Earthquake Preparedness: The Great Shakeout is October 15, 2020
Every year, millions of people recognize the third Thursday of October as International Shakeout Day, a time specifically geared toward earthquake preparedness. Activities normally include conducting drills and exercises, and at a minimum, practicing the earthquake safety steps ‘Drop, [...]
October is National Community Planning Month
Each year the American Planning Association (APA) recognizes October as National Community Planning Month by celebrating the meaningful work that planners do to improve the well-being of all people living within our nation’s communities.
The City of Chicago and BOLDplanning Conduct Virtual COOP Workshops to Improve Resiliency
Someone once said, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” And for Tennessee-based BOLDplanning and the City of Chicago, that’s certainly the case. Even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, both organizations safely moved forward with their Continuity of Operations (COOP) [...]
Greenwood Village, Colorado Completes Training to Update Department Continuity Plans
The City of Greenwood Village, Colorado recently completed a series of Continuity of Operations (COOP) workshops and plan reviews to assist with the updates to all department continuity plans.
BOLDplanning Recognizes FEMA’s FY2020 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Winners
Last month, FEMA announced $10 million in competitive awards for its Fiscal Year 2020 (FY2020) Regional Catastrophic Grant Program (RCPGP). The program, according to the federal agency, “plays an important role in the implementation of the National Preparedness System.” [...]
National Preparedness Month Ends, Need for Readiness Continues
Every year, the emergency management community recognizes September as National Preparedness Month. And, every year, BOLDplanning pauses to remind everyone of a few simple, but oftentimes overlooked, measures that can make a world of difference in emergency situations. This [...]