News by subject: NAT

With winter fast approaching, now is the time for home and business owners to take action and prepare their properties for severe winter weather. Guidance from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) can help prevent costly damage...

An online survey conducted by The Harris Poll of more than 2,000 U.S. adults on behalf of Vanguard Charitable, a leading nonprofit and sponsor of donor-advised funds (DAFs), found that nearly 3 in 5 American donors (59%) (defined as those who donated...

Disasters cause by climate related natural disasters are a growing threat to the safety and economic stability of Canadian communities. The Government of Canada is committed to helping Canadians whose lives are affected when emergencies happen,...

When Hurricane Idalia hit the Big Bend area of Florida and caused extreme damage in areas like Taylor County, veteran-led humanitarian organization Team Rubicon began spinning up a response operation within...

First Citizens Bank is contributing $200,000 to nonprofit organizations providing housing relief and other essential assistance in areas impacted by the recent Hawaii wildfires....

Today, leaders from Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Pepperwood Foundation, BoxPower Inc., Sonoma Clean Power, Franklin Energy, and the California Public Utilities Commission gathered with regional, state and federal stakeholders at Pepperwood...

Leading Mexico hospitality companies TAFER Hotels & Resorts and The Villa Group Beach Resorts & Spas, have partnered with nonprofit The Eagle Wings Foundation, to launch a heartfelt donation campaign to provide essential support to the residents of...

Climate Proof Canada is calling on the federal government to provide key funding for its National Adaptation Strategy to help defend Canadians from the increasing risk of more frequent and severe climate perils such as wildfires, floods and extreme...

Goya Foods, through its Goya Gives global initiative and partnership with Global Empowerment Mission, is sending food to families in need in Acapulco, Mexico in response to Hurricane Otis.  ...

When the August wildfires first broke out on the island of Maui, the team behind the SPAM® brand responded with a donation of cash and product with a retail value of more than $1,000,000 to directly help those impacted by the devastation. The...

The Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) and NASA have partnered to provide global landslide hazard monitoring and alerting powered by NASA's Landslide Hazard Assessment for Situational Awareness (LHASA) model. This collaboration makes global landslide...

Today marks the annual launch of the Ecological Threat Report, produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP). Key Findings: Ecological threats, such as rapid population growth, water risk and food insecurity will be compounded by climate...

On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) President and Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance Director Chlora Lindley-Myers participated in a satellite media tour with 25 TV and radio stations....

Today, ZestyAI, the leading provider of climate and property risk analytics solutions, and California FAIR Plan Association, the state's property "insurer of last resort," announced that the FAIR Plan will begin using ZestyAI's Z-FIRE wildfire risk...

EcoFlow, a pioneering portable power and eco-friendly energy solutions company, launched its "Power for All" initiative as part of the company's commitment to making a positive impact on communities globally and addressing energy challenges during...

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the Government of Canada has allocated $219 million through the AgriRecovery Framework to support farmers and ranchers in Western Canada who are dealing...

Aon plc , a leading global professional services firm, today launched its Q3 Global Catastrophe Recap report, which analyses natural hazard activity worldwide in the third quarter of 2023 and for the first nine months of the year, to help clients...

Satellites provide a unique perspective of our planet, support cutting-edge science, and enable applications and services in many areas critical to the health and well-being of Canadians. For more than 60 years, Canadian experts have been using...

An unprecedented number of extreme weather events this year - from rampaging wildfires, damaging storms, floods, and heat domes - have impacted nearly 60 per cent of Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), finds new research by KPMG in...

Human Appeal, one for the UK's fastest growing humanitarian charities, announced it is increasing its relief efforts for survivors of Afghanistan's worst earthquake in two decades. The Herat region of Afghanistan has been struck by three earthquakes...

British Columbians whose properties were impacted by the 2023 wildfires are asked to connect with BC Assessment for assistance in determining their property's accurate status.  ...

Severe storms and flash floods that hit parts of Ontario over the summer caused over $340 million in insured losses, according to initial estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). Over $80 million ? or close to 25% ? of...

XCMG Machinery ("XCMG", SHE:000425) exhibited a comprehensive lineup of 16 emergency rescue equipment products and one virtual simulation training system for five major application scenarios of high-rise rescue, industrial fire, urban inland...

The governments of Canada and Yukon are working together to enhance tree cover and forest resilience. Diverse forests have many benefits: they capture the carbon in growing trees to reduce emissions and help in the fight against climate change; they...

Next Thursday, October 19, be part of Canada's largest earthquake drill during the 12th Annual Great British Columbia ShakeOut (ShakeOutBC)....

Note: All times local Hay River, Northwest Territories 10:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with local community leaders and visit local sites impacted by recent wildfires. Note for media: Pooled coverage11:45 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet...

Note: All times local Hay River, Northwest Territories 10:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with local community leaders and visit local sites impacted by recent wildfires. Note for media: Pooled coverage11:45 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet...

Marine Toys for Tots ? a year-round force for good ? recognizes that need extends far beyond the holiday season, and we stand ready to assist when hope and relief are needed most. That is why the Program will be providing support to the families...

New space technologies and the Internet of Things by satellite are contributing to better prevention in detecting forest fires and reducing their impact on the environment. French operator Kinéis illustrates this application that could significantly...

This summer's wildfires in the Okanagan (McDougall Creek) and Shuswap (Bush Creek East) have resulted in over $720 million in insured losses, according to initial estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). These wildfires are...

Penelec, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. , recently completed its annual emergency preparation drill focused on testing its storm restoration process in the event severe weather causes outages throughout its vast and heavily forested service...

Natural disasters like the devastating wildfires in Lahaina on Maui highlight the importance of rapid deployment disaster relief solutions. And unfortunately, it wasn't just this disaster; in 2022, the United States experienced the third-highest...

Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , a diversified international transportation services company and one of the world's premier automotive and commercial truck retailers, today announced that severe storms at its Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, and Toyota...

At least eight victims and survivors of the August 8th Lahaina fire traveled to Washington to hear Hawaiian Electric President & CEO Shelee Kimura, Hawaii Public Utilities Commission Chairman Leodoloff R. Asuncion, Jr., and Hawai'i State Energy...

Today, ZestyAI, the leading provider of climate and property risk analytics solutions powered by artificial intelligence, announced it has integrated the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety's (IBHS) resilient construction standard,...

All Hands and Hearts (AHAH) remains steadfast in its commitment to the recovery of Florida communities impacted by Hurricane Ian, which struck one year ago today. Our dedicated team continues to provide essential assistance and support to the...

In the wake of the devastating wildfires that hit the Maui, Hawaii community last month, Michelle Kazami, a Maui resident and DJ is harnessing the strength of the DJ...

With Hurricane Ian's first anniversary approaching, and about two months remaining in the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, residents and businesses along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts should remain vigilant, according to the?Insurance Information...

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September is National Preparedness Month so that means it's time to put plans in place to handle power outages. America's demand for energy continues to rise, putting additional strain on an aging power grid infrastructure. Taking steps now to create...

Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. , has completed its annual emergency preparation drill focused on testing its storm restoration process in the event severe weather causes outages throughout its 13-county...

The American Red Cross is hosting its annual Rescue Royale charity streaming event to help people affected by disasters big and small, including floods, wildfires and countless other crises. As families across the country feel the effects of more...

As the ashes settle from the devastating Lahaina Wildfire, unexpected heroes emerge, not from the world of affluence or politics, but from the heart and soul of Maui itself. Buzzy Kerbox, internationally renowned Maui surfer who pioneered tow-in...

Today, the President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic...

The devastating disasters in Morocco and Libya are increasing global displacement numbers, adding to the more than 100 million people that have been made homeless...

Late last September, Hurricane Fiona ravaged cities and towns in the four Atlantic provinces. Since the first days of disaster response, the Government of Canada has been helping keep people safe, and communities recover and rebuild. And now, as the...

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement regarding support through the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund to help residents impacted by extreme climate-related...

Canadians across the country are already facing the consequences of climate change, which is causing more frequent and severe weather. Climate-related natural disasters, including flooding, pose a serious threat to the safety of Canadian communities...

The Renaissance Foundation, established by Renaissance Life and Health Group announced it has donated $40,000 to the American Red Cross in support of disaster relief efforts for Hurricane Idalia in the Southeast and the Maui wildfires in Hawaii. The...

GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, announced today that it has reached the goal of repairing or replacing 500 roofs on the homes of families in need throughout the Gulf Region...