Preparedness

Mopec Releases Whitepaper Examining "The Future of Mass Fatality Preparedness"

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Articles, Occupational safety and health, Pandemic, Coronavirus disease, PREPARE, COVID-19 pandemic, Preparedness, Emergency management

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the growing need for mass fatality response, Mopec a leading provider of high-quality pathology, anatomy, mortuary and necropsy equipment and productstoday released its The Future of Mass Fatality Preparedness whitepaper.

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  • MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the growing need for mass fatality response, Mopec a leading provider of high-quality pathology, anatomy, mortuary and necropsy equipment and productstoday released its The Future of Mass Fatality Preparedness whitepaper.
  • The report analyzes the rise of mass fatality events, the COVID-19 pandemic response and the growing need for emergency preparedness plans.
  • "There are countless lessons that can be learned from recent mass fatality events," said Jay Troger, CEO at Mopec.
  • In addition to providing the whitepaper, Mopec's experienced team of professionals is available to provide customized emergency preparedness, mass fatality response and surge capacity products and services.

SoCalGas Offers Disaster Preparedness Tips in Recognition of 13th Annual Great California Shakeout

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Sempra Energy, Articles, Energy in California, Humanitarian aid, Occupational safety and health, Southern California Gas Company, Preparedness, Earthquake, Shakeout, Emergency management, Nature, Geology

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In observance of the 13th annual Great California ShakeOut event, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today reminded customers about the importance of emergency preparedness.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In observance of the 13th annual Great California ShakeOut event, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today reminded customers about the importance of emergency preparedness.
  • California is at a higher risk for earthquakes compared to the rest of United States and natural disasters can happen at any moment.
  • Last year, over 10.9 million Californians participated in the Great California ShakeOut event, which offers many ways for individuals, businesses, schools, and others to practice what to do during and after an earthquake.
  • For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook.

Everbridge Features 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush Speaking on Leadership and Critical Event Management, as well as CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Day 1 Keynote for COVID-19: Road to Recovery Symposium

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Telecommunications, Software, Defense, Human resources, Other Defense, Data management, Professional services, Technology, Emergency management, Texas, States of the United States, Public safety, Everbridge, Preparedness, George W. Bush

To attend the COVID-19 R2R: The Road to Recovery virtual leadership summit and to replay select presentations on demand, please visit Everbridges event registration page .

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  • To attend the COVID-19 R2R: The Road to Recovery virtual leadership summit and to replay select presentations on demand, please visit Everbridges event registration page .
  • In his conversation with Everbridge CEO David Meredith, President Bush shared his perspective on leadership and critical event management during a public health crisis, as he addressed leaders across industries.
  • He also emphasized the value of preparedness for crises of all kinds, including pandemics, severe weather, cyber-attacks and more.
  • We at Everbridge feel privileged to feature the 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush to speak on leadership and critical event management during the first day of our COVID-19: Road to Recovery Symposium, said Everbridge CEO David Meredith.

Juvare Expands Operations in Canadian Market

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Articles, Emergency management, Humanitarian aid, Occupational safety and health, Preparedness, Morrow, Emergency

Juvare's Canadian sales will be led by Mike Morrow , Director of Business Development, Juvare Canada, who brings more than 30 years of emergency management and operations experience in Canada to the Juvare team.

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  • Juvare's Canadian sales will be led by Mike Morrow , Director of Business Development, Juvare Canada, who brings more than 30 years of emergency management and operations experience in Canada to the Juvare team.
  • "I have been working with Juvare for a very long time as both a user and reseller of WebEOC," remarked Morrow.
  • Juvare already supports the preparedness and response efforts of civilian authorities and provincial agencies charged with protecting more than 11 million Canadian citizens.
  • Juvare will offer its complete product line including its industry-leading emergency management platform, WebEOC , and Juvare Exchange .

BlackBerry Partners with American Red Cross on Community Safety and Resilience

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Monday, September 21, 2020
Operating systems, Computer architecture, Computing, BlackBerry, BlackBerry Limited, Embedded operating systems, Mobile operating systems, Smartphones, American Red Cross, Emergency management, BlackBerry, Preparedness

BlackBerry will donate its BlackBerry AtHoc software to the Red Cross, powering its mission to provide emergency assistance, disaster relief and disaster preparedness education to all people in need.

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  • BlackBerry will donate its BlackBerry AtHoc software to the Red Cross, powering its mission to provide emergency assistance, disaster relief and disaster preparedness education to all people in need.
  • BlackBerry has been a partner of the Red Cross for several years, helping them respond effectively to disasters, including recent wildfires, hurricanes and other events.
  • The partnership between BlackBerry and the Red Cross supports BlackBerry's commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals .
  • "BlackBerry is proud to partner with the American Red Cross to empower sustainable communities," said Neelam Sandhu, Vice President of Business Operations & Strategic Accounts, Office of the CEO.

Results of New Survey Indicate Americans Largely Financially Unprepared for Disaster

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Emergency management, National Preparedness Month, Preparedness, Catastrophe

The survey results indicate that, for the most part, Americans are drastically underprepared to handle such a major catastrophe.

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  • The survey results indicate that, for the most part, Americans are drastically underprepared to handle such a major catastrophe.
  • Almost 1 out of 3 respondents (32.6%) would have less than 1 month of emergency money.
  • The NFEC conducted the survey as part of its observance of National Preparedness Month , which occurs in September each year.
  • When it comes to disaster, it's not a question of "if," but rather "when" the next one will hit.

As Wildfires Burn Across California, PG&E Shares Lifesaving Tips with Customers During National Preparedness Month

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Emergency management, Preparedness, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, National Preparedness Month, Survival kit, California, Time, Economy of the United States

Thats what National Preparedness Month is all about.

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  • Thats what National Preparedness Month is all about.
  • Start by gathering supplies and creating an emergency kit that will last for several days after a disaster for everyone living in your home.
  • Customers can get updates on outages in their neighborhood using PG&Es outage information line at 1-800-743-5002 and PG&Es Electric Outage Map online at pge.com .
  • Fire department, police and PG&E workers will tell you when it is safe to get out of the vehicle.

Corporations and organizations support American Red Cross preparedness and disaster relief work

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
Health, Articles, American Red Cross, Medical specialties, Emergency management, Social distancing, Preparedness, Gail J. McGovern

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --During National Preparedness Month this September, the American Red Cross is recognizing more than 110 leading corporations, foundations and organizations that comprise its Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Program .

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --During National Preparedness Month this September, the American Red Cross is recognizing more than 110 leading corporations, foundations and organizations that comprise its Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Program .
  • "The coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated that readiness is more important than ever," said Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the Red Cross.
  • While the nation is practicing social distancing, we're now providing some disaster relief virtually, including mental health support and financial assistance.
  • The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.

Learn How to Prepare for Disasters During National Preparedness Month Webinar

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
National Preparedness Month, Preparedness, Public safety

September is National Preparedness Month , and this years theme is Disasters Dont Wait.

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  • September is National Preparedness Month , and this years theme is Disasters Dont Wait.
  • In addition to presentations by experts from IBHS and Triple-I, two small business owners will share their stories of how they prepared for and successfully recovered from devastating disasters.
  • The IBHS mission is to conduct objective, scientific research to identify and promote effective actions that strengthen homes, businesses and communities against natural disasters and other causes of loss.
  • It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations.

U.S. Government Exercises Option To Purchase Additional RAPIVAB® from BioCryst for Delivery to Strategic National Stockpile

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Biological warfare, Strategic National Stockpile, Federal government of the United States, Preparedness, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Forward-looking statement, Articles, Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority

The RAPIVAB purchase by the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response will supply the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), the nations largest supply of life-saving pharmaceuticals and medical supplies for use in a public health emergency.

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  • The RAPIVAB purchase by the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response will supply the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), the nations largest supply of life-saving pharmaceuticals and medical supplies for use in a public health emergency.
  • The order is part of a $34.7 million contract (Contract No.
  • This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding sales of RAPIVAB.
  • These statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties.