By Jonathan & Erik Bernstein on January 12, 2014
Social media has changed the face of disaster response in a big way With its unparalleled reach, shareability and ability to be accessed from almost anywhere, social media has become the go-to tool for crisis management the world over. Just have a look at this infographic, from the University of San Francisco, describing how social […]
By erik on November 13, 2013
The spike in visibility of crises has most certainly resulted in changes to how organizations operate, and alongside that trend another is growing, albeit more quietly – that of training people to fill the variety of emergency and crisis management roles that are emerging. Check out this description of one such course, from a Kansas […]
By Jonathan & Erik Bernstein on November 1, 2013
Surprising number of states not requiring schools to prepare for disasters We send our kids off to school every day trusting those responsible for their care are properly prepared for disaster crisis management, but the frightening reality is that most aren’t. Aid group “Save the Children” is working to change that, and as part of […]
By Jonathan & Erik Bernstein on January 26, 2013
Vulnerability audits key to finding the right direction with crisis management planning So, you’ve seen one nasty case study too many and you’re finally ready to get proactive with your crisis management. You’ve got pen and paper (well, probably more like laptop or tablet) in hand and are ready to crank out that awesome, airtight […]
By Jonathan & Erik Bernstein on October 30, 2012
Hurricane Sandy brings a wide range of dangers, many that persist after the storm has moved on. Please heed these after-storm survival warnings from FEMA, and don’t forget to share them with relatives, friends and neighbors! CPSC, FEMA and USFA Warn About Deadly Dangers After Hurricane Sandy Passes WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hurricane Sandy is a […]
By Jonathan & Erik Bernstein on October 29, 2012
FEMA’s learned well from its experiences, and is making sure to keep the lines of communication open as Hurricane Sandy begins to make landfall. Here’s another update on what they’re doing, as well as where the public can turn for help or news of the storm. As Hurricane Sandy approaches… According to the NOAA National […]
By Jonathan & Erik Bernstein on October 28, 2012
Winds from Sandy are already being felt on the East coast, and with widespread power outages predicted the public is going to have to be prepared. FEMA has done an excellent job of sharing information over the ‘net, utilizing several websites, social media accounts, and emails full of tips like the following, aimed at keeping […]
By Jonathan & Erik Bernstein on September 22, 2012
Editor’s note: Author Rick Amme’s own words best sum up the focus of this important guest article – “Unpleasant as this is, it is something you have to think about in a position of leadership: prevention, not just response, when it comes to shootings in the workplace.” Worried About Mass Shootings? Think Prevention As a […]
By Jonathan & Erik Bernstein on July 17, 2012
Why you should care Editor’s note: The following is a powerful personal story from Dan Stoneking, Director of FEMA’s Office of External Affairs, that speaks to the importance of proper crisis preparation. On Saturday, 29 June, I woke at 3:00 a.m., startled at how hot it was in our room. I looked around and saw […]
Jonathan L. Bernstein, founder and Chairman of Bernstein Crisis Management, Inc. has more than 25 years of experience in all aspects of crisis management – crisis response, vulnerability assessment, planning, training and simulations.[Read more ...]
Erik Bernstein is president of Bernstein Crisis Management. Erik started with BCM in 2009 as a writer and subsequently became social media manager for the consultancy itself as well as for a number of BCM clients before moving to the president position.
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