Securing financial resources to support preemptive measures against natural or human-made calamities is a crucial aspect of community resilience. These measures can include developing early warning systems, stockpiling essential supplies, reinforcing infrastructure,... Read more »
Organizations depend heavily on their data and applications. When unforeseen events like natural disasters, cyberattacks, or hardware failures disrupt access, the ability to restore functionality quickly becomes paramount. A well-defined plan to... Read more »
The tragic event at a FA Cup semi-final match in Sheffield, England, on April 15, 1989, resulted in the deaths of 97 Liverpool football supporters due to a fatal crush. Overcrowding in... Read more »
A pre-designed framework for restoring IT infrastructure and operations after an unforeseen disruptive event provides a starting point for organizations to tailor their own strategies. For instance, a template might outline steps... Read more »
The Texas Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) provides short-term food benefits to eligible low-income households affected by disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, or other emergencies. These benefits are intended to bridge... Read more »
Regions with minimal exposure to geological hazards like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, hydrological events such as floods and tsunamis, and climatological threats like hurricanes and droughts are considered prime candidates for human... Read more »
The deadliest accident in aviation history involves the collision of two fully loaded Boeing 747s on the runway at Tenerife North Airport in 1977. This tragic event, resulting in 583 fatalities, highlights... Read more »
Protecting an organization’s vital operations and data against disruptive events involves two key interconnected concepts. The first focuses on restoring IT infrastructure and systems after a major disruption, such as a natural... Read more »
The severe financial crisis that engulfed the Hellenic Republic from the late 2000s into the 2010s involved a sovereign debt crisis, a banking crisis, and a sharp economic downturn. This period witnessed... Read more »
Catastrophic incidents involving luxury vessels, often exceeding 79 feet in length, can encompass a range of scenarios, from collisions and groundings to fires and sinkings. These events may result in significant financial... Read more »