News by subject: NAT

Leslie's Poolmart, Inc. (Leslie's), the world's largest pool and spa supplies and services retailer, will be donating a truckload of liquid pool chlorine to assist the residents of Panama City, Florida in cleaning and sanitizing their pools and spas...

Prayer and financial support is still needed to address extensive damage to houses and properties after the tornado ripped through the Ottawa area. The festival attendees will be encouraged to donate to help their fellow Canadians....

After a year of devastating natural catastrophes, insurance industry experts, policymakers, scientists and environmentalists from across the country gathered in Kansas City on October 24 to discuss community-focused strategies for improving natural...

Hurricanes, wildfires, massive hail storms, snow, ice, wind and more: for plenty of U.S. and Canadian homeowners, 2018 brought it all. Now, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) is seeking stories from homeowners with metal...

The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation ? the philanthropic arm of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand ? has pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross to help people affected by Hurricane Michael. This gift adds to the...

Almost a month after a deadly earthquake and tsunami struck Palu and the surrounding areas of the northwestern part of Sulawesi, Indonesia, an estimated 375,000 children remain in need of lifesaving supplies and services. Over 2,000 people were...

LED lighting innovator, Panther Vision, is providing its unique, versatile lighting solutions to assist in disaster relief efforts. Panther Vision believes in supporting both communities in need as well that those who've served; that's why they're...

VortexLegal LLC, a Florida-based alternative legal service provider, today announced the company is kicking off a nationwide fundraising campaign in support of Legal Services of North Florida, a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency that provides civil legal...

The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) has provided more than $6 million in hurricane disaster and relief assistance to airmen and their families across the Florida Gulf region following the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. Thousands of Air Force active...

Hurricane Florence was a powerful, long-lived hurricane that caused catastrophic damage in the Carolinas during September 2018. Florence had enough wind power to uproot trees and cause widespread long-term power outages. Many residents had severe...

Regroup Mass Notification effectively delivered more than 2.3 million alerts during the 10th Annual Great ShakeOut, a global earthquake simulation aimed to improve earthquake preparedness and response. The event, which took place on Oct. 18, included...

FirstEnergy Corp. utilities are preparing to deploy more than 1,000 line workers, damage assessors, hazard responders and forestry personnel to New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania in advance of high winds forecast to hit the east coast beginning...

One year after Hurricane Harvey, Houston-area teachers have a new tool to respond to children who have experienced trauma or distress through a new online professional development program. The program was developed through a collaboration between...

Giveback Homes is honoring the real estate industry for five years of success. Founded in 2013 by Blake Andrews and Caroline Pinal, the social good company has sparked a focus on giving back within the real estate industry. Giveback Homes now has...

Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) is preparing for the impact of severe weather that is forecast to impact parts of the East Coast beginning Friday, including heavy rain and wind gusts of more than 50 mph across the company's service areas in...

To date, Hurricane Florence has caused an overall property damage that tops up to an estimated $45 Billion across the Carolinas and Virginia, with 53 confirmed deaths. In an effort to help ease the great burdens families...

In the aftermath of Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Sanderson Farms, Inc. is pledging a total of $1 million in aid to the American Red Cross for ongoing relief efforts. The company's donations will benefit impacted communities, including those where...

Krispy Krunchy® Chicken, one of the fastest growing hot foodservice concepts in convenience stores, donated more than 10,000 delicious Krispy Krunchy® Chicken meals and sides to all residents and first responders in the small towns and areas hit...

Virtually overnight, Hurricane Willa intensified into a major storm bound for Mexico's popular Pacific coast, taking many beach-bound travelers by surprise. With the aftermath of the storm yet to be seen, travelers may be concerned about upcoming...

As residents of the Florida panhandle begin the massive clean-up from the devastating effects of Hurricane Michael, Midwest retailer Meijer has donated $25,000 to Team Rubicon to help their efforts to support those affected by the devastating storm....

As the community of kidney care professionals convenes for the annual American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week in San Diego, the American Kidney Fund (AKF) today gratefully thanked ASN and its members for their generous support that has...

More than 3,600 public safety agencies across the country have now joined FirstNet. That's a nearly 50% increase in the number of agencies subscribing to the nationwide public safety communications platform in less than 2 months. With more than...

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is pleased to support the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra's (OSO's) upcoming 3D StringTheory Experience in Jean Pigott Hall at Ottawa City Hall on Sunday, November 4, 2018. IBC is sponsoring the event to honour the hundreds...

Call for Code Founding Partner IBM  and Creator David Clark Cause today announced the five developer teams whose projects will compete for a USD $200,000 grand prize, to be awarded during the Call for Code Global Prize Celebration at the Regency...

In less than 100 days the world will remember the 200,000+ lives that were lost in the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Frontline news will marvel at the 1.5 million people who became homeless overnight and the aid dollars that seemed to vanish. One company,...

Severe weather across Canada continues to highlight the financial costs of climate change to consumers and taxpayers. The tornadoes that hit Ottawa-Gatineau on September 21 caused more than $295 million in insured damage to homes, businesses and...

In support of residents of the Florida Panhandle who continue to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, Florida Blue, the leading health insurer in the state, has increased its financial commitment to the recovery effort to $500,000....

In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, which devastated parts of the Florida Panhandle and surrounding areas, Comcast NBCUniversal has committed to provide $700,000 to support relief efforts, including cash and in-kind contributions. ...

Florida-based Bankers Insurance recently expanded the use of Hi Marley's intelligent conversation platform to handle property claims from the first major hurricane of the 2018 season ? Hurricane Florence. "We recognized the potential of Hi Marley's...

GAF, the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America, has made a commitment of $1 million in total assistance to support Hurricane Michael recovery efforts.  GAF's support comes in the form of direct relief, a $250,000 donation to...

One month ago, residents in the Ottawa-Gatineau area were reeling from the impact of tornadoes that swept through the region. Many homes were severely damaged, if not destroyed, neighbourhoods were devastated by widespread destruction, and entire...

Carfax is warning consumers that more flood damaged cars have resurfaced across the country. New research from Carfax suggests that over 478,000 flooded vehicles are back in use, either on the road or up for sale. That figure is a 47% increase ? more...

The NextEra Energy Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and its parent, NextEra Energy, Inc. , today announced it is donating $200,000 to the American Red Cross to support fellow Floridians affected by Hurricane...

Duke Energy Florida has restored power to all customers who were able to receive it, which totals more than 75,000 customers as of 9 p.m. on Oct. 18. Nearly 3,800 customers in Bay and Gulf counties are unable to receive...

Emilio Braun Burillo, Executive VP of America TeVe the #1 independent television network in Spanish in the Miami market, has been nominated for the prestigious Chapter Regional of the Suncoast in Orlando for an Emmy® for the campaign MEXICO IS UNIQUE...

Our hearts and prayers go out to the many people and pets in the Florida panhandle and surrounding areas that were in the path of Hurricane Michael and its aftermath. The magnitude of the devastation from this storm is unimaginable and AKC Reunite®,...

Hibbett Sports , a Birmingham based premium athleisure retailer, today announced support of the American Red Cross in Hurricane Michael relief efforts, by accepting donations at more than 484 Hibbett Sports stores throughout the southeast. Hibbett...

A year after the devastating effects of hurricane Harvey, some Houston families are still working towards recovery. Houston-based specialty retailer Conn Appliances, Inc. empathizes with the ongoing needs of affected families. In an effort to...

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. today announced the WellCare Community Foundation donated $100,000 to support those feeling the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Florence and Michael in North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida....

After several days of cleanup and work with local authorities, Panama City Beach RV Resort is ready to welcome guests again. The resort sustained very minimal damage and was able to fully restore both power as well as water as of Sunday, October...

CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. today provided an assessment of impacts on operations following Hurricane Michael, which affected regions across Georgia and South Carolina in the U.S. South Timber Basket. Of the company's...

Bioesque Solutions, a pioneer in the development and distribution of botanically based disinfectant and cleaning products, announced today that they will support American Red Cross Hurricane relief efforts. Beginning today through Dec. 31, 2018...

As parts of Florida are still reeling from the deadly aftermath of hurricane Michael, pioneering doctors from Israel's Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer are traveling to South Florida to teach emergency response students at Florida Atlantic...

The Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, craft brewer of Shiner Bock, announced today a $50,000 contribution to non-profit organizations to support relief efforts in the Florida Panhandle and South Georgia following Hurricane Michael, a Category 4...

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) launched a new, one-of-a-kind tool to help businesses prepare for natural disasters.   Business owners can take a free diagnostic survey that will assess their level of preparedness and...

GlobalPro Recovery, a leading insurance risk and recovery firm is on the ground offering aid and assistance to the Hurricane Michael victims in the hard hit areas of the Panhandle. Bringing 5,000 bottles of clean water to those in need, GlobalPro's...

It was a hurricane unlike many had seen in some time: Hurricane Florence came in to the North Carolina coast and surrounding region and would not leave until it had caused widespread damage. In response, American IRA?a Self-Directed IRA...

Kraton Corporation announced that it has declared an excused performance, or force majeure, on terpene and terpene-related products, North America rosin esters dispersions and North America distilled tall oils as a direct result of the effects of...

Sprint continues to make significant progress in restoring service to our Florida customers and as a result the majority of Sprint customers in areas impacted by Hurricane Michael now have wireless service. Because of ongoing commercial power outages...

Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills, regionally organized campaigns linked together as a worldwide preparedness movement spanning 60+ countries, are involving more than 58 million people (and counting) in earthquake safety activities throughout 2018....