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Emergency preparedness involves a comprehensive approach to getting ready for, reducing the impact of, responding to, and bouncing back from emergencies. It's an ongoing process where planning is crucial, but it isn't the sole aspect. Essential activities include training, running drills, checking equipment, and collaborating with the community. For effective emergency preparedness, support from upper management is vital, and coordination with local authorities is necessary. Emergency preparedness: • Helps organizations fulfill their moral responsibility to protect employees, the community and the environment. • Facilitates compliance with regulatory requirements of Federal, State and local agencies. • Enhances an organization’s ability to recover from financial losses, regulatory fines, damages to equipment/products, or business interruption. • Reduces exposure to civil or criminal liability in the event of an incident. • Enhances an organization’s image and credibility with employees, customers, suppliers and the community. Learn more about preparing your organization for emergencies at https://lnkd.in/gEmurrs

Good one for discussion. Interesting concept worth exploring. Karl Schmitt, MPA, PMP and others discussed something akin to this last week in defining Emergency Management lexicon centered on “Notice Events” or Pre-Impact Preparedness Response Actions. “When a state of preparedness is declared by the governor, the Maryland Department of Emergency Management will be directed to coordinate different arms of state government before the impact of a threat or hazard is felt. This allows the agency to convene local leaders and jurisdictional emergency management, as well as a senior policy group to advise the governor about the potential impact and how the state should respond.” #emergencymanagement #crisismanagement

Emergencies can occur at any time, so being prepared is of the utmost importance. How should Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) be set up to enhance preparedness? Check out our latest article for more: https://bit.ly/3XeU89O #teamnoggin #emergencymanagement

📣 Earlier this month, FEMA Region 2 and NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services executed the first-ever FEMA-State “Practice your Primary, Alternate Contingency, Emergency (PACE) Communications Plan” exercise. PACE communications plans are a tool for helping organizations prepare for backup communications capabilities in out-of-the-ordinary situations.   This practice scenario focused on how the New York State Watch transmits information to FEMA Region 2 in a communications-degraded environment.   FEMA Region 2, along with CISA Region 2, supported the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program event where the New York State Watch relayed pre-scripted messages to the FEMA Region 2 Watch Center on all available PACE communication systems to include satellite phone, land mobile radio and the FEMA National Radio System.   ❓ What is a PACE Plan ❓   ➡ Maintaining operability, interoperability and continuity of emergency communications is critical for emergency response, regardless of the operating conditions. PACE planning helps organizations establish options for redundant communications capabilities if primary capabilities are disrupted or degraded. It also helps establish predictable and redundant communications capabilities in changing operational environments.   Federal-state communications interoperability is critical to effectively support the citizens of our nation during catastrophic events. This exercise helped strengthen FEMA Region 2’s partnership with state counterparts and helped pave the way for future opportunities to refine execution for future emergency events.     To receive the FEMA Region 2’s “Practice your PACE” exercise documents, PACE Plan or to collaborate on PACE Plan efforts, please email the FEMA Region 2 Disaster Emergency Communications Team at FEMA-R2-DEC-ESF02-All@fema.dhs.gov. #EmergencyManagement #EmergencyManagers #FEMA #NewYork

7 Emergency Notification Message Templates Every Organization Needs to Have https://lnkd.in/g8ghzcGR #safetysolutions #emergencypreparedness #incidentmanagement

7 Emergency Notification Message Templates Every Organization Needs to Have https://lnkd.in/g8ghzcGR #safetysolutions #emergencypreparedness #incidentmanagement

This was a really serious incident that could have had disastrous consequences. The report is a ltlke coy about detailed explanations and descriptions, probably for good reasons. It looks like much has been learned. Overall it is a reminder that achieving resilience in a vital area such as this is made much more difficult by the very technology that makes the system slick. Emergency Planning Society The EPSInstitute of Civil Protection & Emergency Management (ICPEM) #999

Subject: Proposal for Annual Emergency Escape Plan and Recruitment Pathway for Canadian Citizens Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes & Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale David Grebstad This message outlines an initiative to enhance both the safety and national service opportunities for Canadian citizens. Proposal Overview: An emergency escape plan would be provided to every Canadian citizen, starting at the age of 12, and updated annually with the tax return. Additionally, the plan would include information on joining the Canadian Armed Forces, offering a clear path for those wishing to serve their country in times of need or as a career choice. Key Elements of the Proposal: 1. Eligibility and Distribution: Each citizen, upon reaching the age of 12, would receive an initial emergency escape plan. This plan would be updated and confirmed annually as part of the tax filing process. 2. Content of the Escape Plan: The escape plan would outline routes for safe evacuation in various emergency scenarios. Contact information for local emergency services and Canadian Armed Forces units. Instructions for updating and confirming the plan based on changes in personal circumstances or locations. 3. Pathway to Serve in the Canadian Armed Forces: The escape plan would include detailed information on how to join the Canadian Armed Forces. Steps for enlisting, including eligibility criteria, necessary documentation, and recruitment contact information. Benefits of serving, including training opportunities, career advancement, and ways to serve during emergencies. 4. Accessibility and Updates: Citizens would have the ability to update their escape plan at any time, with major updates confirmed during the annual tax filing process. Emergency contact information and critical personal details would be easily accessible and amendable. Benefits: Enhanced Safety: Citizens would be better prepared for emergencies with a clear, actionable plan in place. Streamlined Assistance: The Canadian Armed Forces would have updated information to provide timely and effective assistance. Increased Recruitment: Providing clear pathways and benefits of military service could encourage more citizens to join the Canadian Armed Forces. National Preparedness: This initiative would foster a culture of readiness, resilience, and service across the country. Implementing this proposal could play a crucial role in safeguarding communities and ensuring that every Canadian has a well-thought-out plan for emergencies, as well as an accessible path to serve the country if desired. Thank you for considering this important initiative. Further discussion on this proposal is welcome to explore ways to make it a reality. Sincerely, Seamus President and Owner OpSec Organization

“Section 695 of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 (PKEMRA) has become outdated because of more recent Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) changes that apply government wide. Section 695 restricts the length of non-competitive DHS contracts for urgent and compelling requirements to 150 days. However, the FAR now limits these non-competitive contracts to one year, based on section 862 of the FY 2009 National Defense Authorization Act, rendering Section 695 obsolete. The bipartisan Helping Eliminate Limitations for Prompt Response and Recovery Act would clean up inconsistent requirements by repealing Section 695, which applies only to DHS, and would improve the department’s ability to respond to emergencies. Once the bill is enacted, DHS would follow current government-wide rules in the FAR on length of emergency response and recovery contracts. The purpose of the FAR is to have consistency in government contracting, while maintaining integrity in the process and ensuring timely delivery of best value products and services to agencies and the public.” #DHS #disasterresponse #emergencyresponse

Emergencies breed chaos. An antidote? Reliable, trusted communication. An emergency responder radio communication system (ERRCS) is one such tool paramount to facilitating two-way communication and expediting aid in a crisis. Learn more about ERRCS and why regular inspections are so important. https://hubs.ly/Q02sJ2pr0