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The Critical Difference Between Emergency Planning and Emergency Response Software – And Why Specialization Matters
Aug 27, 2025
Emergency planning and response require different tools. Learn why specialized planning software like SMARTPLAN™ delivers compliance, efficiency, and readiness beyond generic emergency management platforms.
Urgent Evacuations: Applying Lessons Learned to Your Plans
Jul 1, 2025
In 2024, record-breaking severe weather forced urgent healthcare evacuations. This blog shares lessons to improve emergency plans for rapid response.
Identify, Review + Verify for Effective Emergency Response Plans
Nov 4, 2024
Ensure your company is prepared for emergencies with a solid plan. Identify risks, review responses, and verify effectiveness to safeguard against crises effectively.
Facility Response Plans for Discharge of CWA Hazardous Substances: Navigating the EPA’s New Rule
Oct 30, 2024
Explore the EPA's new facility response plan rule for onshore sites at risk of CWA hazardous discharges.
Oil Spill Contingency Plan + Containment Emergency Response
Oct 7, 2024
Optimize oil spill response with a robust plan. Ensure safety, compliance, and environmental protection with site-specific procedures, risk assessment, and response actions.
Maintaining Emergency + Response Plans During Organizational Change
Sep 23, 2024
Ensure compliance with streamlined emergency response plans using digital technology, audits, and best practices. Stay prepared during corporate changes.
Top 10 Benefits of Emergency Response Planning + Management
Aug 13, 2024
Prioritize emergency response planning with 10 reasons to enhance safety, compliance, and efficiency. Learn how Jensen Hughes’ SMARTPLANTM can simplify preparedness.
Single- and Multi-Station Low-Frequency Audible Signaling
Dec 27, 2023
Carson Cook discusses the challenge posed by the 2021 IBC requirement for audible alarms activated by single- and multiple-station smoke alarms and how to meet the requirement for non-transient occupancies.
Take Your Emergency Management Program to the Next Level with Consequence Management
Sep 29, 2023
Learn how to increase the efficiency and sustainability of your program so you can be better prepared for your next emergency event
The Human Impact in Emergency Incident Response: Part Three – Five Tips on Transitioning Emergency Responders Back to Regular Work
Sep 12, 2023
Transitioning from a period of long hours, intense engagement and sometimes traumatic experience can be difficult for workers.
The Human Impact in Emergency Incident Response: Part Two – Ten Tips on Taking Care of Emergency Response Team Members
Aug 14, 2023
Providing support to response teams ultimately helps reduce stress, maintain decision-making ability and prevent burnout.
The Human Impact in Emergency Incident Response: Part One – Remember Your Response Team
Jul 18, 2023
Emergency managers face intense stress during crises. Support your response team by managing hours, providing resources, and ensuring emotional well-being to prevent burnout.