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Protect Your Organization by Preparing Your Employees Indianapolis, Indiana (PRWEB) May 02, 2013 Ninety-four percent of small business owners believe a disaster could seriously disrupt their business within the next two years*, and 15-40 percent of small- to mid-size employers predict they would fail after a natural or manmade disaster** – yet only 35 percent have a comprehensive disaster recovery plan in place***. United Benefit Advisors, the nation’s leading independent employee...

PHI Management Solutions Inc. announced the release of their latest themed emergency kit called the Zombie Emergency Defense System. It is the perfect kit to survive the Zombie apocalypse and is available exclusively at the Bren-Mil Army Navy shop in Brentwood, NH and online at Amazon.com. Newmarket, NH (PRWEB) April 13, 2013 PHI Management Solutions launched the new Zombie Themed emergency kit for Bren-Mil Army Navy in Brentwood, NH. Ralph Huber, President of PHI, said that this kit is...

PHI Management Solutions takes a holistic approach to emergency planning in schools. They help schools analyze risk, develop plans, and implement focused training strategies to improve their level of emergency preparedness. Newmarket, NH (PRWEB) January 28, 2013 The Emergency Management Division of PHI Management solutions announced emergency preparedness programs deliver comprehensive emergency management, planning, training, and support services to schools of all sizes. James Moody,...

FAIRFIELD, N.J., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year's rare October snowstorm, which knocked out power for thousands of New Jerseyeans, served as a stark reminder of the need for emergency planning and knowing how to communicate with friends and family during prolonged emergency situations. To remind the public that National Preparedness Month should not only be recognized just in September, representatives from the American Red Cross, the Federal Emergency Management Agency...

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent survey from GE Generator Systems found more than half of all American families are not prepared for emergency situations. The survey, conducted in anticipation of National Preparedness Month in September, showed 55 percent of families did not have an emergency preparedness kit at home. That figure, however, is an improvement from the 2011 survey that found 64 percent of families did not have a kit at home. Having an emergency...

First Steps Shared at Free Webinar Hosted by SBA and Agility Recovery WASHINGTON, July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- You've gone online to get the checklists, seen the articles, joined the webinars, and you have a lot of good information when it comes to building a disaster preparedness plan for your business. But what should you tackle first? Is it the financial protection that comes with good insurance coverage? Should your priority be protecting your employees? And how...

Tips Shared at Free Webinar Hosted by SBA and Agility Recovery WASHINGTON, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The unusual disaster events that occurred in 2011 demanded cool-headed and fast action from those in leadership positions. When earthquakes, wildfires and hurricanes struck, millions of business owners had to make quick decisions about the safety of their employees and the protection of their property. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110909/DC65875LOGO)...

Climate Expert Will Discuss the 2012 Forecast During Free SBA/Agility Webinar WASHINGTON, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A global climate expert from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will share the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season forecast during a free webinar on May 29 hosted by SBA and Agility Recovery. After the weather discussion, disaster preparedness tips will be presented by Agility. (Logo:...

Spill 911, a retailer of spill kits, absorbents, and other industrial safety supplies, has added emergency preparedness cabinets from Justrite to its product selection. Westfield, IN (PRWEB) December 31, 2011 During and after a disaster, supplies must be available and easily found. In the case of a workplace, a safety cabinet is the best location for flashlights, first aid, and other emergency items. Yet, the safety cabinet must also be strong enough to handle the disaster, be it a...

The Panic Store, an online store in Dublin specializing in disaster preparedness, is offering an extra 5% off the entire purchase for the month of December. Dublin, CA (PRWEB) December 09, 2011 It is difficult to predict when a natural or manmade disaster will occur, yet being prepared is the best defense to possible devastation. Knowing which items to keep in an emergency arsenal is essential to survival in the aftermath of a disaster. The Panic Store, a leading Bay Area online disaster...