Bridging the Gap
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Bridging the Gap
Episode 6: Preparing Organizations for Natural Disasters
In this episode of “Bridging the Gap,” disaster preparedness experts discuss business continuity planning for natural disasters, emphasizing the importance of including all stakeholders, from employees to the CEO, as well as local and federal government.
Business continuity helps businesses maintain operations during disruptions like natural disasters, cyber attacks, or power outages. It ensures minimal downtime and continued service delivery. Business continuity planning (BCP) is crucial and should cover all processes, assets, and personnel, with plans developed in advance involving key stakeholders.
Episode Host:
Kevin Quigley, CBRNE Subject Matter Expert and Retired Marine Corps CBRNE Defense Officer
Special Guests:
Dan Noah, Former Chief Meteorologist for the National Weather Service, retired after 35 years of service; Florida Professional Emergency Manager; Member of the Florida Governor’s Hurricane Conference Program Committee
Adam Montella – Disaster Management Subject Matter Expert; 38 years in Disaster Preparedness, including Red Cross State Disaster Director of Florida, ESF 6 Lead for FEMA, and Former GM of Emergency Management for the NY & NJ Port Authority
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