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The cycle of life often dictates that one day we may be caring for a senior loved one. Being a caregiver is a challenging job for anyone and can lead to a great deal of stress and worry over your loved one. Two of the biggest concerns I often hear regarding the care of loved ones is the ability to call for assistance and concern over fire starting. Today's senior citizens grew up in an era where smoking was accepted and many still smoke to this day. I hear tales of cigarette burns in sheets or bed linens that leave caregivers on edge. A simple purchase can prevent fires from an accidental drop of a cigarette but should not be considered complete fire protection. Replacing your loved ones[..]

In the time of crises we often lose control over our thought process and become nervous. Such traumatic emergency situations or conditions need to be handled with proper care and intelligence. Your safety should always be the top priority in any case because unless you are safe you cannot provide help to others. Safety is always the top priority and emergency communications is the basic element to this safety. It requires a lot of courage on the part of the victim to wake up and take charge after the devastating damage that comes with a natural or man-made disaster. It has also been witnessed that after a massive earthquake, a devastating flood or a harrowing tsunami, that the existing[..]

Storms can be deadly. That's why emergency weather management facilities send out such serious warnings ahead of time to protect the lives of our children, homes and communities. We know to stay inside during severe weather and to unplug our televisions and computers because we know that in bad weather bad things can happen. We know to prepare ahead of time by keeping a watchful eye on tracking the storm and stocking up on the resources needed to get through it safely, like flashlight batteries, bottled water, first aid kits and other essential survival supplies. However, what we usually don't know is how to deal with the devastating emotions that come after a terrible storm hits.[..]

Let us face it people, who keeps their first aid kit in a place where it can easily be taken out when needed? Do you remember where you last placed your emergency medical kit? Was it the garage? The bathroom? Dining room? Or was it in the backyard? Anyway, the kit is one of the things that is most displaced in the home by the family members. As first aid kits are very important to be available in each household, it is very important that they should be located in easy to remember and easy to reach places during emergencies, be it grave or mild emergencies. It should be in a place where everybody can remember where it is and remember to place it back in that same location. One good tip[..]

If you own a multi floor commercial or residential R1 building, the evacuation readiness of your building's vertical exit enclosures probably isn't at the front of your mind. After all, statistics show that most large buildings will never experience a low visibility emergency evacuation. But when a low visibility emergency evacuation occurs, not having your exit enclosures outfitted with the proper safety implements can result in serious injuries and fatalities, which can lead to lawsuits for building owners. If it's been a few years since you assessed the safety of your building's exit enclosures, now is the time protect your building occupants and yourself against tragic evacuation[..]

Small business owners have an enormous amount of responsibilities on their shoulders. Most don't have the time to think about planning for a natural or man-made disaster. According to a recent poll by the National Federation of Independent Business, almost forty percent of small businesses experience disaster at some time. That statistic is broken down to ten percent man-made (broken water pipes, mold outbreaks, etc.) and thirty percent natural (flooding, hurricane etc.). Document recovery experts, like Joe Perko, Director of Field Services with Rapid Refile, LLC agree that this is one of the most common shortfalls in business planning. "Although the experience of Katrina in New Orleans[..]

If the building (or home) your business is located in burned tonight, was caught in a tragic, unexpected flood or other natural disaster such as an earthquake, how would your business survive tomorrow morning? Most people will answer this question with I am really not sure I have not thought about it. If you are like most small or mid size business owners you have no disaster recovery plan. Here is a staggering number to consider - without a disaster recovery plan more than 80% of small and mid size businesses will fail if a disaster strikes. Having a disaster recovery plan is vital to the succession of any business - no matter the size. Many larger businesses have the resources and[..]

At one point of your life, you have probably encountered one safety sign or two in your workplace or other business establishments. These signs serve as a reminder for people to always look out for their safety especially in areas which can be very dangerous for them. As there may be some people who tend to be irresponsible and negligent of their well-being, these signs can provide a warning for them that they always need to be on top of every situation and it can also help them figure out what they need to do exactly when the situation calls for it. All workplaces and public buildings are required to display safety signs for many reasons. Signs which can be very significant that should[..]

Hotels present unique fire safety issues due to their cross section of occupants and wide variety of building types. Research by the Fire Protection Association (FPA) has revealed many problems with hotel fire safety, particularly in alerting occupants in the event of a fire and in the provision of adequate escape routes. Many of these problems are associated with small and medium sized hotels rather than those forming part of large chains. It is critical that, if a fire occurs, the occupants are alerted at the earliest possible moment, especially at night when a fire is unlikely to be discovered by people moving around the hotel. Research has shown serious shortfalls in the provision of[..]

The term Fire safety signs is used specifically to describe red and white signs showing the location of fire safety equipment. The umbrella term refers to all signs relating to fire safety. This article will explain the meaning and uses of other signs which are used to enforce fire safety. Fire exit signs - Usually green with white writing / pictogram. These direct staff or members of the public to the quickest and safest route of escape from a fire or emergency. Fire door signs - Usually in a self adhesive finish, these signs instruct the operator on the use of the fire door and may state to keep clear, keep shut, keep locked, or push bar to open. There are many variations on this sign[..]

When you sit down at the start of the year and plan out all the courses that you are going to schedule for the year ahead I implore you to take a second and third look at the courses and consider booking a fire safety course. Other management or development courses can be paid for out of other budgets, when it comes to the company budget make sure that you only book courses that will actually benefit the company and its staff members. The first thing that anyone mentions when you say you have had a car crash is 'how are you?' this is usually followed by the comment that cars can be fixed and repaired but people can't. The same thing applies to office safety. Although it is important that[..]

Each state has a government department as well as fire department that is responsible for protecting its inhabitants from fire. The state will develop a fire safety code, which places regulations and restrictions on various issues pertaining to fire prevention. The fire department will help make and carry out these rules so that everyone is kept safe. Sadly, when fire safety codes are violated, it can put you and your loved ones in danger. There are several common areas that fire safety codes across different states regulate. First, you may have noticed occupancy limits for commercial buildings such as restaurants. After an inspection, a state official will place the occupancy limit on[..]

Charleston, SC (September 21, 2007) -- South Carolina OSHA didn’t waste any time issuing its report on the June 18th Sofa Store fire in which nine Charleston Firefighters lost their lives. The summary, which was issued by the agency earlier today, cites the City of Charleston Fire Department with willful and serious violations that led to the death the firefighters. In the notice of citation and penalty, there are four separate violations beginning with the willful violation. SC OSHA reports that the CFD “…knew or should have known that the command system does not provide for the overall safety of emergency personnel and their activities.” The report adds three serious[..]

A disaster recovery plan, also commonly called Business Continuity Plan (BRP), is a set of strategies and actions a company will undertake in case of an intervention in its operations. It is necessary to prepare a business for possible intrusions,-disasters and calamities in particular, since they come unexpectedly most of the time. Through recovery plans, a company is able to prevent enormous damages resulting from these intrusions. Also, it guarantees the continuity of a business establishment even after the said circumstances. It is important for companies to create their own plans or follow a template. A template is a pattern for making contingency plans for a company, and for other[..]

Disasters happen, whether your ready for them or not. By why not be prepared? The Department of Homeland Security had a conference in November 2009 to discuss PS-Prep, the ability for an organization to recover when a disaster disrupts their normal business. The outcome of that meeting were three major standards on PS-Prep (Private Sector Preparedness). Those standards include: ASIS SPC-1:2009 Organizational Resilience: Security Preparedness, and Continuity Management Systems, BS 25999-2:2007 Business Continuity Management, and NFPA 1600:2007 Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs. The PS-Prep program is simply business continuity at its best, with[..]

PREPARE: Earthquake kits have become essential throughout the world. Though is seems like there are more earthquakes then usual, according to the United State Geological Survey (USGS) we are currently experiencing the normal or typical amount of earthquakes. Earthquake Preparedness and as well as preparing for all types of natural or man-made disasters is highly recommended by FEMA, The Red Cross, Federal and local governments. Being self sufficient for at least 72 hours after a disaster is crucial. Having an Earthquake kit or survival kit and having a disaster plan in place before a disaster, has been proven to decrease fears and save lives. At we help people to prepare for both man[..]

The recent earthquakes in Haiti remind us that we must be prepared. This impoverished country had little to no preparedness in place. We must take steps to become more self reliant and capable of taking care of our own families in an emergency. I have been involved professionally in emergency response since 1982. In that time I have responded to thousands of emergencies. Mostly of the daily 9-1-1 nature. Some were of a catastrophic nature, including large earthquakes, wild fires and floods. I have also been training the public in disaster preparedness since 1987. What I have come away with is a pattern of unpreparedness by civilians. This led me to create this list of the top 5 things[..]

Your Family's Earthquake Preparedness Everyone thinks they are ready for earthquake damage, but are they really? There are a number of areas to be considered during disaster planning. If you truly want to guarantee you have taken all necessary steps for complete earthquake preparedness, then put your plan to a test. The following emergency essential check list will help you identify potential flaws in your earthquake preparedness plan. Disaster Kits Does your family have a sufficient disaster kit, and does it contain enough drinking water and food for everyone who will need it? Make sure these items are cycled out every few months, especially the drinking water. All earthquake kits must[..]

Computer Aided Dispatch (also called Computer-assisted Dispatch, or CAD), is known as a way of dispatching law enforcement, fire & rescue, public safety officials or any field service industry. An effective CAD system has a server or servers working together with securely integrated information- collecting resources to deliver a more finished graphic of the scenario prior to the initial respondent's arrival at the location. The dispatcher operates the system from the main office, inputting critical info by an emergency phone call, utilizing a GPS system to look for your closest dispatcher, together with giving you speech and text message updates according to your data the CAD generates[..]

Having a dependable light source that isn't going to fail at a vital moment is essential, especially as inclement weather sets in this time of year. Winter emergencies can strike with little warning. It is therefore important that your home is prepared with the best lighting and survival tools possible. When it comes to a light source, it is important that it not only cast a strong light when you need it most but one that also has a variety of features to make sure that you're never stranded in the dark during an emergency situation. Consider purchasing an LED emergency lantern which produces a strong white LED light at a fraction of the energy cost of traditional light bulbs. What's So[..]

Earthquakes and other natural disasters occur, emergency lighting is to escape disaster relief and other essential equipment, but this is often a flaw in emergency lighting, lighting time is short, usually only an hour. The Ningbo National Hi-tech Zone, a national high-tech enterprises in China have been developed for both the first use to save energy in their daily requirements, but also in the event of an emergency power failure to provide adequate light intensity and illumination time for escape, rescue property and Emergency repair of high power system LED lights. Not long ago, the "Indoor LED emergency lighting application integration technology development and[..]

As VOIP or Digital Phone service grows, a lot of questions come up regarding what to do in an emergency situation. Unfortunately a lot of VOIP providers do not qualify as true Telephony or Telecom companies and therefore do not have to uphold to strict FCC and government standards. Before signing up for any service always ask the following questions to your VOIP Provider: 1. Do you provide E911 emergency services? 2. When I dial 911 who will I be connected to? 3. How accurate is your system? 4. How easily can I update my information? And lastly 5. What happens if my power goes out? A quality provider will have the following responses 1. Yes E911 is provided with our service 2. When you[..]

It's safe to say that most modern businesses are highly dependent on the technology that facilitates their processes. In most cases, losing or accidentally erasing data can be extremely detrimental to a company's operations. In some cases, business will come to a complete standstill if data is lost. For this reason, data recovery strategies have become a necessity. Some businesses choose to create a disaster recovery site in-house. With this strategy, IT executives can choose to outsource disaster recovery or to train in-house staff to perform it. Case studies have shown that outsourced recovery service (whether with an in-house site or an off-site facility) is less likely to fail than[..]

With the recently announced cancellation of the Business Continuity Expo 2009 by Reed Exhibitions, it is clear that service providers expect UK businesses to scale back their budgets for disaster recovery and business continuity provision. It seems that while some firms have decided to take the risk of not having a plan at all, others are trying to find shortcuts to reduce their spending. By far the most obvious piece of the jigsaw to remove, for most businesses, are the test invocations. Test invocations form a crucial part of all disaster recovery plans, but often it is the most expensive component of the solution. Test invocations are frequently overlooked at the outset of a business[..]

Emergency Preparedness Tips for Pet Owners brought to you by Disasters can happen anywhere at any time. The public doesn’t usually get a lot of notice before a disaster strikes, so you must be prepared in advance and know what to do quickly if there is an emergency. Here are 5 simple steps that you can take to prepare your pets and reduce the level of stress and worry for your entire family to a minimum. Tip #1. Get a Pet Emergency Supplies Kit. Have it readily accessible and make sure it consists of at least the following items: - Pet first aid kit that will cover your pets’ emergency medical needs. If your pets take any medications, add some extra supplies. - Food (in[..]

Disasters can happen anywhere and anytime around the world: fires, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes and tornados are some of the most feared natural disasters. They have taken billions of lives till date and we still live with an impression that we cannot be affected by them. If a disaster occurs in your community, local agencies and disaster-relief groups are there for help. However, emergency personnel may not be available immediately. They may take several hours, to several days to reach. It's your preparedness that can decide your chances of survival in such situations. Your emergency preparedness will be the key to you and your family's safety and survival. Disaster preparedness is[..]

Disaster Recovery Planning is the term used to describe the procedures in place to ensure that there is adequate backup of critical data, should there be a need to restore such data after a catastrophe such as a computer or server crash. The term Business Continuity Planning takes Disaster Recovery one step further by ensuring that backed up data can be restored within a short period of time, to minimize business operation downtime. Traditional data recovery of computer workstations typically takes several hours, to an entire day, if the whole system has to be restored. Server recovery can take days. In today's fast-paced work environment, hours or days of downtime is becoming[..]

Most people can remember where they were on 11 September 2001 when two planes flew into the World Trace Centre in a massive terrorist attack. Similarly, millions of people watched the unfolding drama of Hurricane Katrina and the resulting devastation it caused in New Orleans. Many other instances of disasters on a massive scale are played out all over the world on a regular basis, but in addition to these events that capture the attention of the world, there are hundreds of small-scale disasters that happen every day. Buildings burn down, offices are flooded, and electricity generation or distribution fails leavings large areas without electricity. Beyond the human tragedy caused by the[..]

Paramedics are trained to deliver advanced medical assistance to patients in emergency situations, and you can get good paramedic training from vocational schools and trade schools. Professional emergency medical technicians (EMTs) need good training in paramedic procedures to save and preserve the lives of trauma victims, accident victims, and those stricken with a sudden and acute illness. Paramedic schools are designed to provide both beginning and advanced EMTs with the most comprehensive training for paramedic technicians, including making preliminary diagnoses, administering fluids and drugs intravenously, applying manual defibrillators, and inserting emergency tracheal tubes as[..]