Montana experiences a range of natural hazards, including wildfires, floods, severe storms, landslides, and earthquakes. Wildfires are particularly prevalent due to the state’s expansive forests and dry climate. Flooding often occurs during... Read more »
A fully operational replica of a primary data center, ready to assume operations immediately in case of a disaster, is a critical component of robust disaster recovery strategies. This duplicate facility maintains... Read more »
The catastrophic nuclear accident at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant near Pripyat, Ukraine, on April 26, 1986, resulted from a flawed reactor design coupled with human error during a safety test. The... Read more »
Minimizing the impacts of hazards, such as earthquakes, floods, or droughts, involves a systematic approach to lessening vulnerabilities and risks. This proactive process encompasses a range of strategies, from bolstering infrastructure resilience... Read more »
The Disaster Artist, a 2017 biographical comedy-drama, draws its source material from Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell’s 2013 non-fiction book of the same name. The book recounts Sestero’s experiences as a struggling... Read more »
The allocation of resources during the COVID-19 pandemic encompassed a wide range of essential supplies and services. This included medical equipment like ventilators and personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as the... Read more »
A rapid downhill flow of soil, rock, and debris saturated with water is known as a devastating natural hazard. Often triggered by intense rainfall, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions, these events can engulf... Read more »
Identifying the single “worst” natural disaster in United States history presents a complex challenge. Disasters vary significantly in terms of measurable impacts like fatalities, economic damage, and long-term societal disruption. While the... Read more »
Withdrawals from retirement accounts, like 401(k)s and IRAs, made specifically due to federally declared disasters are often referred to as hardship withdrawals related to qualified disasters. These withdrawals can provide individuals with... Read more »
Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) are two crucial metrics used in disaster recovery planning. RTO defines the maximum acceptable duration for a system to be offline following a... Read more »