Disaster Recovery Journal




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Trial by Fire
In May, 1996, France’s largest bank, Credit Lyonnais, erupted in flames. Despite the fact it was morning, a thick, black tower of smoke dominated the skyline, blocking out the sun. By: Adele Hars



Hurricane Damage in Virgin Islands Repaired
 This article examines various projects of reconstruction on the island of St. Thomas, which resulted from Hurricane Bertha. By: Ted Brown and Brent Woodworth


Disasters Harm More than Buildings and People
 When planning for the future, it is important to keep in mind the communication ties of your company with the private sector. The article stresses details regarding emergency public relations. By: Gregory K. Shields

8th Annual Corporate Contingency Planning & Exhibition
After eight successful years, the best established conference in the disaster recovery industry will be held in San Diego, California, March 9-12, 1997.

Some Techniques for Business Impact Analysis
This article stresses the importance of creating a detailed business impact analysis for your entire organization. By: Geoffrey H. Wold


Satisfied Attendees + Full Exhibit Hall = Successful Conference
On September 9-11, 1996 the Eighth International Disaster Recovery Symposium and Exhibition was held in Atlanta, Ga. This article offers a brief summary of the events. By: Janette Ballman and David- Glen Smith

Recovery Planning Can Speed Your Return to Business
 Besides creating a disaster recovery plan, it is important to analyze the potential catastrophes that affect your business; it is equally important to test out the resulting data. The article outlines key points for preparing for the unknown. By: Ms. Michael C. Redmond, Richard P. Luongo, Joel F. Tietz



White Paper:Insurance
Examination of your company’s insurance policies can safeguard against further damages. This article suggests measures to help reduce additional costs. By: Tari Schreider

Test Last? Maybe Not
 This article stresses the importance of testing a company’s disaster recovery plan before a catastrophe proves the plan’s failings. By: Ben Woodworth, CDRP

Effective Data Backup
 This article examines different processes of data storage and offers new perspectives. By: Alan Lyons

Hoping for the Best, Preparing for the Worst
A case study of using a dynamic simulation exercise to rehearse a company’s Incident Management Plan. By: David W. Stacy, CDRP and Piotrek Stamieszkin

Building a Public/Private Partnership in Emergency Management
For a number of years, the United States has relied upon government and volunteer groups to help assist individuals and businesses in the time of catastrophes. The article suggests an alternative measure for helping to aid all victims in the private and public sectors. By: James Lee Witt, Director of FEMA

What are the Chances?
The possibilities of a major disaster striking cannot be predicted accurately; with this in mind, this article shows how the laws of probability can help plan for an unpredictable event. By: Mark Jablonowski

Automated Disaster Recovery Plan Auditing
This article demonstrates techniques of artificial intelligence applied toward disaster recovery planning. By: Albert J. Marcella, Jr. and James V. Rauff

1996 PC Based Software Survey


1996 Mainframe Software Survey


Emergency Preparedness as an Olympic Event
As a review of the entire planning process for the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Ga., this article reexamines the preparation for the games and the resulting events. By: John Copenhaver, CDRP


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