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World Leaders Speak – 2024

World Leaders Speak – 2024

The annual forecast of global risk by World Economic Forum. Global business and government leaders gather in Davos, Switzerland and prioritize major risks expected in 2024. The number one risk…

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Verizon Frontline: Keeping First Responders Safe

Verizon Frontline: Keeping First Responders Safe

Without the kick of adrenaline that situational stress brings, would first responders act as quickly or anticipate worst-case scenarios as well? Maybe not. Yet, mission performance improves when first responders…

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Your Elevator Phone Line Replacement Strategy

Your Elevator Phone Line Replacement Strategy

You’ll find plenty of options available for simply providing connectivity and replacing your existing phone lines. What you won’t find is deep expertise in emergency elevator code compliance – something…

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Understanding Elevator Emergency Communication Code Compliance in the Government & Education Sector

Understanding Elevator Emergency Communication...

Few people think of elevator phones as part of a critical communication system and, as a consequence, these phones are sometimes viewed as a nuisance by those who are responsible…

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Strategic Resilience-  Enhancing Incident Response Capabilities for Government and Military Operations

Strategic Resilience- Enhancing Incident Response...

A guide to accelerating Assurance: Leveraging Automation for Swift Incident Response. In the critical landscape of military and national security, swift and effective incident response is essential. Existing systems, however,…

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Disaster Recovery: Actions Needed to Improve the Federal Approach

Disaster Recovery: Actions Needed to Improve the...

Federal law included a provision for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review issues related to federal response and recovery following disasters. This report addresses the federal approach to disaster…

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Preparing for and Preventing the Next Public Health Emergency: Lessons Learned from the Coronavirus Crisis

Preparing for and Preventing the Next Public...

The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis has been investigating the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. This report reflects the culmination of their…

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FEMA Continues Supporting Ian Response

FEMA Continues Supporting Ian Response

This paper discusses the federal government’s support for survivors and communities in Florida, as state and federal search and rescue operations continue in Florida with a priority on hospitals, healthcare…

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Recent Funding Increases for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Recent Funding Increases for FEMA Hazard...

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs have all received additional funding in the 117th Congress, particularly through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Over the years,…

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Presidential Declaration of Climate Emergency: NEA and Stafford Act

Presidential Declaration of Climate Emergency: NEA...

This report provides selected considerations related to the President’s ability to declare a climate emergency under the National Emergencies Act (NEA; 50 U.S.C. §§1601 et seq.) and/or the Robert T.…

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National Hurricane Operations Plan 2022

National Hurricane Operations Plan 2022

The National Hurricane Operations Plan (NHOP) is published annually prior to the hurricane season and documents the interdepartmental effort to provide the United States and designated international recipients with forecasts, warnings, and assessments, concerning tropical…

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What Happens If the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Lapses?

What Happens If the National Flood Insurance...

This Insight provides a short overview of what would happen if the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) were not to be reauthorized by September 30, 2022, and allowed to lapse.

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