Objective data often reveals underlying trends and potential problems that subjective opinions or anecdotal evidence might overlook. For instance, declining sales figures, increasing customer churn rates, or escalating production costs can indicate... Read more »
Financial aid programs offered by humanitarian organizations often provide a fixed amount of monetary assistance to individuals and families affected by catastrophic events. These grants can be used to address immediate needs... Read more »
Disaster films experienced a surge in popularity during the 1970s, characterized by large-scale catastrophes, ensemble casts, and special effects that pushed the boundaries of the era’s technology. These films often featured natural... Read more »
Real-time occurrences of naturally arising destructive events, such as earthquakes, floods, wildfires, and volcanic eruptions, significantly impact human populations and the environment. For instance, a recent seismic event might trigger a tsunami,... Read more »
The tragedy at Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, during the construction of a hydroelectric tunnel between 1930 and 1932, resulted in a significant loss of life due to acute silicosis. Workers, predominantly African... Read more »
A structured approach employing preemptive measures, emergency procedures, and post-disaster recovery strategies addresses crises caused by natural hazards or human-induced events. For instance, a coastal community might establish protocols for hurricane evacuations,... Read more »
The intersection of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) activities and major catastrophic events in Houston, Texas, represents a critical area of study. For example, the agency’s response to Hurricane Harvey in 2017... Read more »
The deadliest accident in aviation history, involving two fully loaded Boeing 747s, occurred on March 27, 1977, at Los Rodeos Airport (now Tenerife North Airport) in the Canary Islands. A bomb threat... Read more »
The catastrophic failure of a coal-waste impoundment in Logan County, West Virginia, on February 26, 1972, resulted in a devastating deluge that ravaged sixteen communities along Buffalo Creek Hollow. The ensuing torrent... Read more »
Protecting an organization’s data and IT infrastructure against disruptive events, whether natural disasters or cyberattacks, requires a robust plan for restoring functionality. This encompasses technical processes, policies, and procedures designed to ensure... Read more »