Over the course of the last few days, we have been reminded that preparing for disasters remains a priority for those living on the Gulf Coast. Almost seven years to the day after Katrina brought so much devastation to New…
Tag: New Orleans
Happy Birthday to You: Disaster Recovery International Foundation!
This Wednesday marked the first birthday of the Disaster Recovery International Foundation, a charitable foundation created by DRI International to raise funds for organizations that provide help in times of disaster. The foundation has used those funds and the sweat of some…
A Final Note of Appreciation …
Almost two weeks have passed since our Volunteer Day in New Orleans. I just wanted to publicly acknowledge one more individual who recognizes that there is no "I" in team. As assignments were being doled out and the day was…
What has DRI Done for You Lately? Just Ask a Homeowner in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward
Daniel Mikulsky. I have an answer to the question that has been floated by the naysayers in our industry. Over 40 DRI certified business continuity planners left the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans at 7:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning…
Volunteer Days and Days to Come!
The conference is only a few short days behind us, but already we are thinking about DRI 2013 and the next Volunteer Day. I just wanted to thank all of the volunteers from our extremely successful Volunteer Day, held Saturday, May…
Welcome to (and from!) New Orleans!
Well the time has come...our conference is just a couple of days away. And, as you can see, I am already in New Orleans enjoying the warm sunshine, the great food, and the music. Our long anticipated Volunteer Day is…
DRI2012: Just Around the Corner
How could it be? DRI2012 is but a week away. Volunteer Day, which has met an amazingly enthusiastic response, is right around the corner (a mere Clyde's Corner away - sorry couldn't resist). Honestly, I had my doubts about doing a weekly…
Going, Going, Gone!
The online auction for the Disaster Recovery International Foundation will close on May 16 at 5 p.m. There are some really fantastic items and your donation not only supports a great cause but also is tax deductible. Some select items…
New Orleans and New York Linked By Disaster and Determination
Jazz fans know that New Orleans' JazzFest begins in New Orleans today, and for two music and food-filled weekends, JazzFest fans get to hear the best in the business on 12 stages under the hot Louisiana sun. But in the spring of…
Webinar: DRI Foundation FAQs
You know DRI International, but you may not know about the Disaster Recovery International Foundation. That's why we're holding a "DRI Foundation FAQs" webinar - to raise awareness of the foundation and its projects, to let you know how you can…