Disaster preparedness and recovery are no longer optional for businesses today. Instead, they have become essential. Such events can affect businesses in various ways, including damage to storefronts, ...

Natural disasters are often unexpected and can cause considerable damage to properties. Recent wildfires have highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness both personally and professionally.

34% of employers didn't have an emergency preparedness plan before the pandemic, a recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management reported. Businesses should be ready for any emergency ...

A new report finds that one in five organizations lacks an emergency preparedness/business continuity plan, which could mean a double disaster for those companies. Workers clean out the basement of an ...

In emergency management, that first punch can take many forms: a storm track that suddenly shifts, a cyberattack that cascades through systems we assumed were isolated, or a partner agency that ...

Having an emergency preparedness plan for you, your family, and anyone who lives in your home gives you peace of mind. Planning for emergencies gives you comfort. You can rest assured that if and when ...

Each year the International Code Council designates May as Building Safety Month. It is an annual opportunity to review and understand the role building codes have in keeping us safe. These Codes ...

According to the Nursing Facility Licensing Standards for the state of Louisiana, nursing facilities should have an emergency preparedness plan in place, ready to be executed. Nursing home ...

Purdue University requires a Building Emergency Plan (BEP) to be completed and updated as needed for on-campus buildings occupied by ten or more people. The plans provide building-specific safety ...

How do I report an emergency? To report an emergency, call or text 911 and tell the dispatcher your location and your emergency. You can also report an emergency by using one of nearly 300 Emergency ...

New law requires nursing homes to have their emergency plans approved each year by the state. All Louisiana nursing homes are required to maintain an emergency preparedness plan approved by the ...