Apr 17, 2023 | Emergency Management
By Shane.torgerson – Aerial photo taken from my plane. Previously published: Facebook and Flickr, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25727808 April 17th, 2023, marks the tenth anniversary of the West Fertilizer Company explosion and...
Apr 17, 2023 | Crisis Management
This month marks the 10-year anniversary of the tragic Boston Marathon bombings, which occurred on April 15, 2013. Two pressure cooker bombs exploded near the finish line, killing three people and injuring over 260 others. The bombings were a shocking act of terror...
Mar 27, 2023 | Tabletop Exercises
Crisis management is an essential aspect of running a successful organization. The ability to effectively respond to unexpected situations can determine the survival and continuity of any business. One of the most valuable tools in the crisis management arsenal is the...
Mar 17, 2023 | Tabletop Exercises
1. Anticipate What Could Go Wrong During the Simulation Exercise During the exercise, it is important to anticipate what could go wrong in order to challenge participants and create a realistic problem-solving experience. As issues arise, think through how they can...
Sep 8, 2022 | Crisis Management
In part one of Post Exercise Activities, Rob Burton discussed some of the information that should be collected at the conclusion of the exercise. In this short video clip from the Crisis Coordinator Webinar Series, Rob discusses how to prepare for the After Action...
