Disaster Preparedness & Recovery

2011 was a memorable year for the emergency management field — and for the many Americans impacted by disasters.

By: Jim McKay
January 31, 2012

Much of this infrastructure is decades old and will take millions of dollars to maintain and replace.

By: Eric Holdeman
January 25, 2012

John Hayes addresses how NOAA is keeping up with a warming climate and societal changes.

By: Elaine Pittman
January 19, 2012

CEO shares why the restaurant chain seeks to be first to reopen following a disaster.

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By: Elaine Pittman
January 17, 2012

The importance of public-private partnerships was highlighted at the International Disaster Conference and Expo in New Orleans.

By: Elaine Pittman
January 16, 2012

A gap in satellites could leave emergency managers without severe weather information that they’ve come to rely on.

By: Jim McKay
January 12, 2012

The Spaceway provides Plan B interoperability without the limitations of traditional satellites.

By: Sarah Rich
January 11, 2012

Officials plan to install a weather tracking system to provide real-time updates to the county’s Emergency Operations Center and the public.

By: News Staff
December 23, 2011

A rundown of the 11 most read articles in 2011.

By: Jay Oxton
December 16, 2011

How Pitney Bowes got back to business after flames destroyed its mail services facility.


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