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Richard Rudman will tell you about a national problem. We have no public warning strategy. Richard was Director of Engineering for All News KFWB for 27 years and is no stranger to emergencies. He chaired the FCC's Emergency Alert System (EAS) Advisory Group (2000-2002) and helped found the Partnership For Public Warning (PPW), set up to address this issue. Click HERE>>

Hacker Uses Google to View Patient Records
A well-known computer hacker recently uncovered sensitive personal information from a medical database just by doing a quick search on Google. Do you know if your databases are vulnerable to attack? Click HERE>>

 Are Americans Starting to Forget 9/11?
A new poll finds that two-thirds of Americans think about the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks less than once a day. Only one in six believe terrorism is the nation's most important issue. Are we becoming less concerned with preparedness? Click HERE>>

Virus Writers Compete for Supremacy
The already unsavory characters who write malicious e-mail viruses are getting nastier - only this time, they're taking it out on each other. Find out how their competition can hurt your computer systems. Click HERE>>

House Subcommittee Criticizes Emergency Preparations
Members of a House emergency preparedness subcommittee are taking the Department of Homeland Security to task on a number of issues, including the Bush administration's funding for first responders. To find out why they're concerned, Click HERE>>

Industry Works to Close Security Gap
Facilities in the chemical industry have been making great strides to protect their plants, infrastructure and IT, even without the help of national security regulations. Read on to find out why you should follow their lead. Click HERE>>
  

Purchasing Priorities...
Looking for a product or service for your corporate program? Do you know the key service providers? The Disaster Resource GUIDE includes 100's of companies. Register your "purchasing priority" and we will link you with companies who can help you. Click HERE>>
Protecting Your Employees—Makes Good Sense!
We make corporate preparedness easy with kits for individuals and groups. Our 10-person corporate kit includes evacuation supplies, medical response, sanitation, food & water, search & rescue and more! We’ve been helping businesses be prepared since 1985. Click HERE>>
CPM 2004 WEST, the Mirage, Las Vegas, NV, May 25-27, 2004.
Regardless of your industry, you should have a business continuity plan in place. Attend CPM 2004 WEST for the best education in business continuity. Click HERE>>		  
 


“Share the Wealth”…Industry Organizations Update Click HERE>>

DRJ's Spring World 2004 Draws More Than 1400 Professionals
More than 1400 contingency planners from throughout the world are gathered at Spring World 2004 to enjoy educational sessions, leading-edge topics and a packed exhibit hall. Hospitalities, receptions and a packed exhibit hall add to the networking opportunities. The conference, which continues through March 10, is the 30th conference produced by Disaster Recovery Journal. It is the largest conference dedicated to continuity planning.

For information on Spring World 2004 and DRJ Fall World and future conferences, Click HERE>>.

AUSTIN, Texas - March 7, 2004
MessageOne, Inc., developer of the groundbreaking enterprise email continuity solution Emergency Messaging System (EMS), today announced Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP has chosen to implement the EMS solution across the firm's email network. The integration of MessageOne's EMS software into the firm's information systems ensures the uninterrupted flow of information between Gardere's offices and its clients, partners, attorneys, staff and opposing counsel.

For more information, Click HERE>>.

COMPUTER SECURITY INSTITUTE 2004 MARCH / APRIL / MAY SEMINAR CALENDAR
This Spring CSI offers nine classes held in Florida, Maryland, New York and Canada that will boost your security know-how and provide practical knowledge for back on the job.

Choose from NEW classes such as Managing a Privacy Governance Program, Hands-on Wireless and Hands-on Hacking. Check out our other popular offerings: How to Develop Information Security Standards and Procedures, How to Conduct a Network Vulnerability Assessment and more!

For more information call (415) 947-6320 or email csi@cmp.com.

NEW CPR COMPRESSIONS FIRST PROTOCOLS FOR 911 DISPATCHERS
The National Academies of Emergency Dispatch is nearing completion of one of the most important and exciting improvements to 911 emergency medical dispatching in this century. Of the dozens of improvements contained in the imminent release of the new Medical Priority Dispatch System version 11.2, one of the most important is the new CPR Compressions First Pre-Arrival Instruction (PAI) Protocols based on the first comprehensive development of American Heart Association's CPR and Choking recommendations into the 911 dispatch community.

For the complete Press Release, please visit the web: Click HERE>>.


a Weekly Publication of Disaster Resource GUIDE.

The weekly Continuity e-GUIDE will provide a concise seven-day snapshot of the business continuity and emergency management industry from around the world right down to the local level.

Based on the philosophy of “working together”, the e-GUIDE will integrate, consolidate, and communicate resources from organizations that are leaders in business continuity, risk management, crisis management, emergency response, and disaster recovery.

Watch your Inbox each Wednesday for the latest edition of the Continuity e-GUIDE. Do you have an interesting story, case study or some breaking news? Contact the Editor, Nathan Mallett at nathan.mallett@disaster-resource.com

Interested in sponsoring a weekly update or spotlighting your product or service? Contact Tommy Rainey at tommyr@disaster-resource.com

The 2004 DISASTER RESOURCE GUIDE (9th annual Edition) will be published during the 1st quarter of 2004. Visit the online GUIDE to sign up for a free copy. You can sign up today. Click HERE>>