www . AmericanSecurityToday . com 2021 CHAMPIONS - Edition 60
Across all natural disaster incidents , successfully delivering an optimal response relies heavily on accurate real-time situational awareness alongside accessible communications . Enhancing Critical Communica- tions During Natural Disasters
Guest Editorial by Chris Wall – Direc- tor of Sales at Rajant Corporation
Natural disasters have always posed a significant risk , strik- ing anywhere and anytime .
These types of disasters are especially prevalent in the United States .
The National Centers for Envi- ronmental Information reports that 308 weather climate disas- ters have occurred in the coun- try since 1980 , presenting com- bined damage costs of $ 2.085 trillion .
In addition to economic dam- age , natural disasters can have devastating consequences on
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