News by subject: NAT

The costs of helping communities recover from natural disasters are rising, yet most states do not comprehensively track these expenditures, according to a report from The Pew Charitable Trusts. Natural disaster assistance involves a complex set of...

The Kroger Co. is helping customers prepare for hurricane season, running through November 30, with a readiness checklist. "Kroger's priority is to keep our customers and associates safe, informed, and uplifted," said...

Investing in infrastructure that strengthens communities against the effects of climate change is critical to protecting the lives and livelihoods of Canadians, promoting economic growth and strengthening the middle class. The governments of Canada...

At the request of the Hawaii Island Humane Society (HIHS), the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) deployed its disaster response team to conduct assessments of areas impacted by the Kilauea volcano eruptions, assist...

Taking advantage of the vast undersea telecommunications cable infrastructure, a global network for underwater earthquakes could be implemented using laser-based techniques   Scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and Istituto...

Torrential rain and strong winds hit Rohingya refugee camps and makeshift settlements in the past week, threatening the health and safety of thousands of children as the first major storm of the monsoon season arrived in south-eastern Bangladesh....

Volunteers of America of Florida successfully executed hurricane recovery event, FurnishAID.  On April 23rd & 24th over a quarter million dollars worth of new furniture was distributed to hurricane-affected families in Monroe County, FL.  The two-day...

2017 was a record-setting year for Knights of Columbus charitable work with an unprecedented $185.6 million in donations and 75.6 million hours of service provided worldwide. The monetary value of K of C's service hours...

Goya Foods, America's largest Hispanic-owned food company, makes an initial donation of three tons of Goya products, including canned beans, meat, and vegetables to victims of the volcano in Guatemala.   "It has been a...

Healthcare Ready, today released findings from a new national survey of 1,127 adults, which found for the third year in a row that the potential of a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, tornado, flood or wildfire, is the type of threat that causes...

A new study has calculated the lost time from work and the mental health impacts resulting from basement flooding. Of all extreme weather events in Canada, flooding is currently the costliest, causing millions of dollars in property damage....

Earlier this month, an apartment complex undergoing construction in the Houston area caught fire, engulfing one unit in flames and causing smoke damage to several other adjacent units. Though the fire was contained by firefighters within a half hour...

safeTstep, the business-to-business division of Payless ShoeSource, partnered with the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Greater Houston/ Galveston, Inc. earlier this month to promote the Extreme Weather Ready Expo, which drew more than 4,000...

Today, Google.org launched a campaign focused on Puerto Rico's economic recovery, committing to match up to $2 million in donations made June 8-20, 2018 at g.co/supportPR. Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda is the campaign spokesperson, with other...

Samaritan's Purse is coming to the aid of Guatemalans who have fled for their lives to escape an erupting volcano. "This is a very difficult and frightening situation as some people have lost family members and many have been displaced," said David...

Following storms with large hail and damaging winds that moved through the Dallas-Fort Worth area on June 6, Farmers Insurance® has deployed catastrophe claims representatives, agents, other personnel and resources to assist customers who have...

The American Red Cross is pleased to announce that one million 3rd through 5th grade students have learned how to prepare themselves, their households and their communities for emergencies by participating in The Pillowcase Project....

Guatemala's Fuego Volcano erupted Tuesday forcing evacuations for over 3,100 people. Threats of volcanic ash from the active volcano located 25 miles from La Aurora International Airport forced closures. "This is now a foreseeable event, so it is...

Carhartt, America's premium workwear brand since 1889, today announced a partnership with Team Rubicon, a veteran-led global disaster response organization. Helping victims of disaster get back to work is a key component of Carhartt's community...

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today presented ITC Holdings Corp. (ITC) with the association's special 2018 Emergency Assistance Award for Puerto Rico Power Restoration for its contributions to the unprecedented emergency power restoration...

Ogilvy today announced the agency's re-founding and new mission to serve as an integrated creative network that Makes Brands Matter.  Continuing their "Next Chapter" transformation journey, the company introduced a new organizational structure and...

A new international survey of 13 countries, released today by Healthcare Ready, shows significant concern among patients about losing access to prescription medication during disasters. The survey also found that most respondents have confidence in...

American Signal Corporation (ASC), a Milwaukee-based company that develops a variety of sirens and emergency alert systems, recently responded to municipalities that have begun to abandon traditional sirens in favor of reliance on only email and...

Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted on Sunday, prompting area evacuations. The threat of volcanic ash also forced aviation officials to close the capital's La Aurora International Airport, leaving many travelers stranded. The active volcano is located...

June 1 marks the start of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, and meteorologists have forecast it to be an active one. This means powerful storms and hurricanes are likely to hit the region hard, affecting millions of Americans. The U.S. Consumer...

The saying is "April showers bring May flowers," but in Ontario, the last few months brought a series of severe, and unique, weather events. Insured damage from an early-May windstorm affecting Ontario and parts of Quebec topped $410 million ? with...

With June marking the official start of hurricane season and National Pet Preparedness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of incorporating animals into disaster preparedness plans, the ASPCA® (American Society for the...

Today, the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) named Miami-Dade County as the second county in the United States to receive the honorary designation as a National Hurricane Resilience Initiative - #HurricaneStrong community. The...

With a dramatically improved network and significant investments that continue to improve coverage, reliability and speed, Sprint is ready for the 2018 Hurricane Season ? which officially begins on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Ahead of...

Through a collaborative effort between Sesame Solar, SimpliPhi Power, OutBack Power and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), a Sesame Solar turn-key, containerized, mobile, off-grid, solar powered Nanogrid Disaster Recovery Office was...

Berger Singerman, Florida's business law firm, is helping business owners and employees across the state prepare for storm season with their third annual hurricane preparedness week. From June 18 to June 22, the firm will provide numerous resources,...

As hurricane season approaches people across Puerto Rico are still reeling from last year's devastating storms?Irma and Maria. That is why international Christian relief organization Samaritan's Purse is announcing a multiyear recovery plan aimed at...

Unifor has donated $20,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to assist families and communities impacted by flooding in British Columbia. "It's going to take time for people to recover," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. "Many are returning to find...

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...

In an effort to help empower passengers to make more informed decisions while traveling during the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, InsureMyTrip predicts which US airports are most prone to delays and cancellations and what passengers should know...

VIVA TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE -- IBM and partners today launched the Call for Code Global Initiative, the largest and most ambitious effort to bring startup, academic and enterprise developers together to solve one of the most pressing societal issues...

Over the course of just a few weeks in April and May, more than 30,900 volunteers and thousands of partners from across the country joined the American Red Cross to Sound the Alarm against home fires by installing 103,400 free smoke alarms in...

Paul Davis is a one-stop disaster restoration and remodeling company based in Jacksonville, Florida. Following disasters as divergent as hurricanes, fires and mold, Paul Davis offers mitigation, restoration and remodeling for both homes and...

The United States Resiliency Council today called on state legislators to support AB 2681, a bill now in the appropriations committee that will assist cities in identifying their most seismically vulnerable structures....

If you have never felt a quake and wondered what you would do if one did occur, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) invites you to check out Quake Cottage, an earthquake simulator. The third edition of the event will take place from May 26 to June 10,...

AbbVie, a research-based global biopharmaceutical company, today announced a donation of $100 million to two organizations, Direct Relief and Habitat for Humanity International, to strengthen access to healthcare and housing in Puerto Rico. The...

Intense hail and wind from several weather systems caused extensive damage to homes and vehicles over the weekend in Lubbock and surrounding areas. Farmers Insurance® catastrophe claims representatives, agents and other personnel began helping...

The City of Toronto participated today in a multi-stakeholder meeting at the United Nations in New York City, where member states are negotiating a Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. Representatives of the City's Newcomer Office...

Investing in disaster mitigation and adaptation infrastructure projects to strengthen communities against the effects of climate change is critical to protecting the lives and livelihoods of Canadians, promoting economic growth, and strengthening the...

With flood levels in areas of British Columbia at their highest level in 70 years and no sign of receding, nine banks have come together to accept customer donations at branch locations across Canada to help the Canadian Red Cross deliver immediate...

Service has been restored to more than 45,000 Metropolitan Edison Company (Met-Ed) customers who lost power following the damaging thunderstorms that hit the region late Monday.  Currently, approximately 14,000 customers remain out of service from...

Investing in mitigation and adaptation infrastructure projects to strengthen communities against the effects of climate change is critical to protecting the lives and livelihoods of Canadians, promoting economic growth and strengthening the middle...

Today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, made the following statement about flooding in British Columbia: "I have spoken with Minister Mike Farnworth, regarding the flooding situation in British...

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is encouraging residents affected by flooding in New Brunswick to call their insurance representatives immediately if they have damage to report and to keep all receipts related to the cleanup....

The nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)®, and FEMA are accepting registrations the free Ready Business - QuakeSmart disaster preparedness workshop on May 30 for building officials, businesses, corporations, engineers, emergency...