While it’s very difficult to get any sort of exact numbers, human trafficking is a global market that brings in billions of dollars a year. However, when people think about it, they often conjure up scenes from movies. More importantly, they have an idea that it’s happening, but not “here”. Human trafficking isn’t just happening […]
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Keeping people safe isn’t always about having the fastest response time. It’s often more about prevention and step on is creating a community risk assessment. What Is Community Risk Assessment? CRA is a comprehensive evaluation of your community’s overall risks. It helps to identify and prioritize those risks in order to effectively address them. No
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There are more than a few things that all emergency services have in common, including wanting to provide the best possible care to the community in which they operate. However, the people you serve can often make a difference in how you provide culturally sensitive care. Let’s look at an example of culturally sensitive care
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Appropriate response is important, but the best situation for everyone is when a crime never happens in the first place! One of the ways to do this is by implementing an agenda of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. What Is CPTED Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design is a multi-disciplinary approach to deter offenders, build community,
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Tactics are important, but they should always be dictated by the overall strategy. This is why a Fire Master Plan is essential. It can help the fire department see the bigger picture and allow them to focus when critical emergencies arise. What Is A Fire Master Plan? The Fire Master Plan is a long-term strategic
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Short of peering into a crystal ball, you’re never going to really know when a disaster is going to strike. The best you can do is to always be prepared with a disaster and business continuity plan. So, how can you be better prepared? By proactively allocating the proper financial and human resources to keep
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If an emergency occurs, the minimum amount of time you should be able to take care of yourself and your family is 3 days. 72-hour preparedness is incredibly important, and the worst thing you can think is “It will never happen to me”. When it comes to being self-sustaining and safe for those few days,
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What is the Natural Disasters Expo? A hub of innovation and collaboration for Asia and beyond. Four events over 2 days bringing together the top minds and most influential people in disaster prevention and response. The four expos are: Heat & Fire Expo Understand the destructive force of heat & fire. Solutions to deal with
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Love it or hate it, Winter isn’t coming… it’s here! To help keep everyone safe and warm, we’re sharing some Winter Storm Safety tips, whether you get stuck at home or in the car! First, do you know the difference between an advisory, a watch, and a warning? Thankfully, it’s not complicated: Winter Storm Advisory
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There are few things in this world better than free candy! Halloween is just around the corner, and we have some tips to share for safe trick or treating. We have split the tips up into a few different categories covering safe costumes, walking, and more. The Walk First up, this section is called “The
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