Resilience / Recovery

Cost to Irish economy from bird flu outbreak: €2 billion
Experts say that over a 15-week bird flu pandemic in Ireland, there would be a hospitalization rate of between 0.55 percent and 3.70 percent of the population, and among those hospitalized, a fatality rate of between 0.37 percent and 2.50 percent
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BT offers new voice continuity solution
Disasters have demonstrated that in an emergency communication is key, and the resilience of the voice network is vital to the continuation and survival of the business; BT offers a new continuity solution
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House passes 911 bill
Bill facilitates migration from today’s 911 system to a IP-based 911 system to enable the public to access 911 from anywhere, anytime, and from any device
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3,000 life-saving radios go unused in Chicago
Motorola supplies city with sophisticated emergency radios, but aging radio towers can not take heavy digital equipment, so emergency communication upgrades must wait
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FCC orders creation of public safety network in 700 MHz band
It has taken some time, but finally the FCC says a portion of the soon-to-be-auctioned-off 700 MHz spectrum will be used for public safety; law enforcement, first responders, industry (largely) welcome decision
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FCC puts 700 MHz item on 31 July
Since 9/11 there have been calls for making part of the 700 MHz spectrum a dedicated public-safety band; the FCC is inching toward a ruling on the issue
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Decision on on 700 MHz nears
The need for emergency communication interoperability has prompted calls for using part of the 700 MHz band for public safety; industry heavyweights object, and the FCC is divided
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Dartmouth launches WMD respone simulation software
Sixteen hour course teaches first responders basic and advanced technqiues in handling WMD and explosive-related emergencies
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HHS launched flu pandemic blog
Sixteen experts in business, health care, and community organizers convene for a lively on-line discussion
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White House issues new directive for catastrophic emergency
Little-noticed new directives gives the presdient sweeping power to ensure “enduring constitutional government” during a catastrophic emergency
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Prisons present unique emergency response challenges
California-based LETRA leads the way is training and procedure development; New Mexico provides a case study
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California refines mass casualty procedures
Without a state coroner at the helm, county officials look to coordinate procedures and establish standards
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New continuity procedures go into effect for England's lawyers
Regulations demand periodic risk management reviews, procedures to respond to IT failures, and an assessment of client-related credit risks
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TVI announces earnings, discusses internal ethical isssues
Revenue is up but profits are down for this supplier of first responder equipmemt; two executives are fired after an internal audit identifies questionable transactions
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Enterra to develop improved emergency response procedures
Enterra wins contract from ORNL to develop “a 21st century” civilian defense infrastructure
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