Jun 06, 2019
Technology is present in every aspect of our daily and business lives; this includes being an important factor in Emergency Management. We speak with the author Dr. John C Pine about his book Technology and Emergency Management. We'll discuss how technology is changing Emergency Management and how it can be leveraged to better aid our Emergency Planning, Response, Recovery and Mitigation capabilities. Dr. Pine will also tell us about some of the existing technologies being utilized, as well as some of the operational challenges when utilizing technology in Emergency Management.
Preparing for the Unexpected is about how people, organizations and communities plan, prepare, test, communicate and respond to sudden unplanned events such as natural and manmade disasters and crises. The show is for everyone who wants an understanding of how plans are created for individuals, organizations and communities and for anyone who wants to know what they can do in their own lives to help protect themselves from unexpected events. There is a myth that disasters happen to others but in reality, they happen to everyone. It's just a matter of when and how well-prepared you are. The greater the level of awareness, communication and knowledge, the quicker one bounces back from adversity. The overall aim of Preparing for the Unexpected is to reduce the suffering, effects and impacts caused as a result of disasters and unexpected life events by increasing knowledge and awareness of Operational Resilience, Business Contingency, Disaster Planning, Crisis Management, and related activities.