eGUIDE brought to you every Wednesday by the Disaster Resource Guide - December 9th, 2009

The Experts Discuss Cloud-Based DR Services Troy Winskowicz of Dell hosts guest speaker Stephanie Balaouras of Forrester Research to discuss how cloud-enabled technologies offer rapid recovery without expensive IT infrastructure. Free webcast Thurs, Dec. 10, 2 pm EST. Click HERE>>

Risk Communication and Social Media. In this article, Dr Tim L Tinker, Grant McLaughlin, and Michael Dumlao provide tips and best practices for using emerging new tools (e.g., YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and more) to communicate effectively during times of crisis. Click HERE>>
Curse of the 8th Buddha


2010 WHO'S WHO in the BC & EM Marketplace
Finding the best solutions for your BC & EM programs is time consuming and can be overwhelming. We can help you meet the pros! Check out the January 13th Continuity eGUIDE -- a special issue focused on comprehensive marketplace solutions. To know more, Click HERE>>

Ho Ho Hold On to Your Store's Data
Retailers that hire extra help over the holidays need to ramp up security where temps are involved. Click HERE>>

Have Your Say
The Department of Homeland Security is soliciting feedback from its key prospective government and business partners before testing its comprehensive cybersecurity plan. Click HERE>>

Report Criticizes NY Subway Emergency Management
Budget cuts to emergency management at New York's subway system last spring left staff unprepared to handle fires, crimes and other emergencies. Click HERE>>

New AIDS Efforts Focus on Prevention
An expanded President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief promises sustainable health systems in the U.S. and worldwide. Click HERE>>

Befriend at Own Risk
Blindly accepting Facebook friend requests from strangers is a risk to personal security, but nearly half of users studied are doing it. Click HERE>>

Think You're Insured?
Consider these categories of extra insurance - because a dizzying number of personal risks may not already be covered. Click HERE>>

 WHAT'S NEW? Let us know about your upcoming events.

Over a million sold! YOU can HELP the people in your organization prepare. The Survival Kit I supplies basic necessities for the first 72 critical hours after a disaster. It provides single person essentials in a compact, durable pack. BUY NOW!

Principles and Practices of Business Continuity.
This book explores the subject of BC Management: from basic principles to best practices. Learn development, delivery, exercise and maintenance of an effective BC program. Click HERE>>

'10 BC/Corporate Security Show, March 15, NYC. Internet Security, H1N1 Swine Flu and Cost Containment are hot issues for security, IT and BC managers. Learn about these issues and much, much more at the BC/Corporate Security Show in NYC! Click HERE>>

The MARKETPLACE
Is your company not listed? Would you like it to be?
Contact Us>> to learn how to be included!!


Looking for a product or service? You have come to the right place! Click on the products of interest and link directly to hundreds of suppliers featured in the Online GUIDE.

To see all categories, Click HERE>>

Air Conditioning Equipment * Alternate Sites * Architecture & Engineering * Awareness Programs * Business Continuation Services * Communications Equipment/Services * Computer & Data Center Equipment/Services * Computer Software * Consulting & Planning * Crisis Communications * Critical Incident & Emergency Response * Educational Resources * Emergency & Safety Equipment * Environmental Equipment/Services * Facility Mitigation/Safety * Fire Safety * Information Security * Natural Disaster Mitigation * Off-Site Storage * On-Site Storage * Power Equipment/Services * Rental Equipment/Services * Resources * Restoration * Security * Terrorism Prevention & Countermeasures * Training * Trauma Counseling * Weather Related Equipment/Services

"Share the Wealth"...Industry Organizations Update Click HERE>>

Janus-SI to Help Meet Demand for myCOOP™ Business Continuity Software
Herndon, VA - COOP Systems, provider of myCOOP business continuity software, announced recently the selection of Janus-SI, a well-established integrator of value-added software solutions based in Paris, to help meet the growing demand for COOP Systems technology in continental Europe. Janus-SI joins COOP Systems' partners list as its first continental European partner and French-speaking distributor. Click HERE>>

SunGard Continuity Mgmt Solution Provides Foundation for BCM Software Suite
Wayne, PA - SunGard Availability Services recently introduced the Continuity Management Solution (CMS), a centralized platform that unites SunGard's full suite of business continuity management (BCM) software. The CMS delivers a secure, single integration point for organizations utilizing multiple BCM applications from SunGard. It helps enable each BCM software tool to fully connect and communicate with one another. Click HERE>>

FEMA, FCC Standards for Wireless Carriers to Receive, Deliver Emergency Alerts
Washington D.C. - As part of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), the Department of Homeland Security's FEMA and the FCC recently announced the adoption of the design specifications for the development of a gateway interface that will enable wireless carriers to provide its customers with timely and accurate emergency alerts and warnings via their cell phones and other mobile devices. Click HERE>>


Based on the philosophy of "working together", the weekly Continuity e-GUIDE provides a concise seven-day snapshot of the business continuity and emergency management industry from around the world right down to the local level.

We are now receiving subscriptions for the 2009/2010 DISASTER RESOURCE GUIDE (14th annual Edition), which will be distributed through early 2010. Visit the Online GUIDE to sign up for a free copy. You can sign up today. Click HERE>>

subscribe>>