Preparedness. According to Mirriam-Webster, preparedness is a noun indicating “the quality or state of being ready in advance.” All organizations need to be in a state of preparedness ahead of potential critical events or disruptive incidents. Depending on the severity, these events could impact normal operations, jeopardize revenue, or put lives at risk. And, preparedness […]
Last year alone, winter storms and cold waves across the US resulted in over $2.2 billion in losses and 24 fatalities. When a winter storm hits, it can (and most likely will) affect your business. For those of you who own a startup or small company, being prepared during a winter storm, or any storm […]
Ready or not, like clockwork, tornado season makes its return every year. Providing little to no warning, tornadoes are one of nature’s most threatening storms. With high powered winds that can exceed 250 miles per hour, the best way to prepare for these disastrous storms is to make sure your Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and […]
Between the hurricanes, wildfires, floods, mass shootings, cybersecurity breaches and terrorist attacks, 2017 shaped up to be a devastating year with many lives lost and extensive property damage. While it’s impossible to prevent these types of incidents, you can prepare not only yourself, but your business for natural disasters, workplace violence and any other type […]
Between the La Tuna brush fire in the Verdugo Mountains becoming the largest ever fire in the city of Los Angeles, Hurricane Harvey bringing mass destruction and flooding to Texas, Hurricane Irma ripping through the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and headed straight to Florida, Hurricane Jose gaining strength in the Atlantic Ocean, Hurricane Katina […]
Being from Florida myself, the phrase “hurricane preparedness” is one that in my opinion, will never get old. It’s also a phrase that despite best efforts, will continue to be brushed to the side. The only way to protect yourself, your employees and your business is to make sure that you stay prepared for hurricanes. […]
Preparing for a hurricane might seem like the most important aspect when it comes to ensuring the safety of you, your employees and your business, however there’s a lot more that goes into life safety and overall business continuity. Prepping for a hurricane is only the tip of the iceberg. Once the hurricane has passed, […]
Unlike hurricanes and tornadoes, there is no “earthquake season.” Earthquakes can happen without any warning, which makes them not only terrifying, but difficult to prepare for. A popular tourist area in China was recently shaken by a powerful earthquake that killed 19 people and injured 247 late Tuesday, August 8th. 2,800 people were evacuated from […]
On August 2nd, a gas explosion resulted in a partial building collapse at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis. Thankfully, school had not started back yet so there were not many students and faculty members in the building at the time of the collapse, however there were summer program students in the building at that time. While […]
In the vacation hotspot surrounding the French Rivera, roughly 12,000 people were evacuated from their homes and hotels as wildfires moved their way closer to the buildings. 3,000 firefighters were deployed to contain the flames. After 4 days, roughly 17,300 acres of trees and vegetation were consumed by the fires. Thankfully, there were no reported […]