Organizations rely on two crucial strategies for maintaining operations during and after disruptive events. One focuses on restoring IT infrastructure and systems following a significant outage, such as a natural disaster or... Read more »
A lavish wedding celebration held at the Palace of Versailles can become a logistical nightmare if not meticulously planned. Potential pitfalls include overwhelming crowds, vendor coordination challenges, security concerns, and the risk... Read more »
The process of visually representing the location, extent, and impact of hazardous natural events, such as earthquakes, floods, and wildfires, provides crucial information for disaster preparedness, response, and mitigation. For instance, displaying... Read more »
Protecting operational continuity is paramount for any organization, but especially for those whose core business is communication. A robust plan to restore communication infrastructure and workflows after unforeseen events like natural disasters,... Read more »
The collapse of an eight-story commercial building in Savar, Bangladesh, on April 24, 2013, resulted in a catastrophic loss of life and injuries. This event exposed dangerous working conditions and inadequate building... Read more »
Catastrophic failures at nuclear power plants, resulting in significant releases of radioactive materials into the environment, represent a critical area of study. These incidents, often categorized by the International Nuclear Event Scale... Read more »
Protecting an organization’s technological infrastructure and data against unforeseen events is paramount in today’s interconnected world. These protective measures encompass a range of strategies and solutions designed to restore critical systems and... Read more »
Legislation enacted in 2024 provides tax benefits to individuals and businesses affected by federally declared disasters. These benefits can include deductions for casualty losses, extensions for filing tax returns, and penalty relief.... Read more »
Events disrupting normal operations within an organization and originating from within its boundaries constitute this category of disaster. Examples include hardware or software failures, data breaches, accidental or intentional data deletion, fires,... Read more »
The intersection of online travel platforms and unforeseen environmental events presents a significant challenge for both travelers and the tourism industry. For example, a traveler with reservations at a coastal hotel might... Read more »