Explosions in Beirut
More than hundred people lost their lives after two massive blasts struck the city of Beirut in Lebanon with widespread damage to constructions and infrastructure across the city.
Category Archives: Disaster Recovery Planning
Resuming Normal Operations at the Workplace
Overview The following manual outlines recommendations and best practices to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19 across work locations in heavy industries such as manufacturing while simultaneously preserving the health and safety of workers, vendors, customers and other individuals. The strategies and approaches detailed in this manual would have to be adapted to the […]
California Authorities Probe in Forced Power Outages as a Preventive Measure
Forced power outages as a preventive measure have raised a lot questions in the recent past. Last month, a major fire in the Lafayette County in California caused significant damage to property and forced residents to evacuate. The strategy was severely criticized by public officials and residents alike as it was poorly implemented. So much […]
Hurricane Dorian Approaches Florida
After wreaking havoc upon the Bahamas, Hurricane Dorian now begins to approach the south eastern American state of Florida. Hurricane Dorian has devastated with roaring storms parts of many islands in the Bahamas, including Grand Bahama, the northernmost island that’s merely 100 miles off the coast of Florida. Homes have been reduced to debris, people […]
Power Outages Due to Extreme Weather
What Causes Power Outages Official sources confirm that nearly four fifths of all power outages result from inclement weather, including severe cold, harsh storms and heat waves. The rest are caused by accidents and equipment breakdown. Annually, power outages imply a $150 million loss of revenue for American businesses mainly due to damage to transmission […]
