Specific periods designated by state or local governments during which certain items related to emergency readiness are exempt from sales tax are often implemented to encourage proactive citizen preparation. For example, batteries,... Read more »
Federal tax relief provided by the Internal Revenue Service often follows major natural disasters. Such relief, typically applicable to a specific state and year, can include filing extensions, penalty waivers, and tax... Read more »
Aviation accidents and incidents within the United States have unfortunately shaped the industry’s safety regulations and procedures. Events ranging from small private plane crashes to large-scale commercial airline tragedies represent significant moments... Read more »
Films centered on large-scale catastrophic events, whether natural or human-made, constitute a distinct genre. These narratives typically involve a combination of thrilling action sequences, human drama focusing on survival and resilience, and... Read more »
The Fundo tailings dam failure, which occurred in November 2015 in the Mariana region of Minas Gerais, Brazil, resulted in a catastrophic release of mining waste. This event inundated the downstream villages... Read more »
Films centered on catastrophic events aboard aircraft, often involving mechanical failures, extreme weather, or human error, constitute a distinct subgenre within the broader category of disaster films. These narratives frequently depict the... Read more »
The Texas Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) provides short-term food benefits to eligible low-income households affected by natural disasters. These benefits are delivered via electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, much like... Read more »
Protecting business continuity and minimizing downtime during unforeseen events are paramount concerns for any organization. Solutions for business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) offered by Microsoft encompass a range of tools and... Read more »
A catastrophic event within the healthcare system, resulting in widespread morbidity, mortality, or significant disruption to healthcare services, constitutes a major healthcare crisis. Examples include large-scale outbreaks of infectious disease, failures in... Read more »
A governmental body typically responsible for developing and implementing strategies to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. This often involves coordinating across various agencies and stakeholders, including local communities,... Read more »