Planning is an important avenue to community emergency preparedness. The practice of emergency response planning is best thought of as a process - a continuing sequence of analyses, plan development, ...

Emergencies strike without warning. An explosion and severe fire sweeps through an office. An earthquake shakes hundreds of computers from high storage. A sudden power outage shuts down critical ...

When workers are hired, their first days, weeks or even months may be spent learning how to do their jobs correctly. This training often is multi-faceted and can include everything from where to put ...

Creating an effective school district emergency operations plan (EOP) is crucial for ensuring the safety and security of students, staff, and the broader school community. A well-developed EOP is not ...

Disasters can strike at any time with little warning and catch owners, employees and quests of small hotels, motels and restaurants by complete surprise. People might have to react quickly to escape a ...

Natural disasters are often unexpected and can cause considerable damage to properties. Recent wildfires have highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness both personally and professionally.

Lucy Easthope is a professional emergency planner. She helps governments and businesses prepare for the worst. In the age of the permacrisis, it’s a growing profession. “We’re having a little bit of a ...

During an active threat incident, you will receive an SCU Bronco Alert to LOCKDOWN. During a nearby safety and security related-incident, or an environmental emergency, you will receive an SCU Bronco ...

The anniversary of 9/11 and the hurricanes and wildfires that have wreaked havoc throughout the U.S. serve to remind us of the importance of proper emergency planning. In many ways, this topic is the ...

This program outlines the response to medical emergencies, spills of hazardous materials, fires, and power outages in laboratories. When working with hazardous materials, it is advisable to have a ...

Request a site safety assessment or training on topics such as workplace violence or personal safety. The BCN Workers’ Compensation office has developed guidance on the workers’ compensation process ...