News and Events
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."
The media continually reminds us that the risks are real! How prepared is your organization and employees?
Hurricanes, Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Floods, Wild Fires, Workplace Violence, Pandemics, Global Economic Downturn.... The media is filled with calamities occurring on a daily basis that can have devastating effects on organizations just like yours. Although we can’t control a potentially disruptive event, we do have complete control over how we prepare and react to them. How prepared is your organization and employees if such an event were to occur in your area?
Organizations need to have an up-to-date continuity management program in place. Here are a few helpful resources to assist employees and their families to prepare for some of the common risks that we face...
- Visit FLU.GOV for up to date pandemic preparedness information
- NOAA Weather Safety and Awareness
- American Red Cross - Be Prepared
- What is your Readiness Quotient?
- US Department of Health and Human Services - Natural Disaster Preparedness
- COOP - Presidential Policy Directive / PPD-8: National Preparedness
2012 Events
Disater Recovery Journal's Spring World 2012 (March 25 - 28, 2012 - Orlando, FL) - DRJ's 46th conference provides key decision makers in every aspect of business continuity a wealth of information regarding continuity management. Whether from the security industry, data storage, management or somewhere in between, you will find information to meet your needs.....More
RIMS 2012 Annual Conference & Exhibition (April 15-18, 2012 - Philadelphia, PA) - If your organization is like most, risk is not confined to just one department. Everyone has risk management responsibilities. At RIMS 2012 Annual Conference & Exhibition, there are no limits to the information and resources available to help you and your organization innovatively minimize risks. You’ll find a wide array of educational sessions offering practical strategies, no matter what your business area. Sessions are offered at all experience levels—from beginner to advanced—so you can design an educational experience that fits your needs. Conference is held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center located on 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.......More
Continuity Insights 2012 Management Conference (April 16 - 18, 2012 - Scottsdale, AZ) - The Continuity Insights Management Conference is the premiere event for strategic business continuity discussion, offering unmatched opportunities to learn from and network with those responsible for the integrity, availability, resilience and security of their organizations......More
International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Annual Conference (October 26 - November 1, 2012 - Orlando, FL) - The IAEM-USA Annual Conference provides a forum for current trends and topics, information about the latest tools and technology in emergency management and homeland security, and advances IAEM-USA committee work. Sessions encourage stakeholders at all levels of government, the private sector, public health and related professions to exchange ideas on collaborating to protect lives and property from disaster......More