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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. December 2022.

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Chronic Hazards

everbridge

Four steps for organizations to proactively address chronic hazards Global climate change continues to have a profound impact on businesses worldwide, with chronic hazards such as flooding, wildfires, and extreme weather conditions posing a significant risk to industries.

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10 Disaster Recovery Plan Mistakes to Avoid for Your Business

Erwood Group

That’s a sobering statistic that underscores the importance of having a solid disaster recovery plan in place. However, even with the best intentions, many organizations make common mistakes that can leave them vulnerable to downtime, data loss, and costly recovery efforts.

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Preparing for Safe Electrical Disaster Recovery During Hurricane Season Using NFPA 70B

National Fire Protection Association

A great resource for establishing a plan for analyzing and making any necessary repairs to electrical systems during disaster recovery is Annex K of NFPA 70B, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. Although the power may be temporary in nature, it still must be managed to reduce the risk of shock and arc flash hazards.

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Supporting the Next Generation of Hazard & Disaster Researchers

Business Resilience Decoded

Episode 148: Supporting the Next Generation of Hazard & Disaster Researchers We are looking to fill roles in our organizations with talented, diverse individuals. There is an equity lens we need to remember when it comes to disaster recovery.

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Evaluating the Safety, Hazards, and Risks in Your Organization’s Physical Environments

Business Resilience Decoded

Episode 144: Evaluating the Safety, Hazards, and Risks in Your Organization’s Physical Environments When was the last time you evaluated the threats to your physical environment? Book Mathews as a speaker Jon Seals, producer Jon Seals is the editor in chief at Disaster Recovery Journal , the leading magazine/event in business continuity.

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New Report: Streamlining Emergency Management

Recovery Diva

Constructs include the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program, the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), and threat and hazard identification and risk assessments (THIRAs).”