Veoci News Updates Practitioner’s Profile: Lifting Off with Brian Barnes February 20, 2020 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution Brian has lived a life full of adventure and discipline, which has instilled in him a strong work ethic and respect for the field of emergency management, and which has ultimately led him to become the Aviation Client Success Manager at Veoci. Read more »
Emergency Management A Whole Community Approach to Emergency Management February 6, 2020 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution Think of all the departments and organizations you have operating within your jurisdiction. Currently, each organization is likely functioning independently, with brief communication crossovers with other departments when necessary. But what if you could bring all of these entities under a single umbrella? Read more »
Emergency Management Mitigation: The Key to the Future of Wildfire Prevention January 15, 2020 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution Recently that world has been watching, and lending a helping hand when possible, as Australia is ravaged by wildfires. Australian citizens have lost their homes, businesses, and loved ones to the raging flames, and wildlife on the island may never be the same. As Australia battles these bushfires, one question is on many people's minds: What can we do to prevent a wildfire crisis of this magnitude from happening again? Read more »
Emergency Management Utilities Preparing for Winter Weather: Ice Storms December 19, 2019 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution Snow, sleet, ice, and freezing temperatures can halt our daily lives in their paths, affecting power, roads, and personal safety. However, with a few basic safety tips, civilians and utility companies alike can prepare for and recover from the harsh realities of winter weather. Read more »
Communication & Collaboration Universities in Texas Aligning for Emergency Management Through TVUG October 24, 2019 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution UT Dallas came together with Texas Woman's University over their shared use of Veoci, our leading emergency management software platform. The two groups collaborated over their processes and UT Dallas was eventually able to come to the aid of TWU during multiple emergency situations. Read more »
Emergency Management Practitioners’ Profiles: The Firefighters of Veoci October 10, 2019 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution John Duddy and Rich Smith are subject matter experts in emergency management and response. They're not just Veoci team members, but first responders who gear up and run towards a crisis while everyone else heads in the opposite direction. They are firefighters: brave individuals who frequently put their lives on the line to protect the personal safety of complete strangers. Read more »
Emergency Management National Preparedness Month in Full Swing at Veoci September 25, 2019 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution In honor of National Preparedness Month this September, we decided to brush up on our internal company preparedness at Veoci! Read more »
Business Continuity The “Magic” of Veoci September 19, 2019 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution As the IT market is replete with contenders, it's important for companies to stand out from the crowd - getting named by Gartner in the Magic Quadrant is a big boost. Read more »
Emergency Management What is CERT? What You Need to Know About Local Disaster Response September 4, 2019 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution CERT is a volunteer organization that aims to teach citizens about emergency preparedness. The goal is for CERT members to be familiar with how to respond to risks specific to their area. Volunteers are trained in disaster response skills, such as light search and rescue, first-aid, and fire safety. Read more »
Business Continuity Business Continuity vs ITDR: What are the Differences? August 15, 2019 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution In the past, you may have heard the terms "business continuity" and "disaster recovery" used in conjunction, or even interchangeably, but what do they really mean? You probably won't be surprised to discover that they have many similar goals when it comes to recovering from an unplanned incident and restoring essential functions, but it is the nuances of their differences that are really crucial to understand. Read more »
