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‘Your Husband is a Polar Bear, Skinny’: FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Translation Blunder

DRI Drive

But if you were an Alaskan native looking for federal aid, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) response turned out to be literal nonsense. It’s a gaffe that highlights the need for common sense communication after a disaster.

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Book Review: Case Studies in Disaster Recovery

Recovery Diva

Review of Case Studies in Disaster Recovery – A Volume in the Disaster and Emergency Management: Case Studies in Adaptation and Innovation Series. Keywords: disaster recovery, adaptation, innovation, resiliency, case studies, Reviewer : Irmak Renda-Tanali, D.Sc. Volume Editor: Jane Kushma, Ph.D. Pages: 272.

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Business Continuity vs. Disaster Recovery: What’s the Difference?

Pure Storage

Business Continuity vs. Disaster Recovery: What’s the Difference? It’s important to understand the distinctions between business continuity planning (BCP) and disaster recovery planning (DRP) because they each entail a different set of problems, priorities, and solutions. What Is Disaster Recovery Planning?

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How to Build a Disaster Recovery Plan for Better Business Continuity

Alert Media

Planning is key to bouncing back from a disaster. Learn what to include in a successful disaster recovery plan and the steps to build one.

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How to Create a Network Disaster Recovery Plan

Pure Storage

How to Create a Network Disaster Recovery Plan by Pure Storage Blog When Colonial Pipeline fell victim to a devastating cyberattack in May 2021, the company’s operations came to a standstill, leading to widespread fuel shortages throughout the eastern United States. What Is a Network Disaster Recovery Plan?

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Introducing Pure Protect //Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)

Pure Storage

Introducing Pure Protect //Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) by Pure Storage Blog In today’s unpredictable world, natural disasters are ramping up in both frequency and intensity. Combatting these various threats and disasters can lead to complex solutions and costly applications that only solve part of the problem.

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Master Disaster Recovery Plan: A Guide for Businesses

BryghtPath

Craft a robust master disaster recovery plan. Learn to manage incidents, communicate effectively, and execute post-disaster strategies for business continuity. The post Master Disaster Recovery Plan: A Guide for Businesses appeared first on Bryghtpath.