Reopening higher ed will require greater testing and monitoring capabilities, according to study
Colleges and universities that open campuses for normal operations this Fall will need greater capabilities for large scale testing and tracking, a recent study has shown. For months, higher education institutions have been carefully weighing whether it is feasible to reopen for on-campus classes this Fall, or if they should wait until after the new […]
Wildfires, Hurricanes, and Pandemics (Oh My!): Get Prepared for a Very Busy Season.
From coast to coast, as businesses and communities try to regain their footing and reopen normal operations during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, they are also threatened with a higher than normal chance of natural disasters this year that could potentially affect health, safety, and business continuity. While emergency managers and public health officials continue to […]
Time to tighten up response plans as hurricane season ramps up
In spring 2020, weather forecasters reported that conditions in the tropical Atlantic could contribute to an above-average probability for major hurricanes making landfall along the continental U.S. coastline and in the Caribbean. June and July have already marked the busiest start of a hurricane season ever recorded. Forecasters are currently watching Hurricane Isaias, which on […]
Federal Safety Reporting for Education Extended Through End of Year
Deadlines for higher education institutions to submit several required safety reports have been extended in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Department of Education last week announced the extensions of the required Annual Security Reports (ASRs) and Annual Fire Safety Reports (AFSRs) to the end of the year, but is encouraging institutions to distribute […]
Homeland Security department announces preparedness grant allocations
While local, state, and federal emergency response and public health agencies continue to do battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, recent federal funding will help agencies and organizations better prepare for the threat of future crises and disasters. Recently, the federal government allocated billions of dollars in grant funding to go to emergency preparedness for a […]
5 Important Tips For Better Communication During The Reopening Process
Emergency managers we surveyed last year overwhelmingly responded that communications was the number one area for improvement in their organization’s critical incident response. That was in late 2019, only a few months before the COVID-19 pandemic brought everything to a grinding halt, with nearly three months of isolation and social distancing, and most organizations continuing […]
Increased June Coronavirus Cases Underscore Need For Precautions While Reopening
Recent reports of coronavirus cases are climbing in a number of states, suggesting that the U.S. is not out of the woods yet in dealing with the pandemic. Many businesses, schools, and other organizations, as they continue reopening activities, are urging the continued use of masks and social distancing to slow the spread of the […]
Emergency Management Technology Ensures Businesses’ Safety and Continuity during Pandemic
This article appeared in the Greater Phoenix In Business magazine online, June 22, 2020. by Robert Watson President and CEO, Juvare Emergency managers and public health officials are always preparing for a wide variety of unforeseen incidents and disasters. Unfortunately, just as businesses across the nation are beginning to reopen, recent events in Arizona are […]
Rebound of Travel Industry Relies on Comprehensive Planning, Tracking, and Situational Awareness
After months of being locked down and mostly confined to homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people traveling this summer is beginning to rise, although perhaps not as much as in previous years. With more people looking for safe travel destinations, it is more important than ever for businesses such as hotels, restaurants, […]
Finding a method in the mad dash to reopen for normal operations
After months of disrupted, disjointed, or altogether suspended operations, most organizations are champing at the bit to return to work. However, moving too quickly could potentially cause more harm than good if the rush to reopen results in missteps that jeopardize health and safety. In spite of their eagerness to get back to normal, leadership […]