How prepared is your organisation for a real-world crisis? In this blog, Billy Pappas joins David Thurston from the University of Greater Manchester to reflect on real incidents, including the Cube Fire, that exposed hidden gaps in emergency readiness. Their discussion explores why public-facing organisations operate like “mini cities”, how technology changes the game for crisis coordination, and what rising expectations under Martyn’s Law mean in practice. A timely read for anyone responsible for safety, resilience, or compliance 👉 ecoonline.com/blog/building-…

“Implementation isn’t a handover — it’s a collaboration.” Our Implementation Project Manager, Marie Hunt, recently joined Western Illinois University’s Inside the System podcast to talk about working closely with customers, learning from their real-world use cases, and helping teams get value quickly from emergency and crisis management tools. It’s a thoughtful conversation about people, process, and building systems that work in the real world. ▶️ Take a look: youtube.com/watch?v=dxdv6aR1…

When enterprise healthcare teams rely on D4H, flexibility and ease of use matter. From real-time customisation to fast onboarding for new staff, Christopher K. shares how D4H has become an indispensable part of their incident management workflow and beyond. Read the full G2 review 👇 g2.com/products/d4h/reviews/… #Healthcare #IncidentManagement #CriticalEventManagement

“We’re at the point in our profession where we either get with the technology or get left behind.” A powerful perspective from Edgar Rodriguez on why today’s emergency managers need the right tools and the right mindset. Watch the full live stream 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=IiiRvpyR… #EmergencyManagement #PublicSafety #EmergencyPreparedness

2025 was a milestone year for D4H. From customer visits in the Rocky Mountains to becoming part of EcoOnline, expanding Alerting, and shipping major platform improvements, this year was defined by momentum and real-world impact. Here’s our 2025 wrapped 👉 d4h.com/blog/2025-a-year-of-…

When seconds matter, disconnected systems aren’t an option. At EcoOnline’s recent Aviation Safety Forum, leaders highlighted the shift to real-time, connected resilience. Airlines like Vueling and ASL are using D4H to digitise emergency response and act faster when it matters most. ✈️ 👉 Read the full news release: ecoonline.com/news/ecoonline…

When the weather turns extreme, it’s workers who feel it first. Clear plans, good communication and the right tools matter more than ever. This piece by Robin explores how digital preparedness helps organisations support people through increasingly unpredictable conditions. 🔗 itbrief.co.uk/story/extreme-… #ExtremeWeather #Preparedness #Resilience #WorkerSafety #CrisisManagement

Missed the live stream? It's now available to watch and listen back on-demand! Hear how a university classroom helped spark a county-wide move toward digital emergency management. Watch on YouTube → youtube.com/watch?v=IiiRvpyR… Listen on Spotify → open.spotify.com/episode/0QI…

How a University Classroom Sparked McDonough County ESDA’s Digital Shift x.com/i/broadcasts/1ynJOMYZj…

Quick reminder that this Tuesday, December 9th we’re going live with McDonough County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency! We'll be joined by: ✅ Edgar R. Rodriguez, Emergency Management Director at McDonough County ESDA ✅ Kiley Higby, Emergency Management Intern & Western Illinois University Student They’ll share how Kiley’s classroom experience with D4H's emergency management software helped spark the county's move from paper-based processes to a modern, digital system. Save your spot 👉 mcdonough-live.eventbrite.co… Can’t attend live? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording afterwards!

Statewide Readiness: Inside a Fire Agency’s Hazmat Preparedness Program x.com/i/broadcasts/1vAxRQMRq…

On Monday, we’re spotlighting a statewide Hazmat program that sets the standard for readiness — and there are lessons for every organization. Join us live to hear how a state fire agency builds a safety culture through training, coordination, and proactive planning. 🔗 Register now: statewide-hazmat-live.eventb…

From transportation hubs to industrial sites, hazardous materials incidents can impact every sector. Join us on November 24th for a live session with a state fire agency to see how they build statewide hazmat preparedness through training, coordination, and a strong safety culture. Register here 👉 statewide-hazmat-live.eventb… #Hazmat #SafetyCulture #Preparedness #CrisisReadiness

Chemical spill. Transportation accident. Unknown substance. When it happens, are you ready? Join our live session with a state fire agency’s Hazmat Division to learn how they train and prepare for the unexpected. 🔗 Sign up: statewide-hazmat-live.eventb… #Preparedness #Hazmat #SafetyCulture #EmergencyManagement #CrisisManagement

We’re live tomorrow! Turning real incidents into stronger crisis plans. Hear from David Thurston, Health and Safety Manager at the University of Greater Manchester as he shares lessons from as serious fire at The Cube student accommodation — plus practical advice on improving communication and coordination during incidents. 🔗 Register info.ecoonline.com/smarter-c… #PublicSafety #EmergencyPreparedness #CrisisManagement #EcoOnline #D4H

What can a real public safety emergency teach us about better crisis management? Join us on Thursday, November 13th for a fireside chat exploring real lessons from public safety emergencies, and how organizations can turn these experiences into stronger crisis management strategies. 🔗 Register now: info.ecoonline.com/smarter-c…

The Power of Public Benefit Flying x.com/i/broadcasts/1ypJdqoMX…

How do volunteer pilots coordinate air operations across Ontario to support medical transport, animal rescue, and disaster relief? Join us tomorrow for a live discussion with Alliance North to find out. ✈️ Register here d4h_alliance_north.eventbrit… #PublicBenefitFlying #VolunteerAviation #EmergencyResponse #D4H

The landscape of emergency management has changed dramatically over the past few decades. What hasn’t changed? The fundamentals: communication, coordination, and teamwork. See how modern technology is transforming how we prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies in Billy's latest video ✨ #EmergencyManagement #IncidentCommand #CrisisResponse #PublicSafety #D4H

Our world runs on data. It powers safety systems, supply chains, compliance frameworks and investor reporting. But when those systems fail, the fallout isn’t confined to screens. Hospitals divert patients. Industrial controls trigger environmental releases. Airlines ground flights. The digital quickly becomes physical, with real consequences for people, the planet and business continuity. Interested in diving deeper into how organizations can bridge the gap between digital and physical risk? Join EcoOnline for a live debate on October 23rd 💬 🔗 Register now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0nGfm80 #CyberCrisis #CyberResilience #CrisisManagement #LiveDebate