Posted on April 16, 2013 by Bryan Hill
On Thursday, April 11, the Fox TV show, Glee, took on the challenge of showing a school response to the threat of an active shooter. Their actions included some textbook procedures as was as potentially fatal flaws. By taking a look at dramatized response we can learn some best practices in active shooter response. Things the characters did well: 1. After hearing the first shot the teacher immediately responded. He did not run into the hall to investigate…
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Posted on April 4, 2013 by Bryan Hill
Imagine having a first aid handbook at your fingertips wherever you go. One which tells you exactly what to do if someone is bleeding, burned, broken a bone, or gone into shock. Now, this app produced by the Red Cross makes first aid education accessible to anyone with an iPhone or Android. The app does not replace the need for proper, in-person training; instead, it stands as an incredibly useful tool to support first aid emergencies. This app…
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Posted on March 25, 2013 by Lauren Patrick
March 24-30, 2013, is National Tsunami Awareness Week. The world had a wakeup call from Mother Nature after the devastating 8.9 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami hit Japan in March of 2011 — destroying more than nearly 1 million buildings, claiming more than 15,000 lives plus causing meltdowns at three reactors in the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. At a price tag of $235 billion, this tsunami was the costliest natural disaster in world history. However, one minute…
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Posted on March 12, 2013 by Lauren Patrick
Our favorite abominable threat has been trending big this week. Dartmouth College demonstrated how its Yeti rover is employed to find cracks in the Antarctic and Greenland; “How to Hunt a Yeti” was featured on BuzzFeed; and on the NBC Comedy 1600 Penn, main character Sam discussed the Yeti in his podcast: “Why would God make forests SO big if he wasn’t trying to hide something? The Yeti must exist…” For Preparis, our Yeti is more than just…
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Posted on March 8, 2013 by Lauren Patrick
This week, FEMA and NOAA are taking part in National Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Thus far, Preparis has discussed the threats of Winter Storms, Wildfires, Tornadoes, and Hurricanes — to wrap up the week, we’re focusing on an event which can happen pretty much anywhere at any time. Flooding is one of the most common natural disasters in the world. Following Hurricane Sandy, FEMA had to reassess the floodplains for counties along the coast of New York and…
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Posted on March 7, 2013 by Lauren Patrick
This week, FEMA and NOAA are taking part in National Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Today, Preparis is focusing on the threat of a drought. The ongoing drought plaguing Midwest and Southern states since 2010 has cost the economy more than $35 billion plus impacted the gross-domestic product by even more. Another cause for concern is when dry conditions spark wildfires. The lack of precipitation can quickly create hazardous dry conditions which could lead to wildfires causing deadly destruction….
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Posted on March 5, 2013 by Lauren Patrick
March 3-9, 2013, is National Severe Weather Preparedness Week — and all week Preparis will be posting a series on the top severe weather concerns for businesses around the country. If you missed yesterday’s post on the threat of a winter storm, click here. Today, we’re focusing on severe thunderstorms and tornados. Tornado season officially begins in March in the Southeast and April in the Midwest. In 2012, more than 100 people were killed by tornadoes and over…
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Posted on March 4, 2013 by Lauren Patrick
March 3-9, 2013, is National Severe Weather Preparedness Week. As President Obama stated in his recently signed address, “This week, I encourage all Americans to help meet tomorrow’s challenges by making safety today’s priority.” From FEMA to NOAA, all government agencies are on board to help promote the message of emergency preparedness. All week Preparis will be posting a series on the top severe weather concerns for businesses around the country. Today, we’re focusing on the threat of…
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Posted on February 22, 2013 by Lauren Patrick
Emergency preparedness is a process. It’s not just about having a plan to do a fire drill once a quarter, but how to keep the business going during and after a crisis. This fact grows more relevant every day as companies face the challenges of a riskier society. Business continuity is about ensuring your company is prepared for any crisis. Before you get started with defining a business continuity plan, you must conduct a vulnerability assessment to understand…
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Posted on January 22, 2013 by Lauren Patrick
There is a difference between the creepy guy who works in your office and the burglar who nabs company equipment. The “Office Creeper” is an individual who enters a building disguised as a fellow office worker or a stranger posing as a repair, delivery, cleaning or other service personnel. This person could be a man or woman dressed in attire that is appropriate for your work environment. A guy delivering coupons for local restaurants, although unsolicited, does not…
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