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Sprint Deal Could Open Up U.S. Networks To Hacking
May 28, 2013 8:00 am | by PETER SVENSSON,AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsSen. Charles Schumer urged regulators to "use extreme caution" when reviewing the proposed acquisition of No. 3 cell carrier Sprint Nextel by Japan's Softbank, saying the Japanese company's use of Chinese networking equipment could open up U.S. networks to snooping and hacking.
Outage At San Diego Airport Delays Flights
May 28, 2013 7:55 am | News | CommentsPower has been restored to a San Diego Airport terminal, after an outage caused minor flight delays and forced security workers to hand-screen luggage and passengers. San Diego Airport Authority spokeswoman Cheryl Brown says the electricity was back on in Terminal 1 just after 3:30 a.m. Sunday.
Farmers, Firefighters Partner On Hazards Maps
May 24, 2013 2:32 pm | by M.L. JOHNSON,Associated Press | News | CommentsPresident Barack Obama eliminated money for the center and eight similar programs overseen by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in his budget plan. It's unclear what Congress will do, but the centers have been previously threatened with budget cuts and saw the money restored.
Continuity Q&A: Walt Thomasson On Balanced Testing Exercises
May 24, 2013 12:31 pm | by Jonna Mayberry, Editor | Articles | CommentsContinuity Insights sat down with Walt Thomasson, Managing Director at Rentsys Recovery Services to find out more about the best testing strategies and current industry trends. "We see a large gap in the market right now when it comes to creating a well-balanced exercise program."
WHO: 22 Deaths Worldwide From Coronavirus
May 24, 2013 10:54 am | by JOHN HEILPRIN,Associated Press | News | CommentsWorld Health Organization officials said Thursday that their probe into the deadly new coronavirus that has now claimed 22 lives is being delayed because of a dispute over the ownership rights to a sample — a claim disputed by the researcher at the center of the issue.
Hurricane Center: Beware Of The Storm Surge
May 24, 2013 10:45 am | by JENNIFER KAY,Associated Press | News | CommentsDuring a hurricane, storm surge is one of the greatest threats to life and land, yet many people don't understand the dire warnings from forecasters to get out of its way. So this season, they hope to offer easy-to-understand, color-coded maps and change the way they talk to the public.
Ardent Sentry Preps Northcom, First Responders For Disasters
May 24, 2013 10:37 am | by American Forces Press Service | News | CommentsA perfect storm of simulated disasters is slowly unfolding across the United States, as thousands of military and Defense Department members join their interagency partners in fine-tuning their disaster-response processes just ahead of the upcoming hurricane and wildfire seasons.
Flooding Forces Evacuation Of 1,300 In ND Town
May 24, 2013 10:30 am | by BLAKE NICHOLSON & DAVE KOLPACK, Associated Press | News | CommentsA dam that threatened to give way and flood a North Dakota town was holding back the water on Wednesday, though the 1,300 residents of Cavalier were still being told to stay away from their homes. The evacuations included two or three patients at a hospital and 63 people in a nursing home and assisted living center, county Emergency Manager Andrew Kirking said.
Emergency Management Drill Riles Keystone Pipeline Opponents
May 24, 2013 10:08 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsFall River County Emergency Manager Frank Maynard said an outside group of people in South Dakota with a stake in emergency management issues devised the scenario and he did not know what was being used as the source of the threat for Tuesday's drill until after it was carried out. He declined to identify any members of the group or where they are based, saying, "I'm not throwing anyone under the bus."
Japan To Host World Conference On Disaster Risk Reduction
May 24, 2013 9:46 am | by The United Nations | News | CommentsJapan will host the world conference slated to be held next year at which countries will adopt the successor to the current global blueprint for disaster risk reduction efforts, it was announced at a United Nation forum on the issue that wrapped up in Geneva.
Text Of President Obama's Speech On Terrorism
May 23, 2013 2:57 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsPresident Barack Obama's speech on the fight against terrorism at the National Defense University, as provided by the White House:"It's an honor to return to the National Defense University. Here, at Fort McNair, Americans have served in uniform since 1791— standing guard in the early days of the Republic, and contemplating the future of warfare here in the 21st century ..."
Hurricane Forecast: Another Busy Atlantic Season
May 23, 2013 2:55 pm | by SETH BORENSTEIN,AP Science Writer | News | CommentsGet ready for another busy hurricane season, maybe unusually wild, federal forecasters say. Their prediction Thursday calls for 13 to 20 named Atlantic storms, 7 to 11 that strengthen into hurricanes and 3 to 6 that become major hurricanes.
UN Global Disasters Forum Opens With Condolences For Oklahoma City Tornado Victims
May 22, 2013 9:25 am | by The United Nations | News | Comments“Our thoughts and hearts go to the people of Oklahoma and we hope that help will reach those in need soon,” Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson told participants at the opening of the 4th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, which is on the theme: “Invest Today for a Safer Tomorrow.”
UN: Private Sector Must Engage In Disaster Risk Reduction To Avoid Economic Losses
May 22, 2013 9:23 am | by The United Nations | News | CommentsA report highlights how the transformation of the global economy over the last 40 years has led to rapid increases in disaster risk in low-, medium- and high-income countries, with the search for lower costs and higher productivity driving business into hazard-prone locations with little or no consideration of the consequences on global supply chains.
Efficiency, Affordability & Simplicity: The Journey To Continuous Availability
May 21, 2013 11:51 am | by EMC & Continuity Insights | Webinars | CommentsTuesday, June 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. EDT When it comes to determining whether a continuous-availability or high-availability solution is best, many organizations have a lot of questions. Learn the difference between a continuous-availability and a high availability-solution, how to protect mission-critical assets, and much more! REGISTER TODAY!
