Disasters like earthquakes and flood destroy homes and generate vast amounts of waste. Is there a better, greener way to ...

A disaster recovery plan covers all the steps necessary to enable a business to return to normal operation in the event of a disaster or incident such as a flood, fire or major information system ...

From a fire started by a carelessly tossed cigarette to a building demolished by a hurricane, physical damage to could either mean the end of your business or be a temporary bump in the road, ...

Discover how disaster recovery sites keep businesses operational in crises. Learn about crucial factors and examples that can help you choose the right backup site.

The flooding of Houston and its surrounding areas caused by Hurricane Harvey is a blockbuster disaster movie made real. This is a human tragedy of epic proportions. The flooding of Houston and its ...

Hurricane is not a new event in the Caribbean. Unfortunately, the location of the ‘rocks’ in the Caribbean Sea on which we ...

The U.S. government is often a rapid responder when disasters—such as disease outbreaks, hurricanes, tsunamis, and terrorist attacks—strike at home or abroad. In the United States, the president ...

In the 1970's, California (U.S.) resources were severely taxed by major wildfire outbreaks. These incidents required the cooperation of multiple agencies that did not usually work together. Many ...

Disasters are growing in frequency and intensity It’s common to experience a variety of emotions before, during, and after a disaster Being prepared and getting support can help protect mental health ...

Source: Kaite Cherry, photo courtesy of James A. Harvey, used with permission Though the COVID-19 pandemic has been called 'unprecedented,' disasters have been occurring across the globe for all human ...

In the 1980s, the average annual cost of natural disasters worldwide was $50 billion. In 2012, Superstorm Sandy met that mark in two days. As it tore through New York and New Jersey on its journey up ...