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Fast Retailing will provide emergency humanitarian aid to people affected by the devastating earthquakes that struck in Turkey and Syria from February 6, following a worldwide appeal from our longstanding global partner UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency....

Atlas AI, a leading provider of geospatial intelligence products informing investment in sustainable and inclusive growth, announces the public release of its Atlas of Human Settlements (AHS) 2021 data layers for Turkey and Syria in response to the...

Chinese construction machinery maker Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (Zoomlion, 000157.SZ) has recently sent a rescue team and excavators to earthquake-ravaged Hatay in Türkiye to assist in rescue efforts....

Goya Foods, through its Goya Gives global initiative, partners with Global Empowerment Mission (G.E.M.) to send ongoing shipments of food to the people of Turkey in response to the desperate cries of earthquake victims in Malatya. G.E.M.'s Miami...

Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") today announced its donation of bottled water and baby diapers to survivors of the Turkey-Syria earthquakes that are estimated to have killed more than 20,000 people. Non-profit organization Convoy...

Unifor's Social Justice Fund is making a $75,000 donation to the Humanitarian Coalition for the Türkiye and Syria Earthquake Relief Fund....

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced a 500,000 USD donation from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist those impacted by the recent earthquake in Turkey. Boeing's donation will be directed through the American Red Cross and designated for...

CIBC announced today that it is donating $100,000 to support the south-east Türkiye and Syria border earthquake relief efforts with $50,000 going to UNICEF Canada and $50,000 to The Canadian Red Cross....

On February 6, two 7.8-magnitude earthquakes occurred in the southeast of Turkey from 4 am local time, causing heavy casualties and property losses. Knowing this, Zoomlion immediately dispatched a rescue team with excavators to Hatay province, where...

With Environment Canada issuing special weather statements and alerts across parts of Ontario in advance of strong winds and heavy rainfall forecasted for Thursday, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is sharing tips to help Ontarians mitigate risk of...

Sensitive to the catastrophe that has struck the populations of Turkey and Syria, METRO is launching a vast fundraising campaign to support the Canadian Red Cross in its humanitarian aid efforts to the affected populations. Starting today, METRO will...

BMO Financial Group today announced a donation of $150,000 to support Canadian Red Cross relief efforts in Türkiye and Syria, following an earthquake and multiple aftershocks that have devastated the region, resulting in tragic loss of life, and an...

Banks in Canada have pledged support for a Canadian Red Cross appeal to help provide immediate relief and help to those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria that have collapsed thousands of buildings, killed more than 11,000...

RBC today announced a donation of $150,000 to the Canadian Red Cross Earthquake in Türkiye & Syria Appeal to provide aid for immediate and future humanitarian needs following the earthquake that hit the region on Monday....

Samaritan's Purse is responding to the deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria on Feb 6. Hours later, these countries were rocked by another 7.5-magnitude earthquake?killing more than 6,000 people and injuring thousands more....

International charity Human Appeal which launched an emergency appeal for the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey has identified critical aid required by survivors via its team on the ground in Gaziantep.   The earthquake, the worst to hit...

"KIZUNA," the Government of Japan's official e-magazine, releases the latest issue: the budding drone industry in Fukushima Prefecture, Japanese efforts to promote disaster prevention and post-disaster management, and an artist exploring a new form...

Global Atomic Corporation ("Global Atomic" or the "Company"), confirmed that based on initial reports joint venture zinc recycling operation employees have been contacted and are physically unharmed. The plant appears to have received only minor...

Desjardins Group has teamed up with the Canadian Red Cross, donating $60,000 to the Earthquake in Türkiye & Syria Appeal in response to the disaster. "We're deeply saddened by the loss of life and the damage caused by this devastating event. We want...

Turkish Philanthropy Funds has launched its Türkiye Earthquake Relief Fund on February 6th, 2023. The fund was created as an immediate response to the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Gaziantep and its neighboring cities on February...

Ammoora Restaurant, located at the Ritz-Carlton Residences, in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, pledges 10% of its proceeds in the month of February to assist relief efforts following two massive earthquakes and over 54 aftershocks that devastated parts of...

"This is the most powerful earthquake to hit the region in almost 100 years and came at the worst possible time for vulnerable children and families in the affected areas.?  ...

UK humanitarian charity Human Appeal has launched an emergency appeal on its website and deployed its team on the ground after the devasting earthquake that struck Turkey which is already being described as the worst to hit Turkey in the last...

An innovative public-private partnership is helping revitalize Birmingham's historic Northside neighborhoods with home improvements that will mean homeowners will be safe, dry and better prepared for severe weather. Today, Birmingham Mayor Randall...

The Incident and Emergency Management Market will grow from an estimated USD 121.4 billion in 2022 to USD 163.6 billion by 2027, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarketstm. The increased natural...

HELIXintel, a Buffalo-based software company that helps companies manage their properties and equipment, saved the day for residents at the West Bay Club in Estero, Fla. After the deadly Hurricane Ian storm landed, HELIXintel jumped into action to...

ICEYE, a world-leading provider of natural catastrophe solutions and insights, has expanded its Esri Partner Network relationship with Esri, the market leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology, location intelligence, and mapping, to...

Kia America and Kia Georgia announced a joint $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross of Georgia to help those affected by recent tornadoes across Georgia, which destroyed or caused major damage to more than 500 homes in the state and affected at...

Across Canada, natural disasters like floods, landslides, wildfires and earthquakes are affecting the lives and livelihoods of thousands of Canadians. Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, along with Bowinn...

Aon plc , a leading global professional services firm, today published its 2023 Weather, Climate and Catastrophe Insight report, which identifies global natural disaster and climate trends to help make better decisions to manage...

Deadly tornados moved across the Southeast earlier this month impacting thousands of homeowners and business owners alike. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is reminding...

Mammoth Energy Services, Inc. ("Mammoth" or the "Company") today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Cobra Acquisitions LLC ("Cobra") has submitted a certified claim for approximately $379 million to the Federal Emergency Management Agency...

Reducing costly damage to small businesses from earthquakes will be discussed by a panel of experts on the next Resilience Advantage webinar from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24....

The Government of Canada is continuing to take concrete actions to help people directly affected by Hurricane Fiona, in addition to the assistance provided through the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund. Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor,...

In the wake of Hurricane Fiona, people directly impacted by the storm have faced many challenges. With characteristic resilience, residents in those areas immediately mobilized to help their neighbours and rebuild. During this difficult time, the...

As natural disasters occur simultaneously across the United States, The Salvation Army has activated its Emergency Disaster Services response in affected communities across Alabama, Georgia, and California. The Salvation Army's extensive network of...

Activities like skiing, hiking, and snowmobiling are an important part of the winter season in Canada, but with new technologies, trends, and easier access to more remote parts of the backcountry, Canadians could find themselves in areas that are at...

Byron Allen's Allen Media Group proudly announces a 'firm go' for the creation and launch of its 70th and newest HD television series FAST: HOME RESCUE. This new one-hour weekly home renovation series highlighting families impacted by natural...

Severe weather across Canada continues to highlight the financial costs of a changing climate to insurers, governments and taxpayers. Nationally, insured damage for severe weather events reached $3.1 billion last year, according to Catastrophe...

As Americans enjoyed the holiday season with loved ones, Winter Storm Elliott hit the nation from coast to coast. According to modeling and analysis conducted by Karen Clark & Co, the winter storm caused nearly $5.4 billion in insured losses across...

Harts Services, a top-rated Pacific Northwest plumbing company founded in 2013, advises area homeowners to consider installing a sump pump for added protection against home flooding during ongoing wet winter conditions....

Wildfires are becoming increasingly more frequent and severe all over the world with the climate crisis. Led by Koç Holding in cooperation with the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and guided by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the...

The California Fire Foundation announced today it will pledge up to $1 million in disaster relief to under-resourced communities heavily impacted by the recent deadly storms ravaging the state. ...

U-Haul® is making 10 Company-owned and -operated stores in California available to offer 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage to residents who have sustained flood damage and need assistance in the recovery process....

In response to severe weather in Alabama and Georgia, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected....

CPower Energy ("CPower"), the national leader in unlocking the power of customer Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), today announced that its customers provided more than 50GWh of load relief during Winter Storm Elliott in late December 2022, an...

Today, Krisis Protection announced the launch of its proprietary floodwater protection line of Krisis Flood Bags. The new product, a practical solution of military-grade watertight asset protection bags, is designed to help keep indoor home and...

Yesterday, Samaritan's Purse deployed disaster response teams to Selma, Alabama and Griffin, Georgia in the wake of devastating tornadoes that swept through the Southeast on Thursday. The major storm system resulted in the destruction of homes and...

Following a major storm system that swept across the southern United States with multiple tornadoes in Alabama and Georgia, Farmers Insurance® has mobilized its Catastrophe Response Team to assist impacted customers with claims....

Members of the media are invited to attend a technical briefing with officials from Infrastructure Canada for the launch of the next application intake for the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF). Date:               Monday, January 16,...