It's exceedingly crucial for residents and business owners to be aware of evacuation orders and understand how their actions can impact emergency crews. Thorough risk analyses and even instituting tabletop exercises can help ensure that areas will be able to react properly when the unexpected occurs.

Redspin, a California-based IT security audit firm found that in 2012, 146 total breaches impacting 500 or more individuals were reported, up from 121 in 2011. However, the number of patient records that were impacted was roughly 2.4 million, which is significantly less than the 10.6 million patient records impacted in 2011.

The Boston Globe reported that city officials have issued more than 500 tickets to property owners who failed to adequately clear sidewalks or who put snow on city streets and sidewalks.

While the healthcare industry has been in the news more often for such issues, a recent article in CSO explained that all sectors should remain diligent in properly educating employees on proper uses of mobile devices.

President Barack Obama declared States of Emergency for Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island. Thousands of residents and businesses across the Eastern Seaboard are still without power and areas are trying to return back to normal operations.

Winter storm Nemo is expected to roll across New England Friday night and most of Saturday, dumping up to two feet of snow in some areas. There are also warnings of possible coastal flooding, as Nemo will hit some states at high tide.

In order to ensure quick business resumption should any malfeasance take place, working with business continuity consultants can help companies perform thorough risk analyses. The right preparation will educate employees and provide solutions to repair damages that occur.

Menino told reporters earlier this week that the Bay State was extremely lucky, because when the superstorm hit the East Coast, Boston's tides were low. Had Sandy hit during high tide, more than 6 percent of the city's land area could have been underwater. 

The Washington Post announced last week that it has become the latest victim of cyber attacks targeting U.S. news media. Officials suspect that the growing list of organizations have all been penetrated by Chinese hackers.

The city of Pittsburgh is working hard to prevent another incident like the flash floods from 2011. The families of four victims have sued several government and private entities, claiming that more could have been done to stop the deaths.