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4 Phases of Emergency Preparedness

4 Phases of Emergency Preparedness The four phases of emergency preparedness, also known as the preparedness cycle, are stages for preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergency situations. They provide guidelines that both businesses and homeowners can use to ensure that they are ready for an emergency situation should disaster strike. The Preparedness Cycle …

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First Steps to Take After an Emergency

First Steps to Take After an Emergency If you ever find yourself in an emergency scenario in your business or other place of work, it is important to have a list of steps in mind to take afterward. While the plan for each type of emergency should differ, a few basic steps should be taken …

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Emergency Response Planning for Schools

Emergency Response Planning for Schools It is a sad reality that schools aren’t always the safe havens we’d wish them to be. Schools can be hit by natural disasters and are occasionally targets for horrific shootings. This is why all schools should practice high levels of emergency preparedness. Emergency preparedness is the system that you …

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Emergency Response Planning for Nonprofits

Emergency Response Planning for Nonprofits While nonprofits designed to provide relief during emergency situations will have preparedness at the forefront of their planning, many other nonprofits may not have considered what they should do in the event of emergencies like fires, blackouts, tornadoes and workplace violence. There are three types of emergency response plans that …

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Emergency Response and Business Continuity

Emergency Response and Business Continuity When faced with an emergency scenario, you may feel like you have to juggle two competing aims: responding to the emergency at hand and keeping your business running and generating revenue. This article is going to cover what both emergency response and business continuity look like, their differences and their …

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Emergency Preparedness for Businesses

Emergency Preparedness for Businesses Emergency preparedness is a fundamental part of being a responsible business owner to keep your valued workers safe and protect your assets. Having a plan of action can save lives and potentially save your business. Let’s look at seven important steps for making sure your business is equipped to handle what …

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Does Your Emergency Response Plan Include Power?

Does Your Emergency Response Plan Include Power? When disaster strikes, there is no time left to plan. Action is what is needed during an emergency—action taken according to an already-thought-out plan. Whether or not your emergency response plan includes power can have a substantial effect on how you or your business handles a disaster. This …

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Does OSHA Require an Emergency Response Plan?

Does OSHA Require an Emergency Response Plan? An emergency action plan, EAP, is a written document that is needed if you meet requirements set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Smaller organizations that have less than 10 members of staff are not required to have a written EAP and can instead communicate their plan …

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Freeze Drying for Commercial Emergency Supply Sales

There are many reasons why business in the emergency-supply industry is booming. In a modern world which seems more and more ravaged by natural disasters and safety threats, many see the benefits in a small collection of emergency goods, just in case the worst should happen. Outdoor activities and wilderness survival are also hot hobbies …

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Freeze Drying and Taxidermy

  First rising in mass-market popularity in the Victorian era, taxidermy is a preservation art form, which often divides opinion on appeal and level of taste. However, with modern preservation processes, taxidermy is being appreciated by a whole new section of consumers. In this article, we’ll be exploring the freeze-dry taxidermy process as well as …

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