Major Disaster Declaration for Alabama Opens Door for Assistance, Reminds All of Need to Have Current Mitigation Plan
For the second time in just a matter of weeks, the State of Alabama has experienced dangerous and destructive tornadoes. Autauga and Wetumpka counties were hit by an EF2 twister in mid-January. And, just last weekend, Lee County was [...]
Essential Elements of a Healthcare Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan
Hospitals and other healthcare organizations are accustomed to dealing with urgent situations. But not all critical events are created equal. Some non-routine emergencies can be significant enough to threaten the entire operation and potentially require a relocation of staff. [...]
BOLDplanning Conducts COOP Workshops for Central Florida Disaster Medical Coalition
The Central Florida Disaster Medical Coalition (CFDMC) continues to support the efforts of area healthcare facilities to not only become more resilient to multiple disasters, but to also meet the new conditions of participation set forth by the Centers [...]
BOLDplanning and State of Oregon Continue to Cultivate Culture of Preparedness
The work to cultivate a strong culture of preparedness inside the State of Oregon continues. Just this week, over 40 participants from various State agencies, as well several local jurisdictions, came together in Salem for Continuity of Operations (COOP) [...]
Health Care Preparedness and Response Capabilities: ASPR’s 2017-2022 Guidance – The “Ideal State of Readiness”
In the healthcare industry, it’s not enough to be prepared for everyday emergencies like accidents and illness. Today’s service providers must be ready to respond to situations, such as natural disasters and pandemics, that can easily exceed the day-to-day [...]
City of Cape Coral Fire Department Leads the Way in Developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans for each City Department
Kudos to the City of Cape Coral Fire Department for leading the charge for developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans for each department in the City of Cape Coral, Florida! This week, BOLDplanning representatives, Cathleen Atchison, MEP, PCP, and [...]