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Executive Action Alone Won’t Save Us from Climate Change

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Stafford Act, which are commonly used for national emergency or disaster declarations. Section 201 of the NEA authorizes the president broad discretion to declare a national emergency, which gives access to presidential authorities embedded in existing statute. Biden also hinted at such unilateral action.

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Year in Review: Key Trends in Critical Event Management

everbridge

Critical Infrastructure Under Siege: There was a substantial uptick in attacks on critical infrastructure, including power grids, water supply systems, and transportation networks. Notable data breaches and ransomware incidents underscored the importance of proactive and adaptable cybersecurity measures.

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What is Business Continuity?

Erwood Group

It is disaster preparedness for business. Now that we know that business continuity in its simplest form, is disaster preparedness for business; we need to discuss more how as a business we properly prepare for disasters and disruptions. What is business continuity? There you go. Properties. If not, who does?