Preparedness

Farmers Insurance® Survey Reveals Sixty-Percent of People Didn't Have a Plan in Place for a Natural Disaster

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Emergency management, Preparedness, Disaster preparedness, Risk management, Humanitarian aid, Occupational safety and health, Management, Safety

Still, 60 percent of individuals surveyed didn't have a plan in place should disaster strike, according to data released by Farmers Insurance.

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  • Still, 60 percent of individuals surveyed didn't have a plan in place should disaster strike, according to data released by Farmers Insurance.
  • This increasing frequency and scale of damage may contribute to the 39 percent of individuals who don't feel confident that they could financially rebound from a natural disaster.
  • From emergency kit assembly to critical resources, this round-up of preparedness information is a good start for proactive individuals or families.
  • The infographic collects practical recommendations as well as survey information that sheds additional light on disaster impact and preparedness throughout the country.

Red Cross Urges Everyone to Get Ready for Disasters During National Preparedness Month

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
National Preparedness Month, American Red Cross, Preparedness, Disaster preparedness, Time, Culture

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- September is National Preparedness Month, the perfect time to get your household ready for an emergency.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- September is National Preparedness Month, the perfect time to get your household ready for an emergency.
  • The American Red Cross urges everyone to make sure they are prepared for a disaster and not wait until an emergency occurs and it's too late.
  • Download the free Red Cross Emergency App to find shelter information and weather and emergency alerts for more than 35 different situations.
  • The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.

CollegeVine Unveils New Online College Applications Platform

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Education, University and college admissions, Standardized tests, Preparedness, Test preparation, College application, Tutor

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today CollegeVine , the leading national online provider of high school guidance, test prep, and college admissions advising, launched its first-of-its-kind online platform that guides families through the college admissions process from start to finish.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today CollegeVine , the leading national online provider of high school guidance, test prep, and college admissions advising, launched its first-of-its-kind online platform that guides families through the college admissions process from start to finish.
  • The new CollegeVine Applications Platform assists families applying to college by bringing data and technology to the main components of the college admissions process.
  • Another dimension of the CollegeVine Applications Platform is the CollegeVine Financescapability.
  • CollegeVine is the leading provider of virtual guidance for high school students that includes high school guidance, test prep tutoring, and college applications advising.

Newport Board Group, an Advisory Firm serving Middle Market Companies, Provides Guidance on the Importance of Transaction Preparation and Readiness

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Monday, August 6, 2018
Change management, Preparation, Preparedness

It takes time, preparation and a realistic understanding of what's required to become "transaction ready" and selecting the right advisors to guide you along this path can make all the difference.

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  • It takes time, preparation and a realistic understanding of what's required to become "transaction ready" and selecting the right advisors to guide you along this path can make all the difference.
  • Effective preparation IS the difference in achieving higher valuations and increasing the likelihood that a deal for a company will ultimately succeed.
  • Undertaking a "Transaction Readiness Assessment" is a key initial step in the process.
  • Barry Selvidge is a partner in the Atlanta office of Newport Board Group.

Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to New Brunswick for spring floods

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Thursday, July 19, 2018
Disaster preparedness, Emergency management, Humanitarian aid, Occupational safety and health, Preparedness, Risk management, Safety, Information technology management, Emergency Management BC, Federal Emergency Management Agency

We are advised by Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC) that journalists and other readers should disregard the news release, Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to New Brunswick for spring floods, issued 19-Jul-2018 over CNW.

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We are advised by Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC) that journalists and other readers should disregard the news release, Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to New Brunswick for spring floods, issued 19-Jul-2018 over CNW.

LiveProcess Presents Long-Term Care Compliance Webinars on CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Emergency management, Disaster preparedness, Humanitarian aid, Occupational safety and health, Prevention, Emergency, Preparedness, Safety, Risk

CHELMSFORD, Mass., July 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveProcess, a healthcare communication and emergency management technology company, will present a series of long-term care compliance webinars on the CMS emergency preparedness rule, featuring Mike Boucher, an expert in healthcare emergency management.

Key Points: 
  • CHELMSFORD, Mass., July 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveProcess, a healthcare communication and emergency management technology company, will present a series of long-term care compliance webinars on the CMS emergency preparedness rule, featuring Mike Boucher, an expert in healthcare emergency management.
  • "Communication, planning and practice are at the core of emergency preparedness for long-term care organizations, and also for compliance with the CMS emergency preparedness rule," said Terry Zysk, CEO of LiveProcess.
  • Many long-term care administrators and business owners are grappling with understanding the practical implications of the CMS emergency preparedness final rule.
  • "The CMS emergency preparedness rule aligns with good emergency management practices for any organization, including long-term care facilities," said Boucher.

LiveProcess Presents Long-Term Care Compliance Webinars on CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Emergency management, Disaster preparedness, Humanitarian aid, Occupational safety and health, Prevention, Emergency, Preparedness, Safety, Risk

CHELMSFORD, Mass., July 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveProcess, a healthcare communication and emergency management technology company, will present a series of long-term care compliance webinars on the CMS emergency preparedness rule, featuring Mike Boucher, an expert in healthcare emergency management.

Key Points: 
  • CHELMSFORD, Mass., July 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveProcess, a healthcare communication and emergency management technology company, will present a series of long-term care compliance webinars on the CMS emergency preparedness rule, featuring Mike Boucher, an expert in healthcare emergency management.
  • "Communication, planning and practice are at the core of emergency preparedness for long-term care organizations, and also for compliance with the CMS emergency preparedness rule," said Terry Zysk, CEO of LiveProcess.
  • Many long-term care administrators and business owners are grappling with understanding the practical implications of the CMS emergency preparedness final rule.
  • "The CMS emergency preparedness rule aligns with good emergency management practices for any organization, including long-term care facilities," said Boucher.

Despite Rising Crises, Deloitte Study Finds Organizations' Confidence Exceeds Crisis Preparedness

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Monday, June 25, 2018
Emergency management, Risk, Security, Crisis, Crisis management, Incident management, Risk management, Preparedness, Business continuity, Simulation

The study, which builds on the findings of Deloitte Global's 2015 study, " A Crisis of Confidence ," surveyed over 500 senior crisis management, business continuity, and risk executives about crisis management and preparedness.

Key Points: 
  • The study, which builds on the findings of Deloitte Global's 2015 study, " A Crisis of Confidence ," surveyed over 500 senior crisis management, business continuity, and risk executives about crisis management and preparedness.
  • This year's study uncovered dramatic gaps between a company's confidence that they can respond to crises and its level of preparedness.
  • The gap becomes even more evident when evaluating whether organizations have conducted simulation exercises to test their preparedness.
  • Board and senior management participation in crisis exercises is critical, as is their involvement in developing an organization's crisis plan.

Pew: Most States Don't Know What They Spend on Disasters

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Emergency management, Preparedness, Risk management

The report, " What We Don't Know About State Spending on Natural Disasters Could Cost Us ," examines state spending across all phases of a natural disastermitigation, preparedness, response, and recoveryfrom 2012 to 2016.

Key Points: 
  • The report, " What We Don't Know About State Spending on Natural Disasters Could Cost Us ," examines state spending across all phases of a natural disastermitigation, preparedness, response, and recoveryfrom 2012 to 2016.
  • States face several significant challenges in tracking these data, but the limited data available show that, across the states studied, spending was highly variable.
  • States spend on their own programs and to meet requirements for assistance from federal programs.
  • "States don't know the full cost of natural disasters, and that lack of understanding could be detrimental," said Anne Stauffer, who directs Pew's research on disaster spending.

TheBestSchools.org Solves Student Need for Centralized Source for Top Admissions Testing Services and Resources

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Thursday, June 14, 2018
Education, Human behavior, Educational psychology, Preparedness, Test preparation, Tutor, Stress, Test

The no-cost website serves as a single destination point for those looking to improve their test scores through the top testing books, web-based programs, apps, tutors, and mentoring services of all kindsself-guided, online, or in-person.

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  • The no-cost website serves as a single destination point for those looking to improve their test scores through the top testing books, web-based programs, apps, tutors, and mentoring services of all kindsself-guided, online, or in-person.
  • We present the best test prep materials and services to students so they can get the help they need without the search for help becoming its own stressor."
  • From high schoolers to college grads considering graduate school to potential future business professionals and attorneys, students of all kinds will find the information they need.
  • TheBestSchools.org is an educational website whose staff and advisory board believe learning transforms lives for the better and should be a lifelong pursuit.