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Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11: Where we have been and where we are headed in disaster management

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

On each anniversary of the tragedy which struck humanity on 9/11/01, we take a moment to reflect on those lives that were lost, families forever changed, and the strength, heroism, and resilience seen in America. The state of preparedness in the United States is evolving.

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Hazardous Conditions: Mitigation Planning and Pandemics

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Thus, planning must go beyond disaster response but also building community resilience by bolstering healthcare, Internet access, and other needs for direct assistance when it is needed most. The post Hazardous Conditions: Mitigation Planning and Pandemics appeared first on National Center for Disaster Preparedness | NCDP.

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Using Budget Principles to Prepare for Future Pandemics and Other Disasters

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

In my role leading the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University’s Climate School, as well as through other positions, I have dedicated my career to fostering the impact of disaster research in the fields of policy and practice. Finally, we need to look at our human resources in disaster resilience.

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33 Data Privacy Week Comments from Industry Experts in 2023

Solutions Review

Organizations use video conferencing to discuss M&A, legal, military, healthcare, intellectual property and other topics, and even corporate strategies. While it’s clear there is a dire need for more effective data protection, it is also crucial that businesses have disaster recovery solutions in place should the worst occur.