This video is part two of a series of videos on situational awareness developed from Alliance Solutions Group’s (ASG) course, Crisis Leadership and Decision Making. The course was developed for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and has been delivered to thousands of public safety and private sector decision makers across the country.

Currently, news reporting is full of statistics regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, which can lead to mental exhaustion for citizens and those in positions of leadership. Translating data into useful information is important in avoiding overload and responding appropriately.

The effectiveness of crisis leadership is especially visible and relevant all over the world at this time. Alliance Solutions Group (ASG) created a course for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) titled, Crisis Leadership and Decision Making, and delivered this course to over one thousand crisis leaders across the United States.

Grocery stores and other essential retail centers are some of the world’s most valuable resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are a necessity in providing food and other resources to citizens who are staying home. Because of their importance and the high volumes of traffic, these facilities must be kept safe, clean, and avoid spreading the virus to employees or customers. Bob Campbell, of Alliance Solutions Group (ASG), offers some of ASG’s tips for making essential retail stores safe and effective for the public they serve.

Emergencies are often initially described in obscure ways. This is typically due to a lack of understanding of how to categorize incidents and an unawareness of the spectrum from an unplanned incident to a full-scale disaster.

Right now, people around the globe are being encouraged to stay home. Disruptions from routine are becoming the new norm. Children are participating in homeschool, and adults are working from home, many of them for the first time.

As we face an unprecedented, escalating international crisis, Alliance Solutions Group (ASG) is continuing to provide environmental, health, safety, and emergency management solutions to our customers and care for our team members affected by this crisis.

Have you or someone you know been affected by a Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorder (WMSD) in the workplace? According to a 2013 Bureau of Labor Statistics report, WMSD cases accounted for 33% of all reported workplace injury and illness incidents.

Expo 2020 Dubai, an international event designed to celebrate human progress, showcase advances in technology, and bring together people and cultures from around the globe, will be held in Dubai from October 2020 to April 2021, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is busy preparing.