Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) Emergency Management Finance & Enterprise A Dive into Successful Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) November 17, 2022 by Alison Cofrancesco COOP acts as the underpinning of all other operations, documenting the people, places, and things necessary to keep an organization going. Let's take a look at what COOP is, what it does, and how a strong program shapes out. 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 Higher Education Practitioner’s Profile: JT’s Many Paths to Emergency Management and Technology November 3, 2022 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution JT joined the Veoci team as a Sales Executive and brings over 30 plus years of emergency management and technology years. We spoke with him, put those memories on paper, and asked what he has to offer for practitioners in the modern emergency management landscape. 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 »
Emergency Management Healthcare Practitioner’s Profile: How Chris McLaughlin Became a Leader within the Purple Profession October 25, 2022 by Camryn Gaudett As a Solutions Engineer for Veoci, Chris McLaughlin takes his background and years of experience to help create, shape, and deliver critical crisis management solutions for Veoci's enterprise, government, and education customers. Read more »
Emergency Management Workplace and Home Fire Prevention October 13, 2022 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution October is Fire Prevention Month, and the holiday has helped raise awareness of fire safety for the past 100 years. And with it being October, we thought we should explore some fire prevention strategies. Read more »
Emergency Management Cyber Security: The Next Step in Municipal Preparedness September 29, 2022 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution While technology is a complete upside for governments, it also creates an opportunity for bad actors. As technology gets more and more ingrained in operations, governments need stronger defense and a resilient tech stack. Read more »
Emergency Management Utilities How to Make a Personal Emergency Preparedness Kit September 8, 2022 by Mark Demski One of the ways we can lessen the effect of disasters is by being prepared. Disasters cut access to our critical and daily necessities, so securing them during these times is a top priority. But there's a lot there—what do you need to prioritize? How do you make a personal emergency preparedness kit? Read more »
Emergency Management Higher Education Do You Know Your Town’s Evacuation Plan? September 1, 2022 by Addison Shaw We see that towns across the country demonstrate a clear need for evacuation plans from officials. What do these plans need to contain, and how can a town make sure the official plan is accessible? Read more »
Emergency Management Higher Education The Utility of Digitized Planning and Response Across Industries August 16, 2022 by Alison Cofrancesco Any organization can benefit from digitization during emergencies. Whether your organization is a municipality, a university, or a private business, its emergency operations can become more efficient through digitization. Read more »
