Emergency Management Lightning Can Strike Twice: Safety and Response Tips for EOCs June 21, 2022 by Camryn Gaudett Thunderstorms are so common in some regions that residents may not take the threat seriously. In other regions, the storms only strike for a short part of the year, so many residents aren't knowledgeable on how to respond. With that in mind, here are some reminders, or some new safety tips, to remember the next time those dark clouds come in. Read more »
Emergency Management Budget Season: Tips for an Emergency Management Program June 9, 2022 by Lauren Mink January is a key time for many emergency managers in higher education (and other industries). Your budget will soon be due, and it's time to consider how your department's funds should be spent. If you want new tech or just resources to help your program grow, now's the time to push for them. Getting those resources depends, however, on strategically constructing your budget. Read more »
Emergency Management Emergency Safety Tips for Pet Owners June 9, 2022 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution We all love our furry friends, but it can be easy to overlook their safety in times of crisis. Sometimes we aren't even prepared ourselves, let alone prepared for our pets. Fortunately, there are some basic steps you can follow to ensure your pet's safety during an emergency. Read more »
Emergency Management Pandemic Covid-19 & Higher Education: Two Years Later May 26, 2022 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution The higher education system had to quickly adapt to these new expectations. While the Covid-19 pandemic has been baked into our routines, it's an ongoing response with shifting requirements to which we have to adapt. Read more »
Emergency Management Healthcare Warming Up: Wildfires and Tabletop Exercises May 16, 2022 by Alison Cofrancesco Tabletop exercises are one of the best tools emergency managers and other preparedness practitioners have at their disposal, and the utility of these dry runs in the wildfire sphere should be no surprise. Read more »
Emergency Management Healthcare How Hurricane Katrina Shaped Modern Emergency Management May 10, 2022 by Alison Cofrancesco Hurricane Katrina was one of the most destructive natural disasters in United States history, leading to extreme damage and loss of life. The disaster challenged preparedness at every level, revealing gaps in recovery, organization, and response that many EOCs and preparedness programs tried to cover in the future. Read more »
Emergency Management Balancing Emergency Management, Commencement, and Special Events April 14, 2022 by Alison Cofrancesco Commencement events are extremely important to graduates and families, but they present a unique set of challenges to the institutions hosting the events. What can colleges and universities do to ensure that these events run smoothly, and what challenges do they need to be on alert for? Read more »
Emergency Management Emergency Management Technology as a Partner in the EOC March 8, 2022 by Camryn Gaudett Technology has become critical for many people, but no more so than for those who serve as first responders. The responders who coordinate and respond to emergencies and navigate the chaos rely on technology to fulfill their daily duties. Read more »
Emergency Management Review and Repair: What Tornadoes Teach Us About Emergency Management March 3, 2022 by Alison Cofrancesco March officially kicks off tornado season in the U.S. Though tornado-friendly atmospheric conditions and the corresponding twisters are most common through the spring months, storms also brew towards the end of the year in the U.S. south, giving communities in this region more reason to keep an eye on the skies. Read more »
Emergency Management Why COOP Matters for Grant Management February 17, 2022 by Alison Cofrancesco Legislatures have pushed the preparedness into the lawbooks and started to tie funds to preparedness. With these new dynamics emerging for governments, it's a good time to take stock of the landscape and build a game plan for preparedness. Read more »
