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How to Stay Safe When the Big One Comes

New Yorker article by Kathryn Schulz

In an effort to help people to do so, I’ve answered, below, some of the questions I’ve heard most often since the story was published, and also provided a little advice about how best to prepare for the Cascadia earthquake and tsunami, and their aftermath.

http://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/how-to-stay-safe-when-the-big-one-comes

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Learn Business Continuity Tips For Hurricane Season at Free Webinar

 WASHINGTON –The devastating effects of a hurricane extends beyond the coastal areas where the storm lands. In recent years, we’ve seen how the impact of storm surge—which is the abnormal rise of water generated by a storm—inflicts widespread damages on communities and small businesses in the hurricane’s path.

The 2015 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1. Is your business prepared for a possible shutdown on the heels of the infrastructure collapse that usually follows a major storm?   Join Agility Recovery and the U.S. Small Business Administration for a free business continuity webinar on Tuesday, June 9, at 2 p.m. EDT.

Agility Recovery President Bob Boyd will present practical tips on how to make your organization more resilient and prepared when a hurricane strikes. Dr. Gerry Bell, a hurricane climate specialist and research meteorologist from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) long-range Hurricane Outlook Team will discuss the 2015 hurricane season outlook.

SBA has partnered with Agility to offer disaster preparedness strategies through its “PrepareMyBusiness” website. Visit www.preparemybusiness.org to access past webinars.

The SBA provides disaster recovery assistance in the form of low-interest loans to homeowners, renters, private nonprofits and businesses of all sizes. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov/disaster.

WHAT:          “Protect Your Business This Hurricane Season” – Preparedness tips from Bob Boyd, with a hurricane season forecast from Dr. Gerry Bell, followed  by a question and answer session.

WHEN:          Tuesday, June 9, 2015 – 2 to 3 p.m. EDT

HOW:           Space is limited. Register at http://agil.me/hurricaneprepsba

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PrepareAthon 2015

America’s PrepareAthon! is a grassroots campaign for action to increase community preparedness and resilience. Join others around the country to practice your preparedness!

KNOW YOUR HAZARDS

http://www.community.fema.gov/connect.ti/AmericasPrepareathon/view?objectId=3219920&exp=e1

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Nyc Technologies to be Deployed at Sandy-Impacted Small Businesses Across New York City

Eleven innovative technologies will receive up to $30 million to implement resiliency projects at small businesses hit by Hurricane Sandy, at no cost to businesses owners

Read more here: http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/275-15/mayor-de-blasio-selection-rise-nyc-technologies-be-deployed-sandy-impacted

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Are You Really Updating Your Plan?

Merely changing your basic plan to meet new guidance is not "updating" your plan. You could be wasting your time and money instead of using them wisely.

http://www.emergencymgmt.com/emergency-blogs/managing-crisis/Are-Your-Really-Updating-Your-Plan.html

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The Human Aspect of ICS and Overcoming Transitional Incidents

Typically the most difficult aspect of a complex incident is the transition from what we normally do and how we normally respond to elevating our response to a more appropriate level given the scope of the incident.  The groundwork for this transition lies in our initial response,

Read More: https://triecker.wordpress.com/2015/03/27/the-human-aspect-of-ics-and-overcoming-transitional-incidents/

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How to Fight the Next Epidemic

Bill Gates: The Ebola Crisis Was Terrible. But Next Time Could Be Much Worse.

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/03/18/opinion/bill-gates-the-ebola-crisis-was-terrible-but-next-time-could-be-much-worse.html?_r=2&post_id=100000588835016_1060189427344008#_=_

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NYC Emergency Management -- Preparing Your Business

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CORPORATE CRISIS PREPAREDNESS: DEVELOPING A BUSINESS CASE

Whether it be a natural disaster; corporate scandal; cyber incursion; fire; or hazardous materials release, a corporate or community crisis can bring an entity to its knees financially. If not handled properly, a crisis of this nature can also bring irreparable damage to a respected brand. As with any program-based mitigation initiative within a corporation or municipality, decision-makers must be convinced there is an economic incentive to proceed. Crisis Management is being increasingly recognized as a key pillar within a prudent corporate Enterprise Risk Management program. Informed leaders understand the benefits and assurance of having a crisis management program in place, as it serves to ensure stability of the entity and protect corporate brand should a crisis occur.

read more: http://www.preparedex.com/corporate-crisis-preparedness-a-developing-a-business-case/#prettyPhoto

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IMPORTANCE OF COORDINATING VOLUNTEERS IN A DISASTER

https://uwemblog.wordpress.com/2015/03/06/importance-of-coordinating-volunteers-in-a-disaster-by-scott-preston/

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John Oliver Explains How America's Neglected Infrastructure Is Like A Lego Set

"When infrastructure fails, bad things happen."

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Embracing a Continued Evolution into Keeping Vulnerable Populations Safe

A thoughtful process in Douglas County, Kansas

http://www.emergencymgmt.com/disaster/Embracing-Continued-Evolution-Keeping-Vulnerable-Populations-Safe.html

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Are Emergency Response Assessments Missing the Mark?

No long term business endeavor can successfully be sustained without regular structured assessment.Emergency response is no different. In fact it may be more important to accurately assess emergency response programs.

https://www.disaster.com/are-emergency-response-assessments-missing-the-mark/

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SEVEN REASONS WHY EMPLOYEES IGNORE YOUR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS AND HOW TO GET THEM TO PAY ATTENTION

http://www.sendwordnow.com/Company/BlogPost/Seven-Reasons-Why-Employees-Ignore-Your-Emergency-Notifications-and-How-to-Get-Them-to-Pay-Attention

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Work Flexibility is #3 Business Priority in 2015

It’s hard to believe that some 21st century employers are still stuck in the Stone Age when it comes to adopting smart workplace flexibility programs (also known as "work flex"). Put simply, work flex saves time and money while increasing employee performance, business productivity and profits. Work flex lends itself to a more healthy work-life balance for employees, which increases morale, job satisfaction, engagement and productivity.

Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/expanding-work-flexibility-3-business-priority-2015-david-b-grinberg?_mSplash=1&dl=no

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Here’s ours. Where’s yours? Does Your Vendor Have a Plan?

In March 2011 a powerful earthquake and tsunami hit Japan. Many of automaker Toyota’s suppliers were located in the affected areas. With suppliers unable to deliver products at the needed volume, Toyota’s production line came to a halt.

It took at over six months for Toyota’s supply chain to recover.

Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/heres-ours-wheres-yours-david-discenza-cbcp

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FEMA Guide for Small Businesses: Creating Your Business Continuity Plan

There are many wonderful resources throughout this site.  Here's one outlining creating a basic BCP.

http://www.ready.gov/business/implementation/continuity