Disasters come in all sizes, from a hurricane or nuclear reactor breach to a local wind blowing down a power line. And, disasters can strike at any time, most often when a business is least prepared.

In Part I of this two-part series I discussed how in my extensive career in emergency management at various government levels, I’ve led successful agencies through accreditation processes. Recognizing ...

MOST IMPACTED BY APRIL’S SEVERE WEATHER. THIS INCLUDES HARDIN COUNTY, WHERE RESIDENTS ARE NOT ONLY DEALING WITH CLEANUP, BUT ALSO CONTINUED FLOODING. WLKY’S MADISON ELLIOTT HEADED THERE TODAY TO GET A ...

Disaster recovery is not a simple process. It takes months, even years, for communities to distribute aid, rebuild, and begin to move forward. Your landscape and community has likely changed in many ...

A key distinction in the realm of disaster recovery is the one between failover and failback. Both terms describe two sides of the same coin, complementary processes that are often brought together.

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