News by subject: NAT

Mercury Insurance policyholders who have been impacted by recent heavy storms in Texas and Oklahoma can report damages and losses through Mercury's claims hotline at (800) 503-3724 or digitally by visiting...

Pit Crew Roofing®, a leading roofing company in Brevard County, Florida, is urging homeowners to learn about the importance of roof inspections ahead of the upcoming hurricane season. With the potential risks posed by severe weather conditions,...

Kennametal Inc. ("the Company") announced today that its production facility in Rogers, AR, sustained damage early Sunday morning from a tornado that also affected the larger Rogers community. At the time of the storm, the facility was shut down for...

In recognition of Wildfire Awareness Month, the winning designs have been announced for a wildfire-resilient landscaping contest conducted at the University of California, Berkeley. A partnership with CSAA Insurance Group and the Insurance Institute...

Last year's record-breaking wildfire season serves as a stark reminder of the risks many residents in Atlantic Canada face. It was just one year ago that residents in Tantallon, Nova Scotia, and parts of Halifax Regional Municipality, experienced a...

A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: An English-language publication highlighting President Xi Jinping's insights into water governance has been well received by international experts, who noted its potential in offering solutions to countries...

Pietro Fittipaldi, driver of the #30 5-hour ENERGY® Honda powered IndyCar of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Motorsports is auctioning off his race day suit from the upcoming 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 to benefit The Helda Gerdau Institute, a...

U-Haul Co. of North Austin is making 13 facilities available to provide 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage to families impacted by Wednesday night's powerful tornado that struck Temple and wreaked havoc along Interstate 35....

With the early start to the 2024 wildfire season, Gore Mutual Insurance has partnered with Wildfire Defense Systems (WDS), the largest provider in North America of Qualified Insurance Resource wildfire loss intervention services, to actively defend...

Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada's Canadian Hurricane Centre reminded Canadians that we face the prospect of a significant hurricane season ahead. This annual Canadian update followed the release of the United States National Oceanic and...

Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Serviço Anglicano de Diaconia e Desenvolvimento (SADD), the Anglican development agency of Brazil, to respond to unprecedented flooding in the Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina regions of...

June 1 marks the start of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, and it could be an extremely active one, according to some forecasts of 2024 hurricane activity. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the increased...

U-Haul® is offering recovery assistance to victims in Greenfield, Red Oak and other areas impacted by the devastating tornadoes that tore through central Iowa on Tuesday....

Global humanitarian organization World Vision warns that nearly 5 million people in Haiti, half of them children, are at risk of famine as experts predict one of the most active hurricane...

Just in time for hurricane season, Overland Park, KS-based Vortex Weather Insurance releases a new guest checkout enhancement to its fully-automated weather insurance portal, making the process even faster and easier for users. This is a major...

Bulat Utemuratov's Group has donated around $30 million to support residents of the regions in Kazakhstan affected by some of the worst flooding in a century. The donation, comprising $24.2 million from Bulat Utemuratov's Foundation, a $4.5 million...

As Texans recover from recent heavy rains and flooding that inundated parts of the state, a board-certified emergency room physician is urging precaution as residents return to their homes and resume daily activities. "Residents can sometimes escape...

Thirty-three U-Haul stores across Greater Houston are extending 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box portable storage container usage to residents impacted by last week's devastating storms....

FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. doing business in eastern Pennsylvania as Met-Ed, recently completed an annual emergency preparation drill focused on testing its storm restoration process in the...

Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, today announced that it was selected in partnership with project lead Flatiron to design a groundbreaking...

As Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul grapples with the aftermath of devastating floods, Creality, a global leader in 3D printing technology, stands in solidarity with the affected communities, extending a helping hand in their time of need. The scale of...

CIBC announced today that it will be donating $50,000 to both the CIBC Foundation British Columbia Emergency Relief Fund and CIBC Foundation Alberta Emergency Relief Fund to provide support to those affected by the wildfires and evacuation efforts in...

Wildfires are increasing in frequency and in severity across Canada because of climate change, impacting our health, economies, communities and wildlife. As another difficult wildfire season is underway, the Governments of Canada and Manitoba will...

IEM International, Inc., a global leader in emergency management, disaster recovery, homeland security, and digital citizen services, is proud to announce the appointment of Alex Amparo to the newly created position of Vice President of Critical...

(Family Features) As you're making your emergency preparedness checklist, it's also important to protect your heart and overall health in the wake of a hurricane, tornado or other natural disaster....

With wildfires already active in parts of the country, and hurricane season just around the corner, Bell is activating its strategies to help customers stay connected during extreme weather events....

On May 11, the Forum on Disaster Prevention and Mitigation from the Grassroots Level was held in Qingdao, Shandong, co-hosted by the China Public Relations Association, China Association for Disaster Prevention, and China Society of Emergency...

In the wake of the catastrophic floods in the Rio Grande do Sul state in Brazil, the AGCO Agriculture Foundation (the "Foundation"), a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through sustainable agriculture development, is...

FirstEnergy Corp. subsidiary Potomac Edison is conducting tree trimming and other vegetation management work in communities across its Maryland service area as part of its ongoing efforts to help enhance electric service reliability. This year's...

Powered by a $100,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation, the Red Cross unveiled today its new and improved Emergency app for weather safety. Enhancements help remove language, location and ability barriers and improve the overall...

Last year, Canada's wildfire season was the most destructive on record. Communities across the country were devastated, with thousands of Canadians being forced to flee their homes and leave everything behind. But first responders answered the call....

U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage to residents in and around Tallahassee impacted by severe weather....

Richmond is getting strengthened flood protection infrastructure to reduce the risks from rising sea levels, increasingly severe storms, and climate change, after a combined investment of $13 million from the federal and provincial governments and...

A news report from China.org.cn on extreme weather and climate change:   Several days ago, when over 400 drones performed at a light show in Nanning, southern China's Guangxi Province, a sudden gale followed by a thunderstorm struck. Many drones lost...

The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has activated its Natural Disaster Fund, established with support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, to provide critical aid to military veterans and military families in response to the widespread property damage,...

First Citizens Bank today announced a $25,000 donation to support community relief efforts in areas devastated by the tornadoes that recently ripped through the Midwest. The donation will assist the Omaha Community Foundation in partnering with...

As of 9 a.m., Duke Energy has restored power to more than 180,000 customers impacted by severe storms that occurred Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. The majority of customers are expected to be restored by tonight, with some customers in the...

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, the...

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, the...

U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage to residents impacted by tornado damage in Barnsdall, Bartlesville and other areas of northeast Oklahoma....

Media Advisory & Photo Opportunity WHEN:  Friday, May 10 at 10 am WHERE:  Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trl, Palm...

With active fires starting earlier than usual and many signs pointing to a potentially catastrophic wildfire season ahead, TD Bank Group (TD) today announced a CAD$250,000 donation to organizations focused on wildfire and disaster relief prevention...

PermitUsNow, an industry recognized permitting firm that is transforming building permitting nationwide, has its permitting experts available to assist homeowners in the Kingwood, Texas area by answering questions and providing guidance in obtaining...

Alberta and British Columbia personal property customers to benefit from enhanced wildfire loss prevention and suppression services and peace of mind First of its kind residential service in Canada to help reduce risk and damage to homes caused by...

Climate change has increased the severity and frequency of extreme weather events across Canada. Yukon has experienced flooding every spring for three consecutive years. In 2023, several communities suffered flooding and property damage to their...

In advance of the official start of 2024 hurricane season in June, Mercury Insurance  is offering consumers tips on how to prepare for hurricane season. This guidance will help prepare and safeguard your home and coincides with National Hurricane...

Communities and governments are working together to prepare for and adapt to impacts of climate change, to help improve quality of life for Canadians in higher-risk areas, and to reduce the costs of disasters. In Canada, flooding is the most common...

May 8th is National Animal Preparedness Day and AKC Reunite wants to remind you to include your pets in your disaster preparedness plans. Storms, flooding, and wildfires across the country have been heartbreaking for owners and their pets. But it is...

The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) annual Is America HurricaneStrong? survey tracks past and future consumer preparedness actions and levels of understanding regarding safety, home protection, building codes, and insurance. The 2024 findings...

U-Haul® is extending its disaster relief program to flood victims in and around Livingston, making 30 days of free U-Box® portable moving and storage container usage available to residents affected by the ongoing rains north of Houston....