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  • New Orleans coped well with Gustav

    The planning and execution of hurricane emergency measure was far superior to what happened during Katrina, even if the challenge was not as demanding; analysts worry that with Gustav failing to live up to expectations of devastation, we may witness “evacuation fatigue” next time

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  • Bureaucratic bafflegab hobbles Canada's disaster readiness, report says

    New Senate report slams the Canadian government’s disaster coordination efforts; the report suggests that past floods, ice storms, the SARs epidemic, blackouts in Canada, and the 9/11 attacks should have — but have not — served as a wake up call for various levels of government to hatch concrete plans to work together to ward off disaster

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  • Sprint's preparations for Gustav

    Sprint Nextel invested $59 million in network preparations in coastal communities; bolstering preparations aimed to help both customers and first responders

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  • DHS releases national emergency communications plan

    Seven years after 9/11, and three years after Katrina, DHS releases the U.S. first strategic plan aimed at improving emergency response communications

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  • New simulation tool for handling hazardous situations

    Irish, Israeli companies develop new simulation tool which immerse trainees in a scene which has been designed for them; new tool will help first responders and law enforcement familiarize themselves with situations before they occur

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  • Who should be treated first in case of pandemic outbreak?

    Representatives from 35 states participate in an Indiana University-hosted discussion about how should limited, potentially life-saving resources like vaccines or ventilators be allocated during a pandemic

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  • Is the U.S. prepared for a bioterror attack?

    Some experts believe a bioterrorist attack or pandemic outbreak could be inevitable. How would the United States fight back against an infectious disease outbreak?

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  • New Indian Point siren system scores high in full test

    Test of new alarm siren system in the four counties surrounding the Indian Point nuclear plants in New York produce good grades

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  • The neglected aspects of business continuity planning

    Most business continuity plans fail to take into consideration the fact that in the aftermath of a disruption, organizations may have to handle large volumes of telephone calls from a variety of sources including

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  • Business continuity: It is not possible to guard against every risk

    Business continuity means more than data back-up systems; businesses need to design their infrastructure with resilience in mind, but at the same time plan for the unexpected — because the unexpected will happen

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  • Midwest floods threaten IT infrastructure

    More than 100 blocks in the Cedar Falls’s downtown are underwater and 3,900 homes have been evacuated; companies must cope with the threat of rising water to IT infrastructure

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  • Cyber mishap causes nuclear power plant shutdown

    Worries about critical infrastructure vulnerabilities: The move to SCADA systems boosts efficiency at utilities because it allows workers to operate equipment remotely, but experts say it also exposes these once-closed systems to cyber attacks

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  • Master of Science in Business Continuity Management

    With more emphasis placed by organizations on business continuity, there is a growing need for business continuity management. Norwich University offers that first-in-the-United States MS in business continuity management

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  • Manchester wins award for business continuity planning

    The city of Manchester is recognized for having a sophisticated business continuity plan which can “deliver essential services whatever the disruption”

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  • London Olympic organizers look for business continuity manager

    Business continuity is now emphaszies everywhere; in evidence: Teh organizers of the 2012 London Olympic Games are looking for a business continuity manager toput together a busness continuity team and procedures

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