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During National Preparedness Month in September, the American Red Cross is recognizing 108 leading corporations, foundations and organizations that comprise its Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Program. Thanks to their...

With the right tools, anything is possible. For businesses today, those tools include artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, predictive analytics and the Internet of Things (IoT). All will be explored in...

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, urges residents of the Gulf Coast to take three essential steps to prepare electrical equipment in homes and businesses to ensure safety and minimize...

C Spire is bolstering its network resources and mobilizing employees to respond to Tropical Storm Gordon, which is expected to make landfall along the Mississippi Gulf Coast tonight as the season's first Category 1 hurricane....

Houston, Texas is a city known for the opportunity it brings to both businesses and residents in affordability, landmass and employment opportunities that attract populations from across the state, nation and globe. Much...

The large number of extreme weather events around the world, including floods in southern India, wildfires in the western United States and heatwaves across much of the northern hemisphere, are putting children in immediate danger, as well as...

The large number of extreme weather events around the world, including floods in southern India, wildfires in the western United States and heatwaves across much of the northern hemisphere, are putting children in immediate danger, as well as...

Honoring the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, CITGO Petroleum Corporation joined Rebuilding Together Houston, and sponsor Entercom, to host a rebuilding event and volunteer celebration in Houston's Independence Heights neighborhood on...

Natural disasters have become a frequent and destructive reality for millions of people across the country. Last year, our country endured an unimaginable season of catastrophic hurricanes and wildfires that ravaged countless homes, communities, and...

Hair Club®, the number one provider of total hair solutions in North America, gave employees time off to volunteer for the Child Rescue Coalition in Boca Raton, Florida on August 4, 2018 as part of the company's popular Pay It Forward Program...

AJC, the global Jewish advocacy organization, is supporting IsraAID relief efforts in Kerala, India following devastating monsoon rains that have displaced more than 1 million people and caused hundreds of deaths. "Consistent with our Jewish values...

Natural disasters cause hardship for Canadians whose primary concerns in such times are for their families, homes, businesses, and communities. To lessen the burden on Canadians who are dealing with the effects of wildfires, including those in...

The Salvation Army continues to be a source of hope, stability and service to the residents of Texas, Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands after the costliest hurricane season in U.S. history. With a presence in every ZIP code in...

Matson Navigation Company, a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has resumed full cargo operations to all of its Hawaii terminals following the Hawaii State Department of Transportation's reopening of Big Island ports to commercial operations...

Matson Navigation Company, a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, is mobilizing to resume cargo operations to the Big Island of Hawaii following the State of Hawaii declaring the ports of Hilo and Kawaihae open for commercial operations. Having been...

Accella Tire Fill Systems has partnered once again with American Forests, the nation's longest running non-profit conservation organization, as part of a long-standing collaboration to replant thousands of new trees in our nation's most devastated...

Direct Relief, Merck, AT&T, Softbox and Volans-i this week are piloting a test of emergency medical supply deliveries using drones to model an innovative approach to disaster response.   The organizations are testing...

Canada, Manitoba, and Lake St. Martin First Nation are working together to bring home residents displaced by severe flooding in 2011. Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, the federal Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Eileen Clarke,...

International supermodel and UNICEF Supporter Gigi Hadid traveled with UNICEF USA to Bangladesh last week, promoting the rights and well-being of every child. During her visit, Hadid saw first-hand the impact of UNICEF programming, including...

­The Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund (HHRF) released an evaluation and lessons learned memo to share third-party findings regarding the Fund's activity. The memo, compiled by FSG, shares insights about the Fund's operations and forward-looking...

As the Hawaiian Islands brace for Hurricane Lane, a category 4 hurricane that could potentially impact Hawaii between Thursday and Friday, the American Diabetes Association® and its partners are preparing to ensure that people living with diabetes,...

Rio Tinto will donate $100,000 to Burns Lake and District Community Foundation, a non-profit group leading emergency relief effort in Burns Lake and Lakes District communities in North West British Columbia. Rio Tinto has also contributed $20,000 to...

One year after Hurricane Harvey devastated parts of Texas and Louisiana, the American Red Cross is still helping people affected by the powerful storm which caused billions of dollars in damage and changed lives forever....

As Hurricane Lane approaches the Hawaiian Islands, and the country marks the anniversaries of devastating 2017 disasters, the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes is reminding leaders to embrace the best opportunity they have to ensure the...

Hurricane Lane may become the third hurricane ever recorded to make landfall in Hawaii. As residents scramble to prepare, tourists are researching their options to cancel an upcoming trip or cut their vacation short. Travel insurance comparison site,...

The Government of Canada stands with the people of British Columbia and will make every effort to support Canadians who are dealing with the devastating effects of wildfires in the province. In addition to support provided by the Canadian Armed...

Earlier this year, Three Brothers Bakery received the Small Business Association's 2018 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Small Business Disaster Recovery, following Hurricane Harvey. The bakery suffered nearly $1 million in losses at its original store...

Insitu, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company has been helping firefighters on wildfires in Oregon, providing information for fire suppression activities via its data collection, analysis and delivery capabilities. Comprised of aviation...

Hurricane Irma hurled through South Florida in September of last year, causing widespread flooding, scattered debris, and power outages which devastated communities and impacted the lives of families to this day. Miami Diaper Bank committed to...

As a result of the devastating wildfires blazing throughout British Columbia, Morneau Shepell has opened its 24/7 bilingual crisis support line to help anyone affected by the natural disaster. "Our sympathies are with all of the communities that...

Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre, a leader in aftermarket car audio, today announced the launch of the Pioneer Smart Sync in-car infotainment app and its latest lineup of CD receivers for 2019, created to help drivers discover a smarter driving...

On October 8 2017, Sonoma County suffered the worst wildfire in California history. The Tubbs Fire was an unprecedented natural disaster that created an unusual and extremely difficult circumstance for residents across the San Francisco North Bay. In...

Forest Products Association of Canada CEO Derek Nighbor issued the following statement today after U.S. President Donald Trump's comments partially blaming Canadian lumber imports for forest fires in California. "First...

Too many Americans right now know the troubles that out-of-control fires can bring. Much of the western states have been dealing with fires, smoke and ash. It can even be a health hazard for those living several miles away from the initial fire....

Senior Housing News recently published an article announcing a website created by Oakmont Senior Living. In an effort to provide an accurate account of actions taken by the company in response to the October 2017 Tubbs Fire, Oakmont Senior Living...

Team Rubicon, a veteran-led global disaster response organization, partnered with Carhartt on Monday to welcome the Postel family back to their Houston home, which was severely damaged during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The Postel family is the tenth...

On August 7, 2018, a slow moving tropical rainstorm formed over portions of North York and moved slowly south across downtown Toronto. This very localized storm inundated the Black Creek watershed and western parts of the Don River and caused...

Hundreds of thousands of acres have been lost in the paths of the worst fires in California history.  In addition to the loss of lives and homes, vital communications infrastructure is at risk.  Many government agencies need to relocate critical...

Three U-Haul Companies in Southern California are extending 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to residents affected by the Holy Fire. Some 20,000 residents are under mandatory evacuation orders from...

After three rounds of funding over $100,000 in disaster assistance to local artists and arts, heritage and cultural organizations impacted by Hurricane Harvey, the Harvey Arts Recovery Fund (HARF) has released an Arts & Culture Hurricane Preparedness...

As America prepares for the 2018 hurricane season, Operation Homefront, thanks to generous support from the Walmart Foundation and others, are ensuring that military families in Florida and other locations impacted by the devastating series of...

As part of its commitment to help communities in Florida recover from Hurricane Irma, officials from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), The United Way of Collier County, Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) and Grace Place for Children and Families...

Last night a storm cell over the Toronto area brought heavy rain showers that drenched the city. According to The Weather Network's radar estimates, some spots received more than 100 mm in less than three hours, which caused extensive flooding. There...

AEP Texas on Tuesday submitted a request to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) seeking a determination that $415 million in its transmission-and-distribution-related system restoration costs associated with Hurricane Harvey and earlier...

The Saudi American Public Relation Affairs Committee (SAPRAC), in coordination with the Creekside Center of Redding, California, sent a team of Saudi volunteers last week to the City of Redding, the worst affected by the fires, to distribute aid and...

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.  today announced that its television station, KRCR-TV in Redding, CA, has raised over $370,000 in partnership with the Salvation Army to aid short- and long-term disaster relief efforts for the victims of...

The Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) announced today the Dollar General Literacy Foundation will be the National Sponsor of the Second Responder® program for the second consecutive year. The program is dedicated to providing free school supplies to...

Today 18,000 solar panel lamps were distributed to families in fourteen municipalities in Puerto Rico still struggling with power outages. The municipalities in attendance were: Barranquitas, Bayamón, Comerio, Dorado, Las Marias, Loíza, Morovis, San...

In case you missed it, The Sacramento Bee published an editorial today highlighting the critical safety role our transportation infrastructure plays during natural disasters and notes transportation projects across the state are currently threatened...

As wildfires rage in northern California, the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation ? the philanthropic arm of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand ? is pledging $250,000 in support of the American Red Cross' efforts to help provide shelter, food, water and...