Integrating Response and Continuity Planning
While integrating response and continuity plans seems logical, it can be very difficult without a well-thought out process.
Why Emergency Managers Should Care About the War in Ukraine
A war thousands of miles away may not seem to be a problem to local emergency managers but the consequences can hit close to home.
Who’s In Charge Here? Business Continuity versus Emergency Management
Misperceptions and misunderstanding can lead to a conflict between business continuity and emergency management? Which should take the lead?
Cascading Catastrophes
Emergency managers tend to focus inward on their communities, but what if the threat originates thousands of miles away? Will you see it coming?
Why Your Emergency Plan Will Fail: Ignoring Inclusiveness
Good emergency planning involves the participation of many stakeholders. But who should be involved and how do you keep the planning process from bogging down?
Why Your Emergency Plan Will Fail: Sequential Planning
The four phases of comprehensive emergency management form the basis of modern emergency management. But does including the concept in your emergency plan make it a candidate for failure?
Why Your Emergency Plan Will Fail: Ignoring your target audience
An effective emergency plan is written with the end user in mind, not to meet arbitrary requirements.
Why Your Emergency Plan Will Fail: Ignoring Basic Concepts Part 2
Ignoring basic concepts can make your plan unusable in a crisis. Simple changes in perspective can make the difference between success and failure.
Why Your Emergency Plan Will Fail: Ignoring Basic Concepts Part 1
Applying a simple emergency management concept can make your plan more effective.
Why Your Emergency Plan Will Fail: One-size-fits-all Planning
There are many reasons an emergency plan will fail when needed. Too often, it’s because planning mistakes make the plan unusable. This first in a series looks at common reasons plans fail.