Emergency Preparedness

Resilient Buildings: Standing In The Face Of Disaster

Building Resilience
Buildings and communities can look to codes, standards, and financing to achieve sustainability and resilience goals.

Run. Hide. Freeze. Fight. How Would You Respond To An Active Assailant?

Active Assailant
A TAL Global poll asks: “If an assailant entered your building or office, which of the following do you believe you would do first?”

New Program Combats Soaring Workplace Overdose Deaths

Workplace Overdose, opioid-related fatalities
With opioid-related fatalities in the U.S. at an all-time high, a new National Safety Council initiative aims to equip workplaces with lifesaving tools and training.

Active Assailant Prevention And Response

workplace violence prevention and response
Facility managers should conduct an annual review of their sites with their team incorporating an active assailant focus.

Preparing For The Challenges Of Compounding Disasters

Compounding Disasters, natural disasters global storms with heavy winds and flooded streets, in cities around the world
Compounding disasters, where two or more hazards are present, are forcing many organizations to evaluate their risks and response plans.

Situational Awareness Technology: Security For Large Facilities

Situational Awareness Technology
Situational awareness technology has revolutionized the way retail malls approach safety and security. Learn how the Mall of America security team put it to use.

Emergency Preparedness: Fire Sprinkler System Retrofits

Whether you're planning a renovation, retrofit, or new construction, there are many considerations when choosing materials for a fire sprinkler system.

Continuity Insights 2023: The Urgent Need For Business Continuity Plans

At the 21st Continuity Insights Management Conference, BC and DR professionals gathered valuable insight about operational resilience.

New Nonprofit Helps Pre-K-12 Schools Prepare, Respond To Crisis

Focusing on five critical areas of service, the Council for School Safety Leadership (CSSL) helps school governance teams prepare for and react to significant crises.

Most U.S. Employees Not Satisfied With Workplace Safety Efforts

Workers believe their employers have the means to help them feel more prepared for emergencies, but say current safety efforts have not been very effective, finds new AlertMedia report.

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