It would seem only logical that after 9/11, one of the most horrific days in American history, corporations large and small would be ready for unforeseen catastrophic events. However, by one recent estimate, less than 38% have put a complete disaster recovery plan in place - the policies, processes, procedures, and architecture to deal with unforeseen events. In the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, IT managers are again forced to reassess how well prepared they and their organizations are to manage through and recover from natural or man-made disasters.