News by subject: NAT

As insurance claims continue to increase following Hurricane Ian, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, is warning victims to beware of...

As Hurricane Ian made its way across Florida, Duke Energy's grid improvements were already on the job helping to combat power outages from the storm....

State Farm Insurance has donated $125,000 to assist disaster relief org, Convoy of Hope, in its response to Hurricane Ian. To date, Convoy of Hope has served more than 80,000 people in the wake of Hurricane Ian. More than 1,200 volunteers mobilized...

Raging wildfires occurring worldwide have caused tremendous economic damage and loss of life. Knowing when and where a widespread fire could happen in advance can improve fire prevention and resource allocation. However, available forecast systems...

With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on Cision. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories...

Storm Guard ? an innovative and community-driven roofing and construction brand ? is taking strides to expand its essential home restoration services to cities in Ohio and Indiana. Storm Guard's services are necessary due to the two states having...

Today, the Allen Institute has become the first scientific research institute in the country to be a part of the US Geological Survey-managed ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System. Institute staff will receive emergency alerts on their computer...

American Homes 4 Rent ("American Homes 4 Rent" or the "Company") announced today that it has donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross and other charitable organizations to support the communities in Florida and South Carolina affected by Hurricane...

Sweet, in partnership with the American Red Cross, announced today that it has released 10,000 digital collectibles designed by Miami-based artist Marlon Pruz and priced at $14.99 to help people affected by Hurricane Ian....

Steamatic, one of America's most notable restoration brands, deployed team members from across the country to support the restoration process following Hurricane Ian's landfall....

Great-West Lifeco Inc. (Lifeco or the Company) today announced that it will record a provision of US$100 million (approximately C$130 million after-tax or $0.14 per common share) for estimated reinsurance claims expected to result from Hurricane Ian....

Hurricane Fiona is estimated to have caused $660 million in insured damage, according to initial estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). Hurricane Fiona is the most costly extreme weather event ever recorded in Atlantic...

The 2022 National Disaster Resilience Conference (NDRC22) opens on Tuesday, November 8, in Clearwater Beach and will bring together the leading voices in the disaster resilience movement to chart the future of resilient building, codes, policies,...

October 29th marks the 10 year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, the most destructive storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season. Among the most severely hit areas was the Jersey Shore. Many in the community worked to quickly establish a relief and...

Lasko Products, a market leader in home comfort, is donating 2,000 home environment products to help the survivors restore their homes after the damage caused by Hurricane Ian....

To support ongoing relief efforts following Hurricane Ian, The E.W. Scripps Company has helped raise $470,000 for people and communities impacted by the storm.? ...

The Salvation Army and the American Red Cross announced today that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded each organization $40 million to increase response capacity in light of the more frequent and devastating impacts of climate change affecting families...

This Thursday, October 20th, be part of Canada's largest earthquake drill during the 11th Annual Great British Columbia ShakeOut. The...

A-Sha Foods USA, the AAPI-owned, cult-favorite noodle brand known for its 100-year-old legacy noodle recipe from Tainan, Taiwan, and Duncan Robinson of the Miami Heat, have partnered with local non-profit organization Green Haven Project to donate...

Fish harvesters play an essential role in their communities and local economies across Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec. The impacts of Hurricane Fiona have been immense, including gear loss and damage to small craft harbours. The Government of...

Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida on September 28th, proving to be the...

The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and the Honourable Jamie Fox, Minister of Fisheries and Communities for the Province of Prince Edward Island, will make an announcement in support of Hurricane...

With the path of Hurricane Ian pointed right towards their doorsteps, the dedicated associates of Watercrest Spanish Springs Assisted Living and Memory Care stepped forward to ensure their residents received comfort and care in the wake of the storm....

The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and the Honourable Jamie Fox, Minister of Fisheries and Communities for the Province of Prince Edward Island, will make an announcement in support of Hurricane...

Advanced Medical Integration (AMI), the nation's leading medical integration consulting group, announced today their Hurricane Ian Relief initiative and donation collection program. Employees of AMI have been traveling to heavily impacted communities...

Over the coming weeks, thousands of residents have been ordered to evacuate their homes despite a brief pardon from mother nature. It has been reported that more than 100 flood warnings have been issued across NSW as floodwaters continue to rise,...

In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's declared state of emergency in Madera, Modoc and Siskiyou counties, Health Net is providing special assistance to ensure its members affected by the ongoing wildfires have access to essential prescription...

As Floridians and first responders have begun to travel the difficult path required of a return to normalcy post-Ian, Demotech, Inc. continues to review, analyze, and evaluate carrier operating results as well as the anticipated impact of Hurricane...

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced it launched a matching gift opportunity to support Coast Guard members who lost homes...

Hurricane Fiona brought significant damage to Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec, and the Government of Canada understands how important Canada's social safety net is for those who have been affected by hazardous weather. Service Canada is standing...

Definity Financial Corporation ("Definity") today released its estimate of the financial impact to Definity arising from Hurricane Fiona that struck parts of Atlantic Canada in September 2022....

Hurricane Fiona caused major damage to properties, barns, storage facilities, as well as grain and horticultural crops on Prince Edward Island. Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, travelled to PEI to...

Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), traveled to storm-ravaged Florida this week to present checks totaling $1 million to be distributed among Catholic Charities agencies in Florida serving those...

As Florida's response to Hurricane Ian continues, Duke Energy Florida has committed $95,000 to support local recovery and rebuilding efforts in communities that have been heavily impacted by the storm....

Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. ("Heritage" or the "Company"), a super-regional property and casualty insurance holding company, announced today that it expects to incur $40.0 million of net retained losses associated with Hurricane Ian, inclusive...

Mattamy Homes and the company's founder Peter Gilgan are donating $1 million to support Florida communities affected by Hurricane Ian ? the funds will be split between and American Red Cross and the Florida Disaster Fund....

Hurricane Fiona has caused significant damage to agricultural properties, barns and storage infrastructure, as well as to grain and horticultural crops affecting communities in the Atlantic region. Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister...

WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone , a leading broadband services provider, today announced the company has made a $30,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support their Hurricane Ian relief efforts across Florida....

The destruction Hurricane Ian left behind will be remembered as we rebuild in the years to come. Homes and livelihoods were obliterated by Ian, tied for fifth place as the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the mainland United States. Combining...

Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is taking steps to assist eligible homeowners who live and work in areas affected by Hurricane Ian. Effective immediately, the company is providing emergency relief...

The recovery effort from the damage caused by Hurricane Ian is sure to be a long, difficult road...

In response to the devastation of Hurricane Ian, the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has expedited grants to organizations serving the military and veteran community in impacted areas in Florida. BWF has invested in four organizations that provide...

Central Florida Foundation (CFF) and Austin Russell will commit $1.5 million to local hurricane recovery through charitable Fund established in 2021 by the technology leader....

Hurricane Ian has flooded neighborhoods throughout Florida and has devastated many. In the wake of this natural disaster, Island Fin Poké Co. believes everyone must come together like family, or Ohana, and help each other in times of need. In support...

CARFAX estimates the widespread flooding across Florida and the Carolinas in the wake of Hurricane Ian potentially damaged as many as 358,000 vehicles. That number is on top of the 400,000 water-damaged cars that CARFAX data shows were already on the...

Today, Hydro One announced 30 highly skilled storm responders are heading to Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) to help restore power to residents still affected by post-tropical storm Fiona. Expected to arrive on Monday, this team will be met by a number...

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The Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) will receive matching donations from Columbia Sportswear as part of the Tough Mother Funder campaign to help people affected by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian. From Oct. 1, 2022 to Oct. 14, 2022, the global sports...

As Hurricane Ian approached landfall in the state of Florida, nine Brookdale Senior Living communities successfully evacuated close to 750 senior residents. Brookdale team members continuously monitored weather conditions and acted swiftly to help...

Altitude Trampoline Park is rallying its teams and local Florida communities to come together to help the victims of Hurricane Ian. Starting Friday, October 7, 2022, Altitude will collect monetary donations to support the Florida chapter of the...