitions, the challenge and lift only grows. With all of this in mind, what are some key considerations for coalitions building reunification plans? Read more »
Emergency Management More than Mischief: Municipality Halloween Management Checklist October 27, 2022 by Addison Shaw Like many other US holidays, the large gatherings and activities centered around Halloween spell a need for extra attention from municipalities. EOCs and local authorities can use a small checklist to ensure their town is ready to keep its residents safe on one of the most fun nights of the year. Read more »
Business Continuity Insider Threats: Resilience Against Bad Actors October 6, 2022 by Addison Shaw Insider threats are just another front for organizations to plan for and manage. And because insiders often already have access to critical systems and tools, organizations need to spin up special processes, plans, and strategies to combat the threat. Read more »
Business Continuity What Features Should Business Continuity Tools Offer? September 27, 2022 by Addison Shaw In 20 years, business continuity has grown from a concept contained in binders to fully-fledged programs capable of answering extreme business threats. Part of that transformation is thanks to technology, and business continuity tech will continue to push the boundary, setting new expectations for practitioners to meet. Read more »
Operations Management The Safety Management System (SMS) of Tomorrow September 15, 2022 by Addison Shaw The safety management system is built on hazard reporting and risk assessment. But what will tomorrow's safety management sytem look like? Read more »
