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Emergency evacuations: how to deal with the issue of ‘bystander apathy’

Emergency ResponseApril 3, 2019295Views 0Likes 0Comments

It has been noted numerous times, in multiple studies, that building occupants often ignore or are slow to respond to standard fire alarm sounders: this is ‘bystander apathy’. This article looks at the issue and suggests some solutions when conducting emergency evacuations. Bystander apathy is a condition where people ignore an emergency. Specifically, they believe someone…

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Create a bomb threat safety plan and develop a bomb incident plan

Emergency ResponseJune 14, 2018351Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bomb Threat is a DVD training video program that teaches how to develop a bomb threat safety plan and to manage reports of bomb threats to minimize the disruption of activities while protecting the safety of the community.

Active Shooter: Rapid Response Training Program

Emergency ResponseJune 13, 2018427Views 0Likes 0Comments

Active Shooter: Rapid Response is a safety training DVD program for response to a mass shooting.

This training program is for school administration, law enforcement, emergency management and others who may be first responders.

A modest offer to businesses impacted by recent hurricanes or earthquakes

Disaster Preparedness, Emergency ResponseSeptember 20, 2017306Views 0Likes 0Comments

While no amount of preparation could have prevented the horrendous events of the past few weeks, preparedness may help mitigate impact and suffering as well as costs. After you have tackled the arduous task of returning your lives and businesses to a semblance of normalcy, I'm sure you will be thinking about how you could better…

An offer to Houston-area businesses impacted by Hurricane Harvey

Emergency ResponseAugust 31, 2017304Views 0Likes 0Comments

My thoughts are with those of you in Texas and neighboring states dealing with the ordeal of Hurricane Harvey. While no amount of preparation could have prevented this horrendous event, preparedness could help mitigate the impact and suffering as well as costs. Once you have dried out and begun the arduous task of returning your lives and…

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Grenfell Tower: From a Personal, Local Perspective

Emergency ResponseJuly 7, 2017302Views 0Likes 0Comments

I have rather mixed feelings about the devastating fire at the nearby Grenfell Tower. Having been brought up and worked most of my life in this part of London; I am even a Freeman of this great city. As a young boy I often visited family friends in who lived in Grenfell Road, long before the tower was built. The physical proximity and personal memories of the neighbourhood mean that I am keen to go over there and help. That then causes stress because of the appalling scene which prompts thoughts of the agonies experienced by thousands of people, many of whom we probably knew by sight. We do our weekly shopping in a nearby supermarket where we have probably chatted with some of them as we queued at the checkout. The ruin now stands as a reminder of a tragedy which will never be forgotten in this part of the world. Indeed we still often think about the Great Fire of London that devastated our city 350 years ago. Yes, it caused devastation but it led to a better city with wider roads, a better layout and the foundation of our Fire Service.

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Emergency Evacuation Planning for Your Workplace: From Chaos to Life-Saving Solutions

Books, Disaster Recovery, Emergency ResponseMay 2, 2017335Views 0Likes 0Comments

Originally inspired by the horrific evacuation challenges of 9/11, this groundbreaking book is the result of 10 years of research into global best practices for getting everyone out safely — every time!

First ever, all-in-one, practical resource for evacuating people of all ages and health conditions from all kinds of workplaces, including small offices, skyscrapers, business and college campuses, industrial plants, stores, hospitals, and schools.