By Tom Carey / tom@theklaxon.com / 02.14.2010

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Trying to grasp everything that is going on around oneself during a traumatic event can take its toll on the soul. Military and civilian first responders responsible for managing chaos on a daily basis can push their team to the limit. — More
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By Chuck Frank / chuck@theklaxon.com / 02.08.2010
In an effort to help individuals’ mental health post disasters, The Klaxon spoke with Dr. Gerald Cohen, director of clinical affairs for the Division of Mental Hygiene at New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Cohen offered the following tips for individuals experiencing psychological problems after an emergency. — More
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By The Klaxon Staff / inquiries@theklaxon.com / 12.09.2009
[Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part series focusing on Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” and the four phases of emergency management. This second part discusses response and recovery.]
The “Art of War” by Sun Tzu has been used over the centuries to teach everything from warfare to marketing and selling products. Emergency Management is no different. From fires to terrorism, the “Art of War” contains strategies that emergency managers (EM) can adopt and put into practice.
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