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Emergency Preparedness
78 published works
Up & Atom
NRC to End Funding for Potassium Iodide Tablet Stockpile Distribution by FY 2028
By Morgan Lewis
The NRC has approved a staff recommendation to discontinue funding for potassium iodide (KI) stockpiles near nuclear power plants beginning in FY 2028. The NRC staff will pursue multiple options…
Blog - Sackers
Joanna Smith comments in Pensions Age
With cyber threats a key risk, crisis preparedness is no longer optional. Joanna Smith, partner, comments on possible data breaches being the crisis scenario most likely to cause insomnia for…
Disaster Prep & Recovery
Planning for a Catastrophe – Why Every Maritime Business Needs a Plan
By Luis Llamas, Buddy Bardenwerper
In the high-stakes world of maritime operations, preparation isn’t optional—it’s critical. From hurricanes and oil spills to onboard fires and equipment failures, emergencies can strike without warning. The consequences of being…
BeLabor the Point
Calm Before the Storm: Hurricane Season Safety Tips & Supply Lists
Ver la versión en español aquí According to the Sun Sentinel, this hurricane season—which started on Sunday, June 1—is expected to bring more named storms and both more hurricanes and…
Justice Pays
Must-Have Items for Your Car Accident Emergency Kit in 2025
By Danny Murphy
Even with our increased traffic, driving through the streets of Bradenton can sometimes still be a daily pleasure—whether you’re cruising down Manatee Avenue to catch the sunset or running errands…
Herman Legal Group Blog
Immigration Safety Plan: Emergency Preparedness Guide for Immigrant Families – A State-by-State Resource
This guide is for immigrant families, legal service providers and advocates to help families prepare for emergencies, including risk of detention or deportation. We cover resources in all 50 states,…
Food Safety News
Practice good food safety after hurricane
By News Desk
With Hurricane Helene now having made landfall, it is important to practice good food safety. For a chart about how to prepare and respond, see Food Safety Before And After…
California Public Agency Labor & Employment Blog
Looking Ahead to Government Code section 7299.7 – Providing Emergency Information in Languages Other Than English.
On January 1, 2024, California Government Code section 7299.7 went into effect, requiring “local agencies” to provide “emergency related information” in languages other than English. To date, there is little…
Ogletree Deakins Podcasts
Safety Perspectives From Region 6: OSHA’s Hurricane eMatrix—Preparation, Recovery, and Compliance (Podcast)
By By: John D. Surma, Frank D. Davis
In this podcast, Frank Davis and John Surma discuss the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) recently issued “Hurricane eMatrix,” a hazard and risk assessment tool that contains guidance for…
Aging Parents Blog
Power Cutoffs And Protecting Aging Parents Living Alone
Imagine your aging parent or other loved one living on his or her own and losing power from a natural disaster or an intentional blackout. What would they do? Massive…