Links
Linkedin DRIE Central group
A quick link to DRIE Centrals Linkedin Group.
GDACS Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System
GDACS is a cooperation framework between the United Nations, the European Commission and disaster managers worldwide to improve alerts, information exchange and coordination in the first phase after major sudden-onset disasters.
Comments by: Joe Krupnik.
WHO (World Health Organization) Disease Outbreak News
This link brings you to an integrated global alert and response system for epidemics and other public health emergencies based on strong national public health systems and capacity and an effective international system for coordinated response.
Comments by: Joe Krupnik.
WHO (World Health Organization) Emergencies and Disasters
WHO Humanitarian Health Action link.
Comments by: Joe Krupnik.
Shelter in Place
An excellent source of Shelter in Place information and instruction from the City of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada which helps preparedness and can save lives.
Comments by: Joe Krupnik.
Disaster Recovery Institute
This is a Canadian based institute which specializes in training and certifying professionals in the discipline of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning. This site lists all the courses available and the requirements for obtaining internationally recognized certification. This is a great site for those interested in furthering and/or formalizing their education in BCP/DR professional practices.
Comments by: S. Herbster
DRI Canada Education Schedule
Select the dropdown for education. This is a link to DRI Danada’s site from which you can select preferred language and then follow the links for training schedule. DRIE members are entitled to a 10% discount on training.
Comments by: Joe Krupnik.
Disaster Recovery Journal
This site is full of BCP/DR related articles, special reports and on-line newsletters. At this site there are Chat Boards and even a bookstore where you can find some of the best books related to BCP available. DRJ publishes a premiere high gloss magazine dedicated to the field of Business Continuity since 1987, to which you can subscribe for free. This site is definitely worth the surf for all professionals involved with BC and DR Planning.
Comments by: S. Herbster
World Conference on Disaster Management
This is a “made in Canada” conference geared to hosting attendees from around the world. I have not yet attended this conference but if a conference related to Business Continuity and Disaster Management is on your itinerary, you should check this site out.
Comments by: S. Herbster
The Business Continuity Institute
The Business Continuity Institute provides recognition and professional qualifications for business continuity practitioners. Represented in 19 countries, membership brings significant benefits to professionals, including recognition, networking, education and knowledge. Members also benefit from discounts for conferences, training and workshops, on books and publications.
Comments by: L. Reeeves
Fire Plan Strategies Inc.
This site offers a great selection of fire related safety planning, training and workshops. By using the “contact us” button you can communicate with an expert in the field of fire related practice and law. Did you know that “All persons with responsibilities in a fire safety plan are required by law to have fire extinguisher training”? This site is a great place to visit if you have any questions about or require training related to fire safety planning or training. A course in First Aid and CPR is also offered by this company (Fire Plan Strategies Inc.).
http://yourlocalsecurity.com/natural-disaster-safety
A link provided to DRIE Central by US student researchers which has information and documents to help learn about and prepare for natural disaters such as tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods and wildfires
http://www.nsc.org/learn/safety-knowledge/Pages/safety-at-home-emergency-preparedness.aspx
http://www.redcross.org/prepare
NSC and Red Cross Preparedness links provided by Daren Felton
