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“Just get there and then we can sort things out.” Roger Mason PhD When responding to emergencies the instinct of many is to assemble the resources and then attack the problem. The phrase, “Just get there and then we will sort things out” is as shopworn and misleading as other equally misused phrases like “Time…
Many well intentioned people recognize the need to have some type of pre-planning for disasters. When I speak to them they assure me “We have that covered.” They typically describe some emergency procedures or a basic continuity plan that serves as their planning in total. I am often asked “what is the difference between an…
Today’s blog continues our series on emergency response planning. We will address the 5 key tasks that Incident Command System (ICS) Sections Chiefs need to address once they receive notice that the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be activated. This checklist is a handy review for city governments, but it is also a useful tool…
“Begin at the beginning.” This quote from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland is often used to suggest a common sense approach to life. But the problem with critical incidents, disasters and large scale emergencies is that you don’t always know when you are at the beginning or when the beginning will be. Earthquakes and terror…
Emergency Planning for Gated Communities and Home Owners Associations Roger Mason PhD Introduction Efforts to prepare a community for emergencies are often overlooked and under supported. When the sun is shining and budgets are tight, it is hard to expend the effort and money for preparation. The tipping point for real chaos caused by a…
The disaster in Atlanta resulting form winter storm Leon has many people asking, could this happen in our city? How do we prevent the shut down of a city or major metropolitan area again? Our last blog article addressed how to maximize resources and support first responders. In the next few articles we will focus…
Snowmaggedon. Snowpocalypse. Snow out. Kids spending the night at school, spending the night on school buses, residents spending the night in cars, vehicle accidents numbering in the thousands. This week’s winter weather incident highlighted a multitude of readiness and preparedness issues. There will be plenty of conversations in the media and in professional emergency management…
We are thrilled to announce that our client, Temple City, CA has been ranked the 5th safest city in California by Safewise, in its report: 50 Safest Cities in California. This is truly remarkable for a small city in the heart of Los Angeles County, surrounded by dense urban development. Safewise combined its own research…