With disaster response and recovery still leading the news across the country, the Red Cross announced yesterday a groundbreaking joint effort with Dell that will change the future of disaster response, the new Social Media Digital Operations Center for Humanitarian Relief.
Previously, all disaster response was based on direct incoming communications to emergency services. The new Digital Operations Center will [Read more…] about Disaster Response Gets Social
Our thoughts go out to those affected by the devastating tornadoes across the Midwest and Southeast. ModSpace is working with the Red Cross and other responders to help where we can.
We’re following the situation closely to ensure we have temporary facilities available in the disaster areas for emergency relief, temporary schools, retail business recovery, administrative offices and more.
Here are some links you may find useful:
American Red Cross – Relief updates and donations
FEMA – News on the federal emergency response
Small Business Administration – Help for rebuilding your business
DisasterAssistance.gov – Federal assistance for rebuilding your home
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster – Coalition of nonprofit disaster response organizations
Branson Tornado Facebook Page – Local news and updates on post-disaster activities
Recent studies by the Department of Homeland Security confirm that businesses that reopen within days of a major disaster are up to four times more likely to resume normal operations, even thrive. Businesses that fail to reopen quickly often fail altogether.
With this in mind, more businesses are implementing disaster continuity plans now, to avoid being caught off guard by Mother Nature. Disaster continuity plans are detailed guidebooks for keeping critical business operations up and running through disasters large and small. Getting started on your plan is easy. [Read more…] about Would Your Business Survive a Natural Disaster?
Leasing a mobile office can be a little confusing, even daunting task for those unfamiliar with the products available, leasing and set-up process. To ease your leasing concerns, ModSpace has developed this simple 10-step process so you can confidently get the right mobile office to suit your needs and budget. [Read more…] about 10 Steps to Leasing the Right Mobile Office
