Field notes from the front lines of emergency response

Practical perspective on disaster response, government contracting, and the operations behind a 21-hour deployment.

What Happens in the First 21 Hours of a Disaster Deployment

Most people do not think about what happens between the moment a disaster strikes and the moment boots...

Why Government Contractors Fail DOL Audits — and How to Reduce Risk

Many SCA compliance failures are preventable. While legal and consultant guidance is important, contractors often avoid issues by...

Solar Farms Do Not Build Themselves. Here Is What the Workforce Actually Looks Like.

The solar industry gets a lot of attention for its technology. Better panels, smarter inverters, longer battery storage....

Why Government Contractors Keep Losing DOL Audits (And How to Stop)

Here is something most government contractors do not want to admit: a lot of SCA compliance failures are...

What Happens When a Storm Knocks Out Power to a Hospital?

When a hurricane makes landfall, the first thing people worry about is their homes. But somewhere across town,...