This message was sent to ##Email## October 5, 2017   |   Home  |   About  |   Membership  |   Education & Training  |   Resources  |        TOP NEWS PRIMA proudly supports National Cyber Security Awareness Month PRIMA PRIMA provides podcasts, blogs and an information exchange to help risk management professionals pro-actively protect their cyber-infrastructure. These resources are available in our Cyber Security Resource Center. Be sure to register for the PRIMA webinar during #CyberAware month. Cyber Risks, Cyber Coverage, Tech E&O Risks and Coverage Date: Wed, Oct 18, 2017 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT A flu pandemic is coming, but when, and how bad will it be? Emergency Management Imagine closed schools, overwhelmed hospitals and people dying by the thousands — or even millions. That’s the nightmare scenario for a flu pandemic. But how likely is a pandemic to happen — and if it does, to develop into this worst-case scenario? Pandemics are “like earthquakes: You know it’s coming, but you’re not quite sure exactly when,” said Joshy Jacob, associate professor of microbiology and immunology at Emory University.  READ MORE    SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Travelers Public entities are planning to use drones in many ways Many public entities discuss cyber coverage with their agents, but remain unprepared Travelers’ insights for public entities: managing the risks of smart technology for transportation and mobility. Law enforcement risks are front page news, and body-worn cameras are here to stay. Are you cyber-prepared? Put your data and network security to the test.   Facebook safety page showed spam, hoaxes after Las Vegas shooting The Hill Scammers looking to push hoaxes flocked to Facebook in the wake of the Las Vegas mass shooting to take advantage of Facebook’s safety check feature. During major crises like shootings and natural disasters, Facebook lets users in the affected area mark themselves “safe,” sending out a notification to their friends and family on Facebook.  READ MORE Tips to nip awkward workplace situations in the bud By Catherine Iste Jen's perfume is bothering Carol. No one cares about Steve's six cats. Sue gets upset when John clears his throat so vigorously in meetings. As leaders, we often become the mediator of unusual interpersonal issues. Though we may want to ignore them, doing so can allow the situation to blossom into a real problem. Here are some tips to nip awkward situations in the bud.  READ MORE     .  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT     First responders work together to tackle Las Vegas tragedy By Bambi Majumdar The Las Vegas mass shooting is the deadliest in U.S. history. Perched high on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, Stephen Paddock opened fire on a nearby outdoor country music concert. 59 people were killed, and more than 500 were injured as he went on a rampage for motives that are still not clear to the police. In the midst of the chaos and confusion, law enforcement officers and other first responders sprang into action. Their training and quick thinking saved lives.  READ MORE National Safe Schools Week: Securing learning environments Domestic Preparedness Studies show that children’s learning improves when they feel both physically and emotionally safe. As “National Safe Schools Week” (Oct. 16-20, 2017) approaches, it is an appropriate time to discuss how to create these environments through safe schools programs in local communities across the United States.  READ MORE   Excess Liability Insurance exclusively for Public Entities States Self-Insurers Risk Retention Group, Inc provides quality, cost-effective excess liability coverage and superior, personal service to our public entity owners in order to promote a long-term risk management partnership. MORE   City debt spending continues to rise Future Structure The largest legacy line item for many localities is debt. Older cities with outmoded infrastructure typically have to borrow more than newer cities, especially if they operate transit systems or public utilities. But newer cities that need to accommodate growth are also finding that their borrowing costs can rise quickly.  READ MORE Getting ahead of hurricanes with data-driven evacuation planning Route Fifty Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and the two recent earthquakes that hit Mexico have local officials understandably revisiting evacuation planning, which in many cases amounts to a neat visualization of regional traffic or Twitter activity with relatively little real data analysis. In particular, hurricanes generally come with a few days of advance notice that afford governments a window to study typical traffic patterns in the area and identify those routes most likely to flood.  READ MORE    MISSED AN ISSUE OF RISKWATCH? VISIT AND SEARCH THE ARCHIVE TODAY. The philosophical case for staying hopeful in dark times Government Executive When the news is bad and things look bleak, it can be difficult to enjoy the present. As the author and activist bell hooks once put it, “the overall social climate promotes disillusionment and despair.” But succumbing to these feelings can wind up producing inaction — which only allows bad conditions to endure. And despair also makes our everyday existence seem unbearable.  READ MORE    TRENDING ARTICLES Missed last week's issue? See which articles your colleagues read most. As disasters grow more frequent, how should states and cities prepare? (Governing) Enhance your public risk management knowledge with an upcoming PRIMA Webinar (PRIMA) How terminations can improve morale (By Catherine Iste) Data can improve disaster preparedness and response (The Hill) Smarter cars reduce accidents, but dumb cars are still the norm (FutureStructure) Don't be left behind. 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