Kate Schenot discusses the risk arising from the emerging intersection of public safety, emergency response technology, the Internet of Things, and computerless servers such as Amazon Web Services' Lambda.
Read MoreEmergency Management
Pandemic Risk Assessment
Examines influenza as more than simple flu-like symptoms. It conducts a risk assessment that is difficult due to the constantly mutating nature of influenza virus. In order to assess potential risk, organizations must constantly monitor patient data on local, state, national, and worldwide levels. Compilation of data and coordinated responses are necessary to prevent spread of the virus and develop vaccines. Additionally private sectors must coordinate effort with public sectors.
Read MoreExcerpt from "Safer, Not Sorry: Taking Reasonable Precautions"
The following is an emergency kit contents list from Annie Searle’s upcoming book “Safer, Not Sorry: Taking Reasonable Precautions”.The book is written for individuals and families, and is a translation of the expertise Annie has developed from her work with the public and private sectors.
Read MoreCommunity, Collaboration and Crowdsourcing
Discusses the increasing movement towards harnessing the power of communities and the collaborative work effort of large groups of people through crowdsourcing, using CrisisCommons as an example.
Read MoreLessons Learned - Where Are They?
Discusses the critical lack of the lessons learned from disasters into implemented standards and best practices, and the need for greater collaboration and communication across sectors.
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