Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell’s collaborative non-fiction work chronicles the making of Tommy Wiseau’s 2003 film The Room, often cited as one of the worst movies ever made. It provides a behind-the-scenes... Read more »
A state of emergency proclaimed by the governor in response to a significant event, such as a hurricane, flood, or wildfire, activating specific legal authorities and resource access. For example, a severe... Read more »
The 1979 Fastnet race, a prominent biennial offshore yacht race, was marred by a catastrophic storm. This tragic event, which unfolded in the Celtic Sea, involved hurricane-force winds and exceptionally high waves,... Read more »
Optimal evacuation routes during mass emergencies, such as sudden, large-scale natural disasters or other crises involving significant population displacement, are crucial for minimizing casualties and facilitating effective emergency response. A well-planned escape... Read more »
The sinking of the MS Estonia in the Baltic Sea on September 28, 1994, remains one of the deadliest maritime disasters of recent history. The passenger and car ferry, en route from... Read more »
These technological tools model potential catastrophes, ranging from earthquakes and floods to pandemics and cyberattacks. A hypothetical earthquake scenario, for instance, might incorporate geological data, building codes, and population density to predict... Read more »
Literature exploring the 1996 Mount Everest disaster offers diverse perspectives on the tragic events that unfolded during that climbing season. These accounts range from firsthand experiences of survivors and participants to meticulously... Read more »
Low-interest, fixed-rate financing is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and most private, non-profit organizations to help meet working capital needs caused by declared disasters. These funds are intended to cover... Read more »
A hypothetical level 5 categorization within a swarm-based disaster typology likely represents the most extreme scenario. This could involve an overwhelming influx of a destructive force, such as locusts, aggressive drones, or... Read more »
A catastrophic event in Colorado can encompass a range of natural and human-induced occurrences. Wildfires, fueled by dry conditions and high winds, represent a significant threat, capable of consuming vast tracts of... Read more »