“The recent flash floods in Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York serve as a stark reminder of how vulnerable we are to natural disasters. Protecting business data and technology systems isn’t just an afterthought during such a crisis — instead, it’s a collective responsibility that helps communities maintain stability and resilience in the face of immense challenges.”
Eric Holdeman is a nationally known emergency manager. He has worked in emergency management at the federal, state and local government levels. Today he serves as the Director, Center for Regional Disaster Resilience (CRDR), which is part of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER). The focus for his work there is engaging the public and private sectors to work collaboratively on issues of common interest, regionally and cross jurisdictionally.