Gun violence has become a leading cause of death in the United States of America. It has become a reality that consumes the lives of tens of thousands of people each year. The year 2018 has seen so far more
Typhoon Mangkhut
Mangkhut is one of the strongest tropical cyclones to have occurred anywhere in the world in 2018. Hundreds of people lost their lives and many went missing amidst a spray of storms, rains and landslides. The typhoon couldn’t have struck
Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence started off as a tropical wave but gained enough momentum owing to the availability of ample moisture, low wind shear and other conducive environmental factors that turned it into a full-fledged tropical cyclone to kick start the 2018
Snowstorms
Winter storms are normal occurrences in extreme climates prevalent in Polar Regions. The phenomenon can take various forms such as snow, winds, sleet, blowing snows, squalls, freezing rains, coastal floods and so on. The impact of such hazards on individuals
Hurricane Lane
About Hurricane Lane Hawaiians braced themselves as their precious islands prepared for the approaching Hurricane Lane that looked all set to wreak havoc once it crossed the ocean and struck ground. Many places had already seen considerable rainfall. Big Island,
Ferguson Fire
The Ferguson Fire In the month of July, a devastating fire broke out in the Yosemite Valley that attained mammoth proportions. The fire broke out in the Ferguson Ridge Road area – hence the name Ferguson Fire. Nearly 100,000 acres
10 Important Steps to Reduce Earthquake Effects on Your Business
Many parts of the world are earthquake prone. Unfortunately, they strike without warning and depending on the severity, the damage can vary from cracked windows to collapsed buildings. Death tolls are dependent on the region where the earthquake strikes and
Snowstorm Disrupts the East Coast – Was Your Business Prepared?
A few weeks ago, El Niño storms were lashing the west coast and the last week was the turn of the west coast. These events are common and predictions are that they will get worse over the coming years. If
Train Employees for Disaster – Empower Them
In many organizations, the impression among employees is that Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans are only for the computer geeks. This impression is never healthy when it comes to Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans and planning. The best
Communications During an Emergency
One of the key steps during an emergency is the communications modality. If key personnel cannot keep in touch with one another and with the staff, then the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plan execution will be impeded,. Some of