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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...

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....

On March 28, 2024, Lac Seul First Nation concluded a historic settlement agreement with the Government of Canada regarding the First Nation's flooding claim. For over 30 years, Lac Seul engaged in negotiations and litigation against Canada to seek...

The early outlook is in ?this hurricane season could be one for the record books. A first forecast of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season predicts at total of 23 storms, with 11 of those becoming hurricanes and five hurricanes could reach Category 3...

Hurricane Fiona caused significant damage across Atlantic Canada and in eastern Quebec. That is why the Government of Canada implemented, in 2022, the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF), a $300 million initiative to support local communities and...

LES ÎLES?DE?LA?MADELEINE, QUEBEC, May 2, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie?Les Îles?de?la?Madeleine and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and...

The 2024 hurricane season is forecasted to be the most active in history, with a record-breaking 24 named storms and 11 hurricanes, 6 of which are predicted to be a Category 3 or higher.  Entering what could be the most destructive hurricane season...

5W Public Relations, one of the largest independently owned PR firms in the U.S., announces today it has been selected to partner with the Ad Council to support PR efforts on behalf of Smokey Bear's 80th birthday....

Natural Grocers®, the largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S. is offering support to communities impacted by the recent tornado outbreak in the Midwest region, by collecting donations for the American Red Cross at all...

New S&P Global Sustainable1 ("S1") dataset measures current and future climate hazard exposures of U.S. localities and their Muni bonds through the 2090s.According to S1 data, 21% of US counties are projected to have compound material exposure to two...

U-Haul® is offering recovery assistance to victims in the Omaha and Lincoln metro areas impacted by the powerful tornadoes that ripped through suburbs of both cities on Friday, causing widespread damage....

Flash droughts (FDs), characterized by sudden and severe dry spells, are emerging as formidable challenges to global water and food security, complicating disaster preparedness efforts. With their rapid onset and lasting impact, understanding the...

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara's proposal to let insurance companies use private black-box models and AI to predict the risk of catastrophic wildfires will raise home insurance rates without transparency or accountability, Consumer Watchdog will...

As hurricane season approaches, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) today released the fifth edition of Rating the States, which evaluates building code adoption, enforcement and contractor licensing in the 18 states along the...

The United States is one of 17 nations that scientists call megadiverse?places that harbor the majority of Earth's plant and animal species, along with high numbers of species found nowhere else....

In Florida, hurricanes pose a big threat to small businesses, and this year, hurricane season is forecasted to be "extremely active." Vortex's Supplemental Hurricane Insurance works to protect those vulnerable coastal businesses by filling the gaps...

V2X, Inc. proudly announces its selection as one of the six prime contractors for the U.S. Navy's Global Contingency Services (GCS) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) III. The contract, valued at up to $2 billion, was awarded by the Naval Facilities...

The Government of Canada recognizes that as the threat of wildfires increases due to climate change, we must increase our capacity to respond to fires, keep Canadians safe, and protect our communities. The Government of Canada has undertaken...

In response to the onset of hurricane season in Mobile, Alabama, Dolinsky Law Group is providing critical safety guidelines for navigating the roads during these potentially hazardous conditions. This initiative aligns with...

To educate communities about earthquake preparedness and tsunami risk, and empower them to be resilient, the British Columbia Earthquake Alliance (BCEA) is thrilled to announce this month's Earthquake Preparedness Tour and High Ground Hikes. Events...

U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage to residents impacted by the tornadoes and flooding affecting much of southern Louisiana, including the New Orleans metro area....

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

After 23 years of studying the science and impacts of earthquakes, Megan Stanton knows two important facts every Californian should remember - there will be strong earthquakes every year, and there are ways to prepare in advance to keep you and your...

Fast Guard Service, the nation's premier security guard service provider, stands at the forefront of disaster response once again, extending a helping hand to businesses ravaged by the recent onslaught of tornadoes across Ohio, Michigan, West...

U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage to residents impacted by tornado damage in and around Conyers....

As climate change fuels more frequent and intense storms, RISE Resilience Innovations is challenging the world's entrepreneurs to develop new solutions that protect vulnerable Southwest Virginia residents from dangerous flood disasters....

ICEYE, a global leader in satellite-powered disaster management solutions, has announced a new contract with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which provides the federal agency with access to ICEYE Flood Insights for events across...

Bitget, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, stands in solidarity with Taiwan in the aftermath of the recent 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck on April 3, 2024. In a swift response to the disaster, Bitget announces its...

With the arrival of spring weather and the potential for heavy rainfall across parts of Manitoba, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) and the Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba (IBAM) are reminding Manitoba residents to prepare for the increased...

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has teamed up with The Allstate Foundation on a pilot program to help six local nonprofit organizations better manage the impact of natural disasters on Houston communities?and help protect the...

Intterra continues to expand its reach through the Public Safety world by joining The Wildfire Industry Collective. As a core piece of the first firetech ever created for wildland firefighting, Intterra will work to keep the frontline at the center...

With early forecasts predicting an aggressive 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, generator experts at Power Equipment Direct are urging preparedness....

In the wake of the devastating overnight fires that recently struck Shenandoah Valley, Blue Water is showing its gratitude to the brave first responders, park rangers, and members of the Luray Police department and Page County Sheriff's office who...

Summit Midstream Partners, LP ("Summit", "SMLP" or the "Partnership") announced today that its 2023 tax packages, including the Schedule K-1, are now available online and may be accessed at https://partnerdatalink.com/Summit. SMLP will also begin...

Please be advised that Member of Parliament Michael McLeod, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, will make an announcement regarding funding to support Indigenous governments and organizations in the territory...

Today, the Government of British Columbia released its flood strategy, From Flood Risk to Resilience: A BC Flood Strategy to 2035. Following the release, Aaron Sutherland, Vice-President, Pacific and Western, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), issued...

AtkinsRéalis [SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.] , a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, was awarded a Public Assistance Grant Management Services contract by Florida's Division of Emergency...

With experts warning that 2024 could pose significant wildfire risk, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is reminding Albertans to be prepared for some potentially difficult months ahead....

With government officials and other experts warning that 2024 could pose significant wildfire risk, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is encouraging BC residents to be prepared for some potentially difficult months ahead....

The UN's International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have today launched an action plan to work together in fragile contexts ? countries simultaneously affected by economic shocks, and extreme weather, in...

Johnson Controls , the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced the Johnson Controls Foundation's pledge of $1 million to the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) over the next two years. By...

ClimateCheck and ClimateFirst are pleased to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership to enable commercial real estate (CRE) stakeholders to assess financial risk due to climate change. The new comprehensive approach includes Climate Value at Risk...

A deep freeze in Western Canada in January is estimated to have caused over $180 million in insured damage, according to initial estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ)....

Natural Grocers® will be offering support to the communities impacted by the devastating recent wildfire disasters in the Texas Panhandle region, by collecting donations at its 23 Texas locations through March 31....

U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage to residents impacted by the wildfires across the Texas panhandle....

In response to the devastating Smokehouse Creek Fire, currently recognized as the second-largest wildfire in Texas history, Fast Guard Service is actively extending its support to businesses and individuals affected by the disaster. With an area...

Ahead of a strong winter storm expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and low-elevation snow, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) crews are readying to respond to expected power outages....