Following up on the last post regarding the Disaster Management Cycle and causes of…. In today’s blog article we will take an in-depth look at the stages of the cycle. Emergency managers think of disasters as recurring events with five phases: Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery. The significance of the management cycle is that all communities are in […]
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The National Emergency Planning and Training Association is dedicated to the systematic process of preparation and recovery in the event of a disaster, emergency, or unforeseen occurrence. Contact us today to learn more! (888) 267 9990 Planning for Family Safety in 5 Steps If you’re like a lot of families, the coronavirus pandemic was a […]
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Image via Unsplash Burglary rates in the United States are dropping each year. This trend is primarily due to affordable, cutting-edge home security technology and a growing awareness of simple practices that deter criminals from attempting a break-in. Nonetheless, a burglary still happens every 30 seconds, according to FBI statistics. If you’re hoping […]
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The State of Ransomware in Education 2022 Findings from an independent, vendor-agnostic survey of 5,600 IT professionals in mid-sized organizations across 31 countries, including 730 respondents from the education sector. Ransomware attacks on education have increased 56% of lower education organizations and 64% of higher education organizations were hit by ransomware in the last year. […]
Photo Credit: Mike Petrucci via Unsplash According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air can be up to 100 times more toxic than the air you breathe outdoors. Imagine the effect of a fire on the quality of air in a commercial building. Lingering particulate matter from debris represents a significant threat to respiratory […]
A Homeowner’s Guide to Hurricanes by AustinRealEstate.com Hurricane Fast Facts What is a Hurricane? A “hurricane” is the most severe category of the meteorological phenomenon known as the “tropical Tropical cyclones are low-pressure systems that have thunderstorm activity and rotate counterclockwise. A tropical cyclone that has winds of 38 mph (33 kt) or less is […]
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TODAY’S DISASTER DON’T HAVE TO BE TOMORROW’S TRAGEDY
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Image via Pixabay The following article is provided by the National Emergency Planning and Training Association. No matter where you live, the potential for disaster is always hiding just around the corner. Volcanic eruptions, mass flooding, wildfires and severe storms such as tornadoes and hurricanes, are all things that happen every day in the […]
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4 Tips to Strengthen Your Website’s Security If you are a small business owner, you no doubt rely on your website as a primary means of interacting with your customers. Your site may provide key information about your company, opportunities to make purchases, and even interfaces that employees use behind the scenes. Because a security […]
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***IMPORTANT*** Earthquake Preparedness Resource Pages
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EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS FOR FAMILIES There are specific actions that earthquake preparedness experts suggest such as to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On”. These simple steps have been known to save lives and reduce your risk of death or injury. Planning, training, and disaster drills are essential elements of preparedness. Activities designed to ensure that when a […]
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and we hope to carry this awareness through to the end of the year and beyond. Distracted driving results from anything that takes your mind off of safely operating your vehicle, such as: • Using electronics […]
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