In the main, business have only considered the fire evacuation. What they need to do in a terrorist incident has not been part of their planning. This needs to change
A Fire Drill is a Ticked Box, Not a Security Solution
Communication and Continuity: Lessons Learned from the Strand Gas Leak
The gas leak on the Strand on the 23rd of January tested the business continuity of many London organisations. The Strand, one of London’s busiest districts for both business and pleasure, was emptied all the way from Waterloo Bridge to Charing Cross station due to the dangerous levels of gas.
Crowd Management: How Physics, more than Psychology, Influences Crowd Behaviour
Terrorists are increasingly targeting crowded, busy locations, and an emergency that happens in an area with large groups of people has a huge potential for tragedy. The Manchester bombing, the lorry attack in Barcelona this summer and the London Bridge attack make for grim reminders that those who want to hurt innocent people choose their... Continue Reading →
