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HAVRION Introduces ALERT Mobile - Rapid Response and Emergency Notification Systems for Schools, Buildings, and Facilities

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Friday, May 21, 2021
Emergency management, Emergency medical responders, Humanitarian aid, Occupational safety and health, Emergency services, Emergency communication system, Panic button, Safety, Emergency notification system, First responder

Our latest solution, ALERT, works to ensure the preservation of human life in an emergency by enabling clear and rapid internal and external communications,\xe2\x80\x9d said HAVRION CEO, Henry Fleches.\nALERT is an end-to-end emergency notification system that makes calling for help easy and fast.

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  • Our latest solution, ALERT, works to ensure the preservation of human life in an emergency by enabling clear and rapid internal and external communications,\xe2\x80\x9d said HAVRION CEO, Henry Fleches.\nALERT is an end-to-end emergency notification system that makes calling for help easy and fast.
  • ALERT can be immediately activated through physical or digital panic buttons with a direct connection to first responders.
  • Real-time attendance checks is a key feature in ALERT that lets emergency managers know who is safe and who needs help.
  • This communication feature allows emergency managers and first responders to coordinate next steps and exchange critical information.\nThere is no room for error when it comes to emergency response.

Basic Services At Risk Of Collapsing In Gaza, Action Against Hunger Warns

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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A lack of fuel and medicine, as well as ongoing violence, are hampering the humanitarian response.

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  • A lack of fuel and medicine, as well as ongoing violence, are hampering the humanitarian response.
  • The few functioning hospitals are becoming overcrowded as they care for the wounded while continuing to treat COVID-19 cases.
  • Fuel is running out, which could have a direct impact on the production of electricity by the Gaza Power Plant.
  • For more than 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries.

Half of businesses have increased priority on disaster preparedness since the start of COVID-19

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Emergency management, Occupational safety and health, Humanitarian aid, Disaster response, Preparedness, Articles

Taken during the peak of the pandemic, the survey reveals that more than half of businesses (52%) have placed an increased priority on disaster preparedness since the start of COVID-19.

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  • Taken during the peak of the pandemic, the survey reveals that more than half of businesses (52%) have placed an increased priority on disaster preparedness since the start of COVID-19.
  • )\nSurveyed during the third wave of the pandemic and lockdowns, the study found only 37 per cent of businesses feel fully prepared to deal with future emergencies or disasters.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cBusinesses in all industries are faced with a unique challenge \xe2\x80\x93 hibernating commercial facilities that are left vacant and unattended.
  • Twelve per cent of businesses never test/review their plan and eight per cent do not have a disaster recovery plan at all.\nTwenty-eight per cent of businesses have a preferred disaster response restoration partner already in place.

Emergency Management Expert Katie Belfi Launches Readiness and Resilience Consulting for Individuals and Families

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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b'Austin, Texas, May 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Katie Belfi, Esq , founder and principal consultant of Belfi Consulting , announced today that she is broadening her mission to include resilience support for individuals and families in addition to the institutional emergency management consulting her firm already provides.

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  • b'Austin, Texas, May 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Katie Belfi, Esq , founder and principal consultant of Belfi Consulting , announced today that she is broadening her mission to include resilience support for individuals and families in addition to the institutional emergency management consulting her firm already provides.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThe ways we invest in our own and our family\xe2\x80\x99s resilience today, will inform our capacity to adapt, respond, and rebound from whatever challenges tomorrow brings.
  • Belfi later joined New York University\xe2\x80\x99s Langone Health System, where she helped reimagine and build the hospital\xe2\x80\x99s emergency preparedness and response program.
  • Since founding Belfi Consulting in 2018, Katie and her team have worked across multiple sectors supporting institutions across the U.S. to build response programs, respond and recover from disasters, and improve institutional resilience overall.

Banks in Canada respond to urgent need for global COVID-19 relief

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Monday, May 3, 2021
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b'HSBC Bank Canada is also supporting relief organizations through its Global Disaster Relief Fund.\n"Banks in Canada have a long history of donating to support domestic and international relief efforts and the pandemic is a crisis like no other.

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  • b'HSBC Bank Canada is also supporting relief organizations through its Global Disaster Relief Fund.\n"Banks in Canada have a long history of donating to support domestic and international relief efforts and the pandemic is a crisis like no other.
  • These donations will support on-the-ground humanitarian relief as the global community continues to fight against COVID-19.
  • "\nThe COVID19 outbreak remains the most serious crisis Canada and the world have faced in recent memory.
  • Banks continue to step up to help our country and the international community work through these challenging times.

SummitET Announces Strategic Communications Institute for Preparedness™

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Emergency management, Humanitarian aid, Occupational safety and health, Preparedness

PETERSBURG, Fla., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Summit Exercises & Training (SummitET), a Preparedness Solutions Company, launches TheStrategic Communications Institutefor PreparednessTM (SCIPTM).

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  • PETERSBURG, Fla., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Summit Exercises & Training (SummitET), a Preparedness Solutions Company, launches TheStrategic Communications Institutefor PreparednessTM (SCIPTM).
  • "\nSCIP offers more than twenty-five in-person and virtual workshops that can be customized to the client\'s training needs.
  • For more information about the Strategic Communications Institute for Preparedness, or if you are interested in hosting a cost-sharing local/regional workshop contact [email protected].\nSummit Exercises and Training LLC(SummitET) is a veteran-owned small business that seeks to offer innovative preparedness solutions.
  • Drawing on a diversity of experience in emergency management and response, communications, military, government, and the private sector, the team brings a comprehensive perspective to managing and mitigating risk.

Statement - Minister Blair marks Emergency Preparedness Week 2021

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Sunday, May 2, 2021
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b'OTTAWA, May 2, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement:\n"Today marks to beginning of Canada\'s 26th annual Emergency Preparedness (EP) week, an opportunity to remind Canadians of the importance of being prepared for any emergency situation that may occur in their local community.

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  • b'OTTAWA, May 2, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement:\n"Today marks to beginning of Canada\'s 26th annual Emergency Preparedness (EP) week, an opportunity to remind Canadians of the importance of being prepared for any emergency situation that may occur in their local community.
  • This year\'s theme, "Emergency Preparedness: Be Ready for Anything", reminds Canadians to take action by ensuring their family\'s readiness.
  • Regular testing of the system helps ensure that in times of an emergency or disaster, we are prepared to deliver urgent and lifesaving warnings to the public.
  • It can be as simple as making your own emergency kit, creating a family emergency plan, or becoming more informed about the hazards in your area.

Feeding America Announces John Van Hengel Award Winner For 2021

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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b'CHICAGO, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Feeding America, the nation\'s largest domestic hunger-relief organization with a network of 200 food banks, presented the 2021 John van Hengel Fellowship to Eric Cooper, president and CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank , today at their annual conference held virtually this week.

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  • b'CHICAGO, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Feeding America, the nation\'s largest domestic hunger-relief organization with a network of 200 food banks, presented the 2021 John van Hengel Fellowship to Eric Cooper, president and CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank , today at their annual conference held virtually this week.
  • The award honors the ideals of the late John van Hengel, who developed the concept of food banking in the 1960s.
  • In the wake of the pandemic, food banks reported an average of 55% increase in need.
  • Through a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, we provide meals to more than 40 million people each year.

Zonehaven and Intterra Announce Strategic Partnership and First Pilot Deployment with Oregon Fire Chiefs Association

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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b'Zonehaven, the #1 Provider of Evacuation Management solutions, and Intterra, the leader in All-Hazards Incident and Operational Management, today announced a strategic partnership in conjunction with a pilot installation sponsored by the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association in partnership with FM Global.

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  • b'Zonehaven, the #1 Provider of Evacuation Management solutions, and Intterra, the leader in All-Hazards Incident and Operational Management, today announced a strategic partnership in conjunction with a pilot installation sponsored by the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association in partnership with FM Global.
  • The integration of the Intterra and Zonehaven Platforms will increase safety for residents by:\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • When the evacuation is ordered, the system communicates the evacuation immediately via all available channels: Community Alerting Systems, Press Releases, Twitter, Facebook, etc.
  • Zonehaven AWARE is a community website for residents to view incident status and access emergency information.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWith this partnership, Fire and Police and Emergency Management can see the entire picture in one place,\xe2\x80\x9d said Fire Chief Roger Johnson of the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association.

Navigate360 Sees Record Demand for Innovative Threat Detection & Prevention and Social-Emotional Learning Solutions Nationwide

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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"Our ever-expanding capabilities will enable us to better serve our nation\'s schools and law enforcement agencies as they continue to create safe, inclusive environments in which everyone can reach their full potential and thrive.

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  • "Our ever-expanding capabilities will enable us to better serve our nation\'s schools and law enforcement agencies as they continue to create safe, inclusive environments in which everyone can reach their full potential and thrive.
  • Present in more than 35,000 schools and communities, Navigate360 solutions span the full spectrum of safety including threat detection and prevention, mental health and wellness, and safety management and preparedness.
  • Leading industry experts and a team of passionate individuals work together providing the smartest ways to stay safe, mitigate risk and save lives.
  • To learn more about Navigate360, visit www.navigate360.com .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/navigate360-sees-record-demand-f...\n'