Emergency Management
The Five Phases of Emergency Management: How AI is Transforming Each One
From preparedness to mitigation, the five phases of emergency management have been defined by FEMA for decades. Here's how AI-powered platforms are changing what's possible at every stage.
June 15, 20268 min read
COOP
FCD-1 and FCD-2: What Every Federal Agency COOP Planner Needs to Know
Federal Continuity Directives 1 and 2 establish the framework for federal executive branch COOP. Here's a practical breakdown of requirements and how to meet them.
June 8, 20266 min read
Business Continuity
RTO vs RPO: Understanding the Difference and Why Both Matter for Your DRP
Recovery Time Objective and Recovery Point Objective are two of the most critical metrics in disaster recovery planning. Most organizations get one right and neglect the other.
June 1, 20265 min read
AI & Technology
How GPT-4o is Changing Incident Command: Real-Time AI Summaries in Active Emergencies
Incident commanders are traditionally overwhelmed with incoming data during active emergencies. AI-generated situational summaries are changing how command decisions get made.
May 22, 20267 min read
Emergency Management
Employee Accountability During Emergencies: Why Spreadsheets Always Fail
Every organization thinks their spreadsheet-based headcount process will hold up in a real emergency. It won't. Here's why — and what to do instead.
May 15, 20264 min read
Compliance
FFIEC BCP Examination: What Examiners Look For and How to Be Ready
Financial institution examiners have sharpened their focus on BCP after a series of high-profile outages. Here's the documentation and evidence they expect to see.
May 8, 20266 min read