Catastrophic data loss prevention by global coordinator

A computer readable storage device of a dispersed storage network (DSN) comprises:

• a first memory section that stores operational instructions that, when executed by local management unit of a first locally operated DSN memory of the DSN, cause the local management unit to:
• determine a DSN memory issue, wherein the DSN includes a plurality of locally operated DSN memories and at least one global DSN management unit, and wherein the plurality of locally operated DSN memories includes the first locally operated DSN memory;
• a second memory section that stores operational instructions that, when executed by the local management unit, cause the local management unit to:
• determine whether the DSN issue is a global DSN issue or a local DSN issue;
• and
• when the DSN issue is the global DSN issue:
• determine whether the local management unit is configured as a DSN global management unit;
• and
• when the local management unit is not configured as the global DSN management unit:
• generate DSN operational issue information based on the DSN memory issue;
• and
• a third memory section that stores operational instructions that, when executed by the local management unit, cause the local management unit to:
• send the DSN operational issue information to the global DSN management unit.