
Report: 90% of U.S. Counties Have Declared Federal Disasters
90% of U.S. counties experienced a climate-related federal disaster over the course of the last decade – but some areas saw more assistance than others. A new report says it’s time to reevaluate how the country invests in preventative measures. The 650-page report from Rebuild By Design, Atlas of Disaster, found nearly every county in […] View More
DRI International Releases 8th Annual Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report
DRI International has published its Eighth Annual Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report, available as a free resource download in the online DRI Library. Supported by the DRI Future Vision Committee (FVC), a group of international thought leaders in the field, it gives an independent analysis of current and emerging risks as perceived by those […] View More
Moore County Power Station Attack Highlights Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
Thousands of North Carolinians remain without power following the Dec. 4 attack on multiple electrical substations in Moore County, NC. Such infrastructure disruptions can have immediate and devastating results. “This power disruption is an unfortunate reminder that when infrastructure is not secured, the damage can be catastrophic for the surrounding area,” said DRI President and […] View More
Are You Ready for a ‘Triple-Demic’ For the Holidays?
Health officials are warning of a serious jump in COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity throughout the winter, reminding us that the pandemic hasn’t left us yet. What can your organization expect? The U.S. is seeing an unusually high increase in respiratory infections over the past few weeks, according to the Centers for […] View More
What Does the Twitter Chaos Mean for Disaster Response?
Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter has drawn a lot of attention to the inner workings of the social media network. But for resilience professionals, the bigger concern is the potential disruption of a valuable tool for communicating during a disaster. In an emergency, Twitter can be a vital tool to get messaging out to a […] View More
European Union Announces Top 10 Emerging Cyber Threats
Cyber threats are top of mind for modern resilience professionals – but what kind of threats are coming in the future, and are you ready for them? The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has released a list of security threats it expects to emerge by 2030, as part of a “foresight exercise.” While many […] View More
DRI and Maryland Dept. of Emergency Management Partner For Resilience Training
Throughout the week of Nov. 14, DRI International joined with the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) to provide a special combination course on cyber resilience, business continuity and disaster recovery – the fourth class of this nature to date! These training sessions, led by DRI Director of Product Development Rob Zegarra and DRI’s newest […] View MoreThe Threat of Cyber Attacks is Taking a Serious Psychological Toll on Security Professionals
Are you confident your BCM strategies can withstand a successful cyber attack? If you’re concerned about your organization’s capabilities, you’re far from alone, according the new research. A Wakefield Research study based on responses from 1,600 security and IT leaders worldwide found that 92% are concerned they will be unable to maintain business continuity if […] View MoreThe Prime Time to Prepare People for Hurricanes? Before the Storm Has Even Formed
Behavioral studies have shown that those who develop plans for storms before they’re on the horizon are far more likely to evacuate when the time comes. But according to storm preparation experts, there’s still the chance for missteps. The Tampa Bay Times spoke with experts in storm prep, response and recovery to identify the best […] View More
Why Are Climate Change Protests Targeting Museums?
A surprising side effect of climate change disasters – museums now have to plan for threats to their collections. The start of an unusual trend, activists are hoping to gain attention by targeting works of art in the name of climate change. First, members of a group called Just Stop Oil splashed tomato soup over […] View More