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'Business
continuity briefs' provides a summary of new product and services
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 Earlier this week, the heads of Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Homeland Security Preparedness Directorate, and representatives of state and local emergency managers unveiled a new icon for emergency management, to highlight the need for America not to become complacent about preparedness. The new icon replaces the old civil defense symbol, a relic from the Cold War. IAEM added its endorsement to the new logo : see IAEM press release.
The UK Home Office Security website has been redeveloped with a new look and structure. New information includes a science and technology section; and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (RIPA) information is now on its own website. In addition, the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) resilience programme information is now in its own section. The website will continue to be updated with new information from the Counter-Terrorism and Intelligence Directorate (CTID). http://security.homeoffice.gov.uk
The Business Continuity Institute is running two local forums in December:
- Canberra, Wednesday December 6: email whittetl@netspeed.com.au for more details.
- New South Wales, 14th December: contact barry.pendle@pendlecooper.com.au
R&A Crisis Management Services has announced that its Founder and CEO, Irene Rozansky, will be presenting a webinar entitled ‘Navigating the Unexpected with Confidence - Crisis Communications’ on December 13, 2006. This webinar will provide techniques for creating a crisis communications plan. To learn more and to register at for this upcoming webinar, go to: http://www.raconsulting.net/registration/crisis.aspx
The Financial Stability Review (FSR) analyses the risks and vulnerabilities arising from developments in Singapore and the global economy and assesses their implications for the soundness and stability of the country’s financial system. The FSR is published in June and December. The latest issue is now available.
The 2006 Atlantic hurricane season produced near-normal activity with a total of nine named storms, including five hurricanes, two of which became major hurricanes of Category 3 strength or higher. Unlike the past three seasons, the stronger hurricanes stayed well out at sea, sparing the Americas and the Caribbean islands from major hurricane damage this season. “The development of El Niño conditions by September helps explain why this Atlantic hurricane season was less active than predicted,” said Gerry Bell, NOAA’s lead forecaster on the Atlantic hurricane seasonal outlook team. “El Niño developed quickly and the atmosphere responded rapidly, reducing hurricane activity during an otherwise active era that began in 1995.” Read press release
FEMA daily SITREP
India monsoons worsen as climate changes - study
Typhoon Durian slams into Northern Philippines
•Date: 1st December 2006• Region: Various
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