City of Powder Springs, GA, and BOLDplanning Conduct Tabletop Exercise to Ensure Continuity of Operations in Emergencies
Like other municipalities across the country, the City of Powder Springs, Georgia, knows that having a current and actionable continuity of operations (COOP) plan is an absolute necessity, especially given current events such as natural disasters, workplace violence, and cybercrime. [...]
Need for Preparedness Grows, $2 Billion in DHS Grants Allocated for FY2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced the availability of more than $2 billion for several preparedness grant programs in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. These programs, as always, provide critical funding to help state and local officials prepare for, prevent, protect against, [...]
Fulton County, Georgia Obtains FEMA Approval for Hazard Mitigation Plan Developed in Partnership with BOLDplanning
On behalf of BOLDplanning, a division of Agility, congratulations to the Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency (AFCEMA) for obtaining FEMA approval for their recently updated Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. For several months, BOLDplanning, AFCEMA, and other plan stakeholders, including the [...]
How to Prepare for a Business Continuity Audit With the FFIEC Handbook
There are many ways an organization can prepare for a business continuity audit. Experts predict that regulatory scrutiny and compliance risks are going to intensify. Regulatory change costs organizations the most, with the financial services sector experiencing the most disruption. [...]
Save the Date: Hazard Mitigation Partners Virtual Workshop Scheduled for October 16-19, 2023
In keeping with its commitment to support hazard mitigation planning efforts throughout the country, FEMA recently announced the date for its annual Hazard Mitigation (HM) Partners Workshop. This year’s event, which is themed “All Together for Climate Resilient Communities,” will be held [...]
Health Care Coalition’s Role in Preparedness
When it comes to health care and emergency/disaster preparedness, a lot has changed over the years, and in a positive way. Take, for example, the intense collaboration between the health care and public safety communities after 9/11 and the [...]