BOLDplanning Continues Supporting Client Preparedness and Continuity Planning Amidst Pandemic
Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, Tennessee-based BOLDplanning is continuing its work to support clients across the country. That includes facilitating workshops for Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Emergency Operations (EOP) planning through its new online service, BOLDplanning Remote. It [...]
Earth Day 2020, Climate Change, and Hazard Mitigation Planning: What’s the Connection?
As in years past (50 to be exact), millions of people around the world have recognized April 22nd as Earth Day, a time to bring attention to environmental issues and emphasize the need for change. The theme for Earth [...]
New “Disaster Financial Management Guide” Now Available from FEMA
On April 14, 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the “Disaster Financial Management Guide.” Its purpose is to support jurisdictions in establishing and implementing sound disaster financial management practices, which are critical for successful response and recovery. [...]
Greenwood Village, Colorado Participates in Online COOP Workshop Using BOLDplanning Remote Service
The COVID-19 pandemic might be keeping us away from work, school, and unfortunately, one another, but it’s not holding us back from planning ahead. This is especially true for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments as they work to [...]
A Time of Reflection: Columbine High School, 1999
For some, it is hard to believe that 21 years have passed since the Columbine High School Shooting in Littleton, Colorado, on April 20, 1999. For others, especially the families and friends of those involved, it may seem like [...]
Ramsey County, Minnesota Joins BOLDplanning for Remote COOP Planning Workshops
Now, at a time when there are travel and workplace restrictions and social distancing measures in place, it’s clearly business as “unusual” for everyone—state, local, tribal, and territorial governments included. Still, they must continue their work of serving the [...]