Industry Resources
The Colorado Rocky Mountain Chapter is happy to present a list of useful industry resources and documents:
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7X24 Exchange, Rocky Mountain Chapter
7x24 is an educational forum bringing together organizations to promote a better understanding of design, execution, and management issues involved in achieving reliability within all facets of mission critical systems and operations.
American Red Cross Colorado Office
The American Red Cross serves the residents of Colorado through four chapters and hundreds of local, community-based volunteers.
AFCOM – Association for Computer Operations Management
Advancing Data Center and IT Professionals through education and networking.
Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP)
ACP is the preeminent national voice of continuity professionals. We provide continuing professional development, knowledge and career opportunities to members while building public understanding around the world of the importance of continuity planning.
BleedingControl.com
Today we live in a world where terrorism, the actions of unstable people, and the dangerous impulses of friends and relatives are very real and becoming increasingly more frequent.
Massive bleeding from any cause, but particularly from an active shooter or explosive event where a response is delayed can result in death. Similar to how the general public learns and performs CPR, the public must learn proper bleeding control techniques, including how to use their hands, dressings, and tourniquets. Victims can quickly die from uncontrolled bleeding, within five to 10 minutes.
BleedingControl.org is an initiative of the American College of Surgeons and the Hartford Consensus and contains diagrams, news, videos, and other resources contributed by a variety of other private and nonprofit partners to help prepare you in the event you are witness to one of these unspeakable events.
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Massive bleeding from any cause, but particularly from an active shooter or explosive event where a response is delayed can result in death. Similar to how the general public learns and performs CPR, the public must learn proper bleeding control techniques, including how to use their hands, dressings, and tourniquets. Victims can quickly die from uncontrolled bleeding, within five to 10 minutes.
BleedingControl.org is an initiative of the American College of Surgeons and the Hartford Consensus and contains diagrams, news, videos, and other resources contributed by a variety of other private and nonprofit partners to help prepare you in the event you are witness to one of these unspeakable events.
Search the Class List for a nearby event.
Business Continuity Institute (BCI)
The BCI is a not for profit organisation registered in the United Kingdom and is owned by it's members. A board of directors is elected by Voting Members each year and is complemented by a number of non-executive directors.
City of Denver, Office of Emergency Mgmt
Leading Denver’s emergency management efforts to cultivate safe, prepared, and resilient communities.
Cloud Security Alliance, Colorado Chapter
We are a global alliance of cyber security professionals educating and advancing ourselves and our community about cloud computing security.
Colorado Emergency Management Assoc. (CEMA)
CEMA is a professional association representing the public, private, volunteer, and non-government organization (NGO) emergency management community in Colorado. CEMA's role is to provide representation on many state-wide committees, working groups and emergency management program teams.
Colorado Emergency Preparedness Partnership
CEPP is a non profit organization 501 3 (c) that promotes joint emergency planning between the public, private and philanthropic sectors in Colorado.
Colorado Technology Association (CTA)
We bring the tech community together to deepen their relationships and build meaningful connections.
Continuity Insights
Continuity Insights is an essential information-sharing resource for business continuity professionals.
Disaster Management Institute
The Community College of Aurora’s Disaster Management Institute provides hands-on reality-based training to ensure key personnel understand their roles, know how to effectively communicate, and address emergency situations effectively and efficiently. The Disaster Management Institute offers emergency and contingency planning, training design and instructional expertise, as well as unique training space to address a variety of planning, immersive learning and realistic skill practice needs.
Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII)
Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) is the nonprofit that helps organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters by providing education, accreditation, and thought leadership in business continuity and related fields.
Disaster Recovery Journal (DRJ)
Disaster Recovery Journal (DRJ) delivers how-to, in depth knowledge into business continuity planning more than any other business publication.
Economic Development Administration
Resilience in Economic Development Planning - Colorado Flooding, Oct. 2014
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F2F Events, Inc. (F2F)
F2F Events, Inc. (F2F) is an Event and Trade Show production company. We are producers of quality, cutting-edge educational seminars, drawn from case studies and best practice examples from leaders in the field.
FEMA | Emergency Management Institute
The Integrated Emergency Management Course is a four day, exercise-based training activity for Emergency Operations Center personnel to practice simulated, but realistic, crisis situations, within a structured learning environment
Homeland Security
DHS provides expert counsel and recommendations on protective measures that organizations of all sizes can implement to protect facilities and venues.
Infragard
InfraGard is a partnership between the FBI and the private sector. It is an association of persons who represent businesses, academic institutions, state and local law enforcement agencies, and other participants dedicated to sharing information and intelligence to prevent hostile acts against the U.S.
Denver ISSA is a not-for-profit organization with a mission of “Developing and Connecting Denver’s Cybersecurity Leaders.” We do this by providing Chapter Meetings each month, Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings based upon industry verticals, in-depth training classes, happy hours for networking, and volunteer opportunities. We are the Denver Chapter of the International Information Systems Security Association (ISSA). To learn more about ISSA, or to become a member, visit issa.org.
National Fire Protection Association
The leading information and knowledge resource on fire, electrical and related hazards.
There are many ways to help protect homes, neighborhoods, businesses and entire communities:
To assist fire departments and citizens within the community about wildfire risks, the United States Fire Administration (USFA) has compiled a collection of resources that can be found at www.usfa.fema.gov. The Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Toolkit has recommended resources that will help the fire department and communities prepare for and respond to WUI fires. The toolkit includes tools to assess community risks, codes and standards, outreach materials to increase awareness, planning, research, and training courses.
For more wildfire safety information, visit www.ready.gov/wildfires.
- Reduce the amount of flammable materials and brush that can burn around your home or business;
- Create a fire-free area within the first five feet of your home using non-flammable materials and high moisture-content plantings;
- Maintain an area that is clear of flammable materials and debris for at least 30 feet on all sides from your home or business; and
- Move wood piles and propane tanks to at least 30 feet from your home or business.
To assist fire departments and citizens within the community about wildfire risks, the United States Fire Administration (USFA) has compiled a collection of resources that can be found at www.usfa.fema.gov. The Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Toolkit has recommended resources that will help the fire department and communities prepare for and respond to WUI fires. The toolkit includes tools to assess community risks, codes and standards, outreach materials to increase awareness, planning, research, and training courses.
For more wildfire safety information, visit www.ready.gov/wildfires.
National Hazards Center
The National Hazards Center University of Colorado-Boulder website has great information for people who are interested in the fields of Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Emergency Management. Check out their Webinars, Training, and Education page for various free webinars, podcasts, and online courses.
Organizational Resilience
Introduction to Organizational Resilience
Organizational Resilience – How it enables organizations to pass the test of time
Organizational Resilience – How it enables organizations to pass the test of time
QuakeSmart Toolkit
Hurricane, Inland Flooding, Power Outage, QuakeSmart & Severe Wind/Tornado
State of Colorado Emergency Mgmt.
Department of Public Safety
University of Colorado | Center for Integrated Disaster Preparedness
Department of Emergency Medicine University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine