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When one considers that the number of declared major disasters nearly doubled in the 1990's compared to the previous decade, preparedness becomes an even more critical issue. Though each situation is unique, any organization can be better prepared if it plans carefully, puts emergency procedures in place, and practices for emergencies of all kinds There is a definite need for emergency planning and coordination in business and organizations in the event of natural disasters or a mass pandemic... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Emergency Planning". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story

America's businesses form the backbone of the nation's economy; small businesses alone account for more than 99% of all companies with employees, employ 50% of all private sector workers and provide nearly 45% of the nation's payroll. If businesses are ready to survive and recover, the nation and our economy are more secure. A commitment to planning today will help support employees, customers, the community, the local economy and even the country. It also protects your business investment... Read Full Story

Businesses in New England, given the frequencies of hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, severe flooding, and those at threat for a mass pandemic should take the threat seriously and prepare accordingly. Every company should work to implement a central database they can refer to - in the event that an emergency should arise. The age old saying goes, ‘hope for the best, but prepare for the worst”. Read Full Story

LAFAYETTE, Tenn. - Residents in five Southern states tried to salvage what they could Wednesday from homes reduced to piles of debris, a day after the deadliest cluster of tornadoes in nearly a decade tore through the region, snapping trees and crumpling homes. At least 50 people were dead. Twenty-six people were killed in Tennessee, 13 killed in Arkansas, seven killed in Kentucky and four killed in Alabama, emergency officials said. Among the victims were Arkansas parents who died with their... Read Full Story

A pandemic is a global disease outbreak the disease spreads easily person-to-person and can cause serious illness, in many cases death may result. A pandemic can spread easily very quickly across the country and around the globe in a very small period of time it’s especially virulent. It’s spread by migratory birds. It can be transmitted from birds to mammals and in some limited circumstances to humans. Like other influenza viruses, it continues to evolve. Communities, families, and... Read Full Story

The need for contingency planning to prepare for a pandemic or natural disaster. This threat will move with a speed that demands advance planning as in the lessons of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks demonstrate the importance of being prepared. When you also consider that the number of declared major disasters nearly doubled in the 1990's compared to the previous decade, preparedness becomes an even more critical... Read Full Story

Welcome to my Emergency Prepardness for Roche Brothers Blog. This blog focuses on the different types of disasters that can affect Roche Brothers employees. There are many disasters that can affect employees from natural disasters to a major influenza pandemic. This blog will show the need for an emergency preparedness plan for Roche Brothers as a company to ensure company employees safety and provide guidance in the event of a major catastrophe. Read Full Story