#disaster-recovery

#disaster-recovery

More than 100 people have been confirmed dead, including 87 in Kerr County, after devastating flooding on July 4 in central Texas.

State and local governments relied on NOAA's database for budgeting and planning, which has now been retired, creating uncertainty in economic assessments for disasters.

A well-configured network is critical for deploying SQL Server FCI across multiple availability zones and regions in Azure, enabling seamless high availability and disaster recovery.

All I could think after reading her post was that there had to be a mechanism for rebuilding what was lost, not just the tangible homes but the connections between people.

The Emergency Management Department faces overwhelming challenges with a bare-bones team and limited budget, struggling to handle disaster recovery effectively in the wake of major incidents.

"Restoring drinking water service is one of the most vital steps in any disaster recovery," said State Water Board Chair E. Joaquin Esquivel. "The lifting of all drinking water advisories marks a major milestone in post-fire recovery."

"Seniors navigating the aftermath of the Eaton Fire shouldn't have to face uncertainty alone, especially regarding complex issues like reverse mortgages."

"We lost everything — our home, our agriculture, and all of our belongings," says Bishnu Humagain, reflecting on the devastating impact of the floods in Panauti.

Our house is 100 feet from the river. We were flooded. Six months after the storm, my farm near the Swannanoa River was still three feet of sand dunes.

In August 2024, our son and his family lost their home in a devastating fire. My husband and I decided to support them through this rough time.

The cancellation of federal grants and the defunding of cultural institutions significantly undermines their ability to respond effectively to climate-related disasters, risking the loss of heritage.

The earthquake that rocked Bangkok was particularly shallow, just 10km deep, intensifying the shock waves on the earth's surface.

Chaos Engineering and Disaster Recovery Testing are essential methodologies for addressing modern technological challenges beyond traditional error budgets.

The addition of Automate Disaster Recovery allows users to decrease recovery time objective (RTO) significantly, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime in service.

Data backup and recovery should be a safety net for businesses, but for many, it has become a source of frustration, complexity and risk. The numbers tell a clear story - backup inefficiencies are rising, IT teams are overburdened and security vulnerabilities remain widespread.

I never planned on getting into restoration, but once I started, I knew I had found my calling. There's something about walking into a disaster zone and knowing you can make it right again.