Archive for the ‘Communication’ Category
Flood Safety: When You Live Where Flooding Happens
Date: March 17
Time: 1 PM – 2 PM Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
Host: Depiction, Inc.
Presenter: Carol Dunn, Disaster Risk Communicator, City of Bellevue, Washington Fire Dept.
Description:
March 15-19 is Flood Safety Awareness week. Humans have always been drawn to water, and human civilization has always been closely tied to the waterways, and the nutrient rich soil frequent flooding provides. Because of this, humans will always be affected by flooding. Find out ways to reduce the impact of flooding on your life. Carol Dunn, Disaster Risk Communicator for the City of Bellevue, Washington Fire Department, will provide tips on what online tools and real time information exist to help you identify your risk of flooding, to reduce the impact of flooding on your life and property, and what online tools can help you stay ahead of the water.
Carol Dunn has been active in multiple flood related disaster responses and “Preparing for Flooding” seminars for people likely to be affected by flooding. Previously on staff with the American Red Cross in Seattle in the Emergency Services Division, Dunn is still an active member of their Disaster Services Human Resources. Main creator of 3 Days 3 Ways: Be Ready for Disasters and Emergencies, and the disaster readiness knowledge database www.2resilience.org and blog, she can be found at @Caroldn on Twitter. She is an executive Committee member of Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference, and previously worked in international aid in the former Soviet Union as a management consultant with Ernst & Young London.
This webinar is hosted by Depiction, Inc. Depiction is desktop software that puts powerful mapping, simulation and collaboration tools in the hands of everyday people, in a package that is both easy to use and affordable. Depiction is used by professional emergency managers, the Red Cross, emergency volunteers and more to prepare for and respond to disasters.
Webinar attendees will also receive a free download of Depiction’s Preparedness Add-on Pack.
Details & Registration: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/803227169
H1N1 Pandemic Response: Operational Reporting
Date: November 24
Time: 1 PM – 2 PM Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
Host: Depiction, Inc.
Presenter: Capt. Kim Buike, Ret. & David Friedman, KE7GOY
Description: The effectiveness of all of ongoing and future H1N1 operations, such as vaccination clinics and alternate care facilities, depends heavily on real-time information-sharing and coordination among the many decision-makers involved, so that resources are managed and services are delivered in a timely and efficient manner.
And it’s this problem of providing for real-time information sharing and coordination that remains one of the most difficult to solve. No longer. Depiction mapping software solves this challenging problem; and in a straightforward, easy to implement, innovative and inexpensive way.
In this webinar, Kim Buike will demonstrate Depiction’s unique capabilities as a communication tool, enabling multiple agencies to share a common operating picture, increasing the flow of information while decresing the likelihood of errors during communication.
Details: http://www.depiction.com/h1n1
- How and when to communicate with key audiences to ensure the survival of both your employees and your business
- What to say to prevent panic, limit business disruptions and keep operations running smoothly
Surviving the Pandemic: How to Overcome H1N1 Communication Challenges – Part One
Date: 10/08/2009
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
Host: Everbridge
Presenter: Dr. Robert Chandler
Description: Responsible for almost all flu cases in the US, the H1N1 flu virus has gotten off to a fast and early start. As the flu season goes into full swing, employers could face crippling absenteeism and business disruptions due to this pandemic. Featuring internationally recognized pandemic communication expert Dr. Robert Chandler, this complimentary two-part webinar series will address organizational challenges and provide solutions for sustaining effective and successful communication during the pandemic. What you will learn:
- Why organizations must plan and prepare now for a widespread outbreak of the H1N1 flu
- How and when to communicate with key audiences to ensure the survival of both your employees and your business
- What to say to prevent panic, limit business disruptions and keep operations running smoothly
Details: http://www.everbridge.com/webinars
Featuring internationally recognized pandemic communication expert Dr. Robert Chandler, this complimentary two-part webinar series will address organizational challenges and provide solutions for sustaining effective and successful communication during the pandemic.
What you will learn:
- Why organizations must plan and prepare now for a widespread outbreak of the H1N1 flu
- How and when to communicate with key audiences to ensure the survival of both your employees and your business
- What to say to prevent panic, limit business disruptions and keep operations running smoothly
Pandemic Preparedness: Emergency Communications and Response Planning
Date: 09/30/2009
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
Host: Dell Modular Services
Presenter: Diane Harris, Southern Company
Description: According to the World Health Organization we are in the early days of the 2009 influenza pandemic and it is critical that every business, agency, school and organization is prepared for a state of emergency. Social distancing is a common measure in the prevention of spread during an outbreak so the need for communication planning is paramount.
Join Dell and guest speaker Diane Harris from Southern Company to learn how to prepare for the threat H1N1 poses to business operations. Diane will discuss their implementation plans and what defense mechanisms they have in place to ensure the survivability of their services and supply chain if an outbreak occurs.
Topics for discussion include:
- The need for bi-directional, multi-channel communication
- The use of automation for containment and control
- Reporting and Auditing
This session will provide critical guidance for CIOs, disaster recovery planners and corporate executives preparing for a pandemic or any other crisis.
