Bridging the Gap

Episode 6: Preparing Organizations for Natural Disasters

June 18, 2024 SummitET Season 1 Episode 6
Episode 6: Preparing Organizations for Natural Disasters
Bridging the Gap
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Bridging the Gap
Episode 6: Preparing Organizations for Natural Disasters
Jun 18, 2024 Season 1 Episode 6
SummitET

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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This presentation is for information and advertising purposes only. The opinions expressed during this presentation are based on certain facts, assumptions and conditions and should not be used or relied upon for any purpose. This presentation is based on publicly available information and contains no confidential government information. The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of speakers, and may not represent the views of any U.S. government department or agency or private sector company.

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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 

Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube.

This presentation is for information and advertising purposes only. The opinions expressed during this presentation are based on certain facts, assumptions and conditions and should not be used or relied upon for any purpose. This presentation is based on publicly available information and contains no confidential government information. The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of speakers, and may not represent the views of any U.S. government department or agency or private sector company.

© 2024 Summit Exercises and Training LLC – All Rights Reserved

Weather Notification System and Communication Channels
National Weather Storm Predictions Increase
Organizational Preparedness for Natural Disasters
Ways Organizations Can Plan for Natural Disasters
Experience in Preparedness Activities
Engage the Entire Organization in Planning
Engage the Community in Planning
Disaster Preparedness on the Individual Level
Involving First Responders in Your Training & Plans
The Importance of Preparedness
Plan Development Resources