The following excerpt is drawn from the Prologue of Disaster Nation, a new book by David J. Alexander that examines how America’s disaster response system has become reactive, fragmented, and fiscally ...

The Maxima shopping center in Riga, Latvia, turned into a disaster zone when its roof collapsed, killing 51 people and injuring 41 others. What was once a symbol of modern design and commerce became a ...

In today’s hyperconnected digital economy, uptime is critical, and while downtime is inconvenient, it also poses a threat to reputation, revenue, and customer trust. Enterprises are expected to ...