RiskWatch Example – June 25, 2020

City utilizing CARES Act money for public safety

KGNS
With $15 million in CARES Act money, the city is hoping to recover from the pandemic by preparing for its future and assist those affected. Additionally, the Community Development Department is set to receive money from CARES to assist residents.
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FCC pursuing new spectrum policy for public-safety communications, official says

Urgent Communications
FCC officials are taking a new approach to public-safety spectrum policy, abandoning exclusive-use airwaves in favor of multi-purpose broadband frequencies that can be leveraged to support wireless communications for both first responders and the general public, according to an FCC official.
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Dealing with the unexpected: COVID-19 and risk management

Clinical Trials Arena
This year’s Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for knowledge around dealing with the unexpected. Many will also recall the situation when the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull erupted in 2010, greatly affecting flight transports and delivery of drugs to sites, which also led to a focus on proactive risk assessment.
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Narrowing the protection gap

The Royal Gazette
In 2019, more than 400 natural catastrophe events generated economic losses of $232 billion, but only $71 billion were insured, according to Aon. The numbers illustrate the “protection gap” between the level of insurance in place to cover global risks and the cost to governments, businesses and individuals of recovering and rebuilding after catastrophes.
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HR holds the keys to revitalizing public service

Government Executive
The COVID 19 crisis is changing the world of work in every sector. In government agencies, the crisis and shift to remote work have prompted a very different approach to staffing and workforce management. The crisis has altered how supervisors and their people interact and communicate, made front line workers essential, and highlighted the value of individual expertise and initiative. In a crisis everyone needs to be responsive and focused on delivering results.
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Here's how to ensure resilience amongst the human resource during COVID-19

Your Story
There is so much negativity surrounding us with our inevitable resignation to the fact that everything is down in the dumps and so are we. Some days at the workstation are dark and gloomy, and with all of us now stuck at home due to COVID-19, they have become even more so.
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Regulatory considerations for FDA enforcement policies during the COVID-19 public health emergency for medical device manufacturers

RAPS
This article summarizes FDA enforcement policy during the early months of the COVID-19 public health emergency and outlines the regulatory considerations for temporary enforcement discretions. The authors emphasize the importance of routine and scientific communication between the FDA, industry, and providers to facilitate the long-term directions of these technologies.
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Getting back to normal: What to do after natural disasters impact your life

South Florida Reporter
Floods, hurricanes, tornados, and earthquakes are among some of the most devastating natural disasters that impact people all over the world. Certain parts of the world are more prone to natural disasters than others, therefore, you can make the necessary efforts to prepare yourself and your home when they happen.
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