news headlines: 18th July 2006

Australian businesses get pandemic business continuity guide
A practical guide to assist companies make continuity plans for pandemic influenza, and to manage businesses through an outbreak.
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•Date: 18th July 2006• Region: Australia •Type: Article •Topic: Pandemic planning
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European integrated risk management solution will enhance coordination and interoperability during crises
Lessons learned from the Prestige disaster are helping researchers develop a new solution to help prevent, contain and respond to future catastrophes.
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•Date: 18th July 2006• Region: W.Europe •Type: Article •Topic: Crisis management
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Katrina workshop cites national standards as ‘absolutely critical’ for emergency preparedness
Workshop participants examined the crucial role for NFPA 1600 as well as additional supporting standards and guidance.
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•Date: 18th July 2006• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: Emergency planning
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Buncefield Major Incident Investigation Board publishes initial report into the disaster
Good progress has been made in identifying the root causes of the Buncefield incident.
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•Date: 18th July 2006• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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September to be third annual National Preparedness Month in the US
The US Department of Homeland Security will sponsor National Preparedness Month, along with a coalition of more than 200 national, regional, state and local organizations.
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•Date: 18th July 2006• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: Emergency planning
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US IT infrastructure not adequately prepared for cyber attacks
According to IEEE-USA.
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•Date: 18th July 2006• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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Business continuity briefs
Today's issue includes:
• Rail strike threatens to cause UK businesses problems
• Crime costing New Zealand businesses £7 billion a year
• Roche releases new pandemic planning guide for US-based businesses
• Tsunami and earthquake in Indonesia
• Current environmental stories with business continuity implications
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