Cartographic representations of hazard-prone areas within the United States provide crucial information regarding the geographical distribution of various threats, such as earthquakes, wildfires, floods, and hurricanes. These visualizations often employ different colors,... Read more »
Applications designed for business continuity manage the complexities of restoring data and IT infrastructure after disruptive events. These tools typically offer features such as automated failover to backup systems, data replication and... Read more »
A state-level declaration of this type, specific to a year, signifies that an event or series of events has overwhelmed local resources and capabilities. Such declarations typically follow severe weather phenomena like... Read more »
The song “Flirtin’ with Disaster” by the Southern rock band Molly Hatchet, released in 1979, is renowned for its memorable guitar riff and driving rhythm. The composition tells a story of a... Read more »
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 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 »