Technology Lessons Learned from the West Fertilizer Plant Explosion (001)
Part of TCEAPresented by Speaker(s): Frances Karels
The 2013 West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion presented unique challenges for West ISD, particularly in the realm of technology. This presentation offers a firsthand account of the critical technology lessons learned by the district regarding technology s role during and after the disaster focusing on communication, infrastructure, data recovery, and long-term recovery efforts. It is a story of resilience, adaptation, and the importance of preparedness.
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