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TVI receives more orders for its decontamination shelters
Small Maryland company making contamination shelters had difficult times selling its products, until recently
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GAO report slams Bush, Chertoff for Katrina lack of preparation, slow response
Michael Brown was the public face of the federal government’s failures before and during Katrina; new GAO report says President Bush and Secretary Chertoff should share more of the blame
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Advise to small businesses: Planning is crucial
Small businesses do not have the resources of big businesses, so they need to plan for disasters even more
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CYA's business continuity suite awarded Designed for Documentum designation
CYA has a colorful name, but it is a serious company offering a serious business continuity solution, and has just received a certification
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Emergency kit maker in Series B funding
Most families in the United States say preparation for a disaster is important, but fewer than 13% of them have taken any preparedness measures; this where this Canadian company comes in
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AT&T in broad security drill
Large communication company to engage in a week-long disaster resilience and recovery exercise; Katrina showed the need for such exercises
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Ohio company develops secure IP-based communication system for first responders
Ohio company teamed up with NASA to develop extra-secure communication gear for satellite communication; it now offers that gear to first responders
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Health problems of first responders emerges as an issue
First responders are willing to take the immediate risks associated with running into a burning building or engaging in a risky rescue operation; long-term ailment as a result of exposure to toxic materials may be a different thing
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Automata launches continuity trainers club
U.K. continuity training company wants to create a club of corporate continuity training officers
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The long view
Millions of Buildings at Risk from Sea Level Rise
Sea level rise could put more than 100 million buildings if fossil fuel emissions are not curbed quickly. The analysis focused on Global South and considered multiple scenarios, underscoring urgent need for planning.