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iland, an industry-leading provider of secure application and data protection cloud services built on proven VMware technology, today announced the new iland Autopilot Managed Recovery for Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS). The latest upgrade...

ONEOK, Inc. today announced that ONEOK and the ONEOK Foundation will contribute a total of $1,000,000 for eastern Oklahoma disaster and flood relief efforts, which consists of an immediate donation of $500,000 to the American Red Cross that is...

The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) is working to shine a spotlight on the lightning hazard and expand its "building lightning safe communities" initiative through outreach with mitigation-minded partners like architects, engineers and...

Lower water levels enable us to move on to recovery mode in all neighborhoods affected by the spring freshet. The health and safety of citizens who will return to their homes are our utmost priorities. Multidisciplinary teams are on site to help...

The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) has contributed $58,950 to support victims of natural and human-made disasters that have deeply impacted communities across the globe in 2019. In Canada, $10,000 was channelled through...

Eight of the leading U.S.-based international relief organizations have renewed their commitment to the Global Emergency Response Coalition. Originally created in April 2017 to broaden awareness and take urgent action when disasters occur, the...

Now that the evacuation order for High Level, Alberta has been lifted, the difficult work of clean-up and restoring critical services must get underway. Specialist Recruitment Firm, Hays Canada is leading the charge on...

The nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)® Partnership today announced consumer research findings and analysis underpinning a new transparency initiative entitled, No Code. No Confidence. Inspect to Protect.org. The organization created...

Austin Engineering helps to manage stormwater and flooding through designing stormwater control systems. Recently, they made systems for the newly opened Slim Chickens in Bloomington, IL and the upcoming Portillo's in Davenport, IA. Known as one of...

WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone , a leading broadband and communications service provider, is preparing for the 2019 hurricane season by hardening its network, testing resiliency and updating crisis and business continuity plans. The company continues...

As a record number of tornadoes and flooding continue to affect the Midwest and neighboring states, The Home Depot® and The Home Depot Foundation have committed to assist clean-up and relief efforts, including a commitment of up to $250,000 by The...

Thousands of residents of High Level and surrounding areas are returning to their homes following the evacuations triggered by the Chuckegg Creek Wildfire. This will be a difficult time for many of the residents who were...

Nearly 3 in 5 American adults (57%) have experienced a natural disaster that resulted in some form of damage or loss during their lifetime, according to a recent online survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Project Porchlight, a...

Today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement about wildfires in Alberta. "I have received a request from the Province of Alberta, regarding the wildfire situation. On behalf...

June 1 marks the start of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants to remind everyone to be informed, be prepared and be safe! "Powerful storms and devastating hurricanes can affect millions of...

Now more than ever, communities need help adapting to the frequent and intensifying weather events caused by climate change. Reducing the impact of natural disasters such as flooding and wildfires is critical to keeping Canadian families safe,...

Fresh ideas have the power to change the way we view the world and can lead to discoveries that will help solve some of our biggest challenges. When we invest in the innovative and creative work being done by our scientists and researchers, we are...

As natural disasters increase at an alarming rate, devastating wildfires, flooding, and natural disasters pose a growing threat to the safety of your most precious belongings. Meanwhile, both identity theft and theft of possessions are reaching an...

With the official start of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season imminent, C Spire is offering a free public safety data priority service designed to help local and state emergency first responders send and receive critical mobile data communications...

The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1. With natural disasters and extreme weather on the rise, it's critical to be prepared and ready to respond. That's why Eli Lilly and Company and two leading disaster relief organizations ? Healthcare...

Direct Relief is mobilizing its largest-ever push to prepare hurricane-prone areas in the U.S. and Caribbean for the fast-approaching 2019 hurricane season, which begins June 1.   The organization has expanded to 13 U.S....

Farmers Insurance® has deployed catastrophe claims teams, its Mobile Claims Center (MCC) and other resources to help customers impacted by the recent storms that have swept through the Midwest and central parts of the country....

Demand for durable, disaster-resilient homes is growing as consumers increasingly look to defend their property against severe weather. IBHS proudly congratulates the 12,500 homeowners who have voluntarily chosen a FORTIFIEDtm Home, and others who...

Healthcare Ready today released a new national survey of 1,245 adults, which found that most Americans (54%) are aware they or their family could be impacted by a disaster in the next five years, yet more than half (51%) do not have an emergency plan...

Tupperware Brands Corporation and World Central Kitchen today announce a collaboration centered on reducing the impact of single-use plastic waste in disaster relief efforts by providing in-kind reusable Tupperware® products and logistical support...

U-Haul Companies of Oklahoma City and Tulsa are making 18 facilities available to extend 30 days of free self-storage to Oklahomans impacted by continued flooding across the state. Heavy rains last week leading to...

The Duke Energy Foundation will donate $5,000 to the Greater Cincinnati-Dayton Region of the American Red Cross to assist victims of Monday night's tornadoes. The donation will help Dayton communities and residents as...

Kevin and Chelsea Washington have made a commitment of $1 million to support Team Rubicon through the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation. The Washington's announced their generous support at Team Rubicon's annual NYC Salute to Service Awards gala...

Ahead of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, Zurich Insurance is launching a new Continuing Education (CE)-accredited training program on building resilience to severe weather events. The two-hour program, The Post Event...

Paradise Medical Group (PMG), with financial and in-kind support from Blue Shield of California, has returned to Paradise to help restore, enhance and transform health care delivery in the region following California's deadliest blaze last fall. The...

The 2019 Hurricane Season, which officially begins June 1, is off to an early start with one storm already named - subtropical storm Andrea - and more than a dozen predicted by forecasters. In preparation for storms this year, Sprint has already...

The American Humane Rescue team, first to serve in saving and sheltering animals for more than 100 years, has deployed with a veterinarian, trained swift and floodwater responders, rescue boats, critical medical and sheltering supplies, and one of...

Samaritan's Purse is on the ground in the Southern plains after the area was hit by dozens of devastating tornadoes and massive flooding. In the immediate aftermath of the storms, the organization sent staff and two disaster relief...

Noble announced that it was awarded a Fire and Emergency Services Equipment (FES) Tailored Logistics Support contract by the Defense Logistics Agency on March 22. Under this contract, Noble will support U.S. Department of Defense global supply chain...

Now more than ever, communities need help adapting to the frequent and intensifying weather events caused by climate change. Reducing the impact of natural disasters such as flooding is critical to keeping Canadian families safe, protecting local...

U-Haul Company of Missouri is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage to Jefferson City residents impacted by Wednesday night's violent weather. A series of tornadoes touched down in the state's...

Canadians value accurate and timely information when hurricanes threaten our lands and waters. Environment and Climate Change Canada's meteorologists and scientists work around the clock to provide accurate forecasts to help citizens and...

Now more than ever, communities need help adapting to the frequent and intensifying weather events caused by climate change. Reducing the impact of natural disasters such as flooding and wildfires is critical to keeping Canadian families safe,...

OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas says the roughly 85 Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) firefighters and support staff who will help battle wildfires in Alberta are doing OPSEU and Ontario proud. "This is public service at its...

In the second quarter of 2019, Sterling Peloso, President of Avante Ultrasound, announced the implementation of a common management structure that aligns both the east and west coast operations under a single leadership team. Ultra Solutions'...

Ulta Beauty guests brought possibilities to life for mothers and children in rural communities this past Mother's Day season through in-store and online donations totaling more than $1.1 million. All proceeds will benefit Save the Children's Early...

Mr. Kheng Ly, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Brivia Group, a fast-growing Montreal-based real estate investment and development company, and several partners in Brivia Group's current projects have joined forces to donate $30,000...

Now more than ever, communities need help adapting to the frequent and intensifying weather events caused by climate change. Reducing the impact of natural disasters, such as flooding, is critical to keeping Canadian families safe, protecting local...

Now more than ever, communities need help adapting to the frequent and intensifying weather events caused by climate change and other natural disasters. Reducing the impact of floods, earthquakes and storm surges is critical to keeping Canadian...

As wildfires force a number of Albertans to evacuate their homes, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is reaching out with information and advice. "Our thoughts are with those whose lives have been disrupted by the...

Atlantic Hurricane Season will be here June 1, and forecasters are predicting 13 named tropical storms, of which they expect five to reach hurricane status. Brightway Insurance, one of the country's largest Personal Lines insurance agencies, sends...

June is National Pet Preparedness Month, and with hurricane season kicking off June 1 and wildfire season already underway in many parts of the country, PetSmart is launching its second annual pet food donation drive in stores across North America....

Indigenous communities have the innovation and drive to unlock new jobs in the forestry sector while protecting the environment. That is why Canada is investing in projects to equip Indigenous communities with the tools to build businesses while...

Norbord Inc. today reported that its OSB mill in High Level, Alberta has temporarily suspended production due to the wild fires burning nearby in the region and in order to comply with evacuation orders in the town of High Level. All non-essential...

Florida Farm Bureau President John L. Hoblick has expressed his appreciation for the decision by Gov. Ron DeSantis to authorize a major state loan program for farm families struggling with recovery from the damage inflicted by Hurricane Michael. "We...