Disaster Recovery

Few businesses can afford to shut down for an extended period of time, regardless of the cause. If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that disaster can strike in any shape, at any time. Be prepared with the time-tested strategies in Business Continuity Management: Building an Effective Incident Management Plan and protect your employees while ensuring your company survives the unimaginable.

What would happen if terrorists detonated a nuclear device high above the United States? What about if the sun emitted a large coronal mass ejection that resulted in a damaging geomagnetic storm? In either case, electrical power could be lost for months. Shortages would quickly ensue - food, water, and fuel would disappear within days. Widespread panic and suffering would be unavoidable. Are you prepared for these large-scale disasters? This audiobook will help you to prepare for two the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it (TEOTWAWKI) events: the EMP attack and the solar storm.

Conquer the Emergency Management Exam: Your Concise Guide to Disaster Preparedness and Response is a comprehensive resource designed to prepare aspiring emergency managers for the challenges of both the exam and real-world disaster scenarios. This guide focuses on delivering essential knowledge in a concise and accessible format, covering critical topics such as the Incident Command System, FEMA’s role, hazard assessments, and disaster response strategies. The book emphasizes practical insights, helping readers understand not only the theory but also the application of emergency ...

Crisis-Proof: Building an Invincible Organization with ISO 22301 How Smart Companies Turn Disruption into Competitive Advantage Through Business Continuity Mastery In a world where businesses face constant challenges and unpredictable disruptions, it’s no longer enough to simply react to problems. Crisis-Proof: Building an Invincible Organization with ISO 22301 is your practical guide to preparing your business for anything that comes your way. By leveraging ISO 22301, the international standard for business continuity management, this book shows you how to protect your operations, ensure...

In June of 2013 my house burned to the ground in the Black Forest Fire in Colorado. Following the fire my youngest child left home for college. Then I went through a rough divorce which left me alone in a new house. Finally I quit my job which got rid of a lot of other problems, but also got rid of my income. I sold pretty much what I had left and moved to a small house in the mountains. This is a brief look at the years that followed the fire and what happened to me during that time. It’s not guidance or life advice or any of that stuff, and maybe none of it applies to you at all, but if...

The 72-Hour Rule: Surviving the First Three Days of Business Disruption A Tactical ISO 22301 Playbook for Crisis Management, Fast Recovery, and Business Continuity Under Pressure In a world where business disruptions can strike without warning, the first 72 hours are critical. The 72-Hour Rule: Surviving the First Three Days of Business Disruption is your essential playbook for managing crises and recovering fast using ISO 22301, the global standard for business continuity. This tactical guide offers a clear, step-by-step approach to navigate the chaos in the first three days of disruption ...

A crucial, clear-eyed accounting of Puerto Rico's 122 years as a colony of the US. Since its acquisition by the US in 1898, Puerto Rico has served as a testing ground for the most aggressive and exploitative US economic, political, and social policies. The devastation that ensued finally grew...

For fans of Heroine and You’d Be Home Now comes a darkly unique look at the physical and mental toll of opioid withdrawal amidst the wreckage of a natural disaster. Historic, deadly tornadoes ravage the entire state and leave Savannah home alone. Nothing is where it’s supposed to be—not the roof, not the cat, and certainly not Savannah’s mother. But that’s not the worst part. The worst part is the empty pill bottle. With roads blocked and power out across multiple counties, Savannah has no way to get more painkillers. As her neighbors band together to rebuild their community, ...

In the aftermath of the Titanic disaster in 1912, the cable ship Mackay-Bennett recovers bodies from the North Atlantic, including a small, unidentified child whose recovery haunts the crew. In the present day, forensic anthropologist Emma Reardon dedicates herself to solving this century-old mystery, using modern DNA technology to identify the 'Unknown Child' buried in Halifax's Fairview Lawn Cemetery. The story weaves between the past and present, highlighting the emotional and scientific journey to uncover the truth. Emma, a sharp-eyed and resolute scientist carrying her own personal ...

When the sky turns dark and the winds pick up, it can be hard to know what to do to stay safe during a tornado. "Storm Watch: A Guide to Recognizing and Surviving Tornado Weather" is the essential guide to help you prepare for, recognize, and survive tornadoes. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to recognize the signs of tornado weather, including changes in the sky, wind, temperature, and humidity. You'll also discover how to use weather forecasts, radar, and other tools to predict and track tornadoes, so you can be prepared before they strike. But recognizing tornado weather is...

Survive. Thrive. Prepare for any crisis with the ultimate companion The Ready Citizen's Guide. Embark on a comprehensive journey through the vital field of emergency preparedness and arm yourself with knowledge to safeguard you, your loved ones, and your community. From the unforeseen chaos of natural disasters to the silent threat of pandemics, this indispensable guide traverses the complex terrain of emergencies with precision and practicality. Delve into exploring the intricate psychology of response, debunking common myths, and mastering a preparedness mindset that transcends fear. ...

This is not one of those books about the 25 thousand sightings of naked, hairy, manlike Sasquatch roaming all over the United States. Instead, it is about sometimes-naked, hairy, super-smart, strong, loyal, and courageous, ape-like men who just “appeared” around the world, a little over 5 thousand years ago, during a massive war that no one seems to want to talk about. This strange mutated group was largely responsible for saving civilizations in India, Egypt, Central America, and other places. Unfortunately and shamefully, their efforts have been lost to history as an embarrassing ...

In Station Blackout, Chuck Casto, the foremost authority on responding to nuclear disasters, shares his first-hand account of how he led the collaborative team of Japanese and American experts that faced the challenges of Fukushima. A lifetime of working in the nuclear industry prepared him to manage an extreme crisis, lessons that apply to any crisis situation.

A Story of Loss, Resilience, and Rebirth What happens when an entire city drowns — and still finds the courage to rise again? On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina ripped through the Gulf Coast and shattered New Orleans. Levees broke. Families fled. Entire neighborhoods disappeared beneath toxic floodwaters. For days, the world watched as America’s most vibrant city nearly ceased to exist. But this is not just a story of destruction. It’s a story of humanity, resilience, and a community that refused to let its culture die. Inside, you’ll discover: The full scope of the disaster — ...

Feel Unprepared for Emergencies? Learn How to Protect Your Family—Even If You’re on a Budget, Live in a Small Space, or Are Starting from Scratch. When the power goes out, store shelves are empty, or a storm rolls in with no warning… will your family be ready? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of prepping—unsure where to start, what to buy, or whether you even can prepare in your current home—you’re not alone. Most preparedness advice feels like it’s made for hardcore survivalists or people with deep pockets and rural land. But this book is different. Prepper’s ...

Master emergency communication with this comprehensive step-by-step guide that helps you stay connected with loved ones, request critical help, and access vital updates during emergencies like natural disasters, power grid failures, EMP attacks, and cyber threats. When disaster strikes...

This book tells the heroic true story of one nurse’s survival and recovery from the deadliest wildfire disaster in California history. Camp Fire Girl is a gripping and poignant account of one woman's harrowing journey through the deadliest wildfire in California's history. Written by a courageous nurse who faced the inferno head-on, this book offers a personal perspective on the heart-wrenching experience of surviving a wildfire disaster. As the flames raged around her, the author takes you on a breathtaking and emotional rollercoaster, describing the chaos, fear, and determination that ...

This book provides a step-by-step process to achieve the project’s objectives successfully. Whether you are new to recovering troubled projects or have done this before, this book will help you discover new techniques to augment your skills.

On March 1, 2007, an EF4 tornado with winds in excess of 170 miles per hour struck Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Alabama. The tornado resulted in the deaths of eight students. It destroyed the school as well as the sense of safety of the community. Over the days, weeks, and years that followed, the students, teachers and community of Enterprise struggled to make sense of the tragedy and find a path toward healing. Carol Dean, a Licensed Professional Counselor employed by the school system, was on the front lines of the healing process. In this book, she shares interviews of the ...

Divorce, death, job loss, financial ruin, a wayward child, an unfaithful spouse, drug abuse, prison time, betrayal, illness—suffering is intense, personal and profoundly life-changing, making us better and stronger or driving us to despair and hopelessness. The shock of radical losses can leave us in a spiral of hurt and pain. If this sounds like you, Disaster to Deliverance: 90 Days of Hope & Healing is for you. Disaster to Deliverance combines biblical wisdom and practical, down-to-earth advice to help you through this intensely difficult time. Dale J. Brown, PhD, a husband and pastor, ...