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Harnessing Real-Time Earthquake Intelligence: Using Shakecast for Earthquake Risk Management

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For building owners managing thousands of properties the risk posed by earthquakes is a significant concern. Rapid response is crucial to ensure the safety of occupants and the integrity of buildings. In the aftermath of an...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

FERC Approves Extreme Cold Weather Reliability Standards EOP-011-4 and TOP-002-5

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On February 15, 2024, FERC approved two new extreme cold weather Reliability Standards EOP-011-4 (Emergency Operations) and TOP-002-5 (Operations Planning)....more

Adams & Reese

Top 10 Tips for Businesses to Prepare for Peak of Hurricane Season

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After a relatively quiet start to the 2023 hurricane season, the tropics are heating up as we inch closer to the statistical height of the Atlantic Basin hurricane season – September 10. August 29 marks the 18th anniversary...more

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NCGA 2021 Long Session Update

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Since convening in January, the North Carolina General Assembly's Long Session has been marked by lengthy state budget negotiations, starts and stops, and several historic pieces of proposed legislation.  American Rescue...more

K&L Gates LLP

Disaster Preparedness Toolkit

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While the onset of a natural disaster is generally unpredictable, we have become accustomed to bracing ourselves for the inevitable hurricane, tornado, flood, or wildfire. Preparation for business disruptions as a result of...more

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COVID-19: Business Continuity and Succession Planning

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The COVID-19 outbreak has shown the importance of having a business continuity plan and succession plan in place that accounts for emergency and disaster events. If companies do not already have one in place, now is the time...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

PublicCEO: BB&K Municipal Law Team Discusses New Public Agency Laws - Part 2

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Land Use, Telecommunications, Environmental and More - As noted in Part I of this two-part series, California lawmakers passed a number of new laws last year that greatly impact how public agencies serve their...more

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K&L Gates Triage: Emergency Preparedness and Response in Long Term Care - Part II

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This is the second episode in a three-part series on emergency preparedness and response in long-term care. Since natural disasters can result in monumental expenses for rebuilding facilities, it is important to understand...more

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Flooding in Houston: Can We – Should We? – Plan for Such Massive Flooding Events?

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All eyes are appropriately on Houston right now, where record rainfall has led to catastrophic flooding, loss of life, inestimable damages, and years if not decades of recovery and re-building. Around the country, many...more

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National Conference for Public-Private Partnerships Concludes P3 Connect Summit

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After a re-boot, the National Conference for Public-Private Partnerships (NCPPP) concluded a three day summit July 30 in Denver, Colorado on all things P3. NCPPP’s “P3 Connect” annual meeting held programs addressing...more

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