News by subject: NAT

Power Storage Solutions (PWRSS), a premier energy storage distributor and installation company, highlighted the importance of preparing for the upcoming Atlantic storm season by outlining five critical steps every business should take. Occurring from...

The Culver City Chamber of Commerce has forged a new partnership with a private company to conduct seminars and webinars on the importance of earthquake retrofits for owners and managers of apartment and commercial buildings will be co-sponsored by...

The Florida based hurricane prediction organization Global Weather Oscillations Inc. (GWO) (http://www.globalweatheroscillations.com) ? is the only organization that utilizes ClimatePulse technology for predicting the Hot Spot locations for hurricane...

An above-normal level of tropical cyclone activity is projected for 2022 in the Atlantic basin, according to a forecast released today by Colorado State University's (CSU) Department of Atmospheric Science....

On April 2, as Muslims around the world welcomed Ramadan - the holy and blessed month of fasting, prayer and charity - residents of Hargeisa, capital of Somaliland, were woken up by a horrific fire that rampaged their entire marketplace housing...

Tampa residents are working to rebuild after a series of violent storms caused destruction throughout their communities. On the morning of March 12th, the National Weather Service reported that stray tornadoes were producing violent tornado level...

Across Canada, natural disasters like floods, landslides, wildfires, and earthquakes are affecting the lives and livelihoods of thousands of Canadians. Today, Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver?Sunshine Coast?Sea to Sky Country,...

Following a multi-day storm system that caused high winds, heavy rainfall, and tornadoes in Texas and continued to move over portions of the Southern United States, Farmers Insurance is responding to help affected customers with claims....

"I wanted to create a way to redirect river waters to a drainage system before they have a chance to reach flood level," said an inventor, from San Diego, Calif., "so I invented THE PLUG AND VAULT. My design helps to prevent floods that could cause...

A fast-moving storm affected parts of Orlando two days in a row with National Weather Service issuing a hail alert. Home and business owners may have found themselves with substantial damages to their property including their roofs. A Severe...

Insulgard Security Productstm, the industry leader in architectural security products, has announced their STORMDEFENDtm window and door systems have been certified by UL, the global safety science leader, to meet the recently updated FEMA P-361-2021...

In an effort to streamline emergency responses to rural and urban areas during disasters, Fire Safe Signs (www.firesafesigns.com) has created customizable driveway signs alerting all emergency responders of constraints and amenities on properties....

The Government of Canada continues to be there for British Columbians as they recover from the flooding and extreme weather events that devastated the province last November. The Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen's Privy Council for...

Duke Energy is creating a $500,000 microgrant program to help South Carolina communities weather future storms. Households and...

Global disaster relief organization ShelterBox USA will hold a virtual panel discussion on International Women's Day next Tuesday, March 8, on female leadership in the face of climate change. Women are disproportionately affected by climate change....

With Malawian farmers still reeling from tropical storms that devastated crops and livelihoods in recent weeks, Norway's Minister of International Development and the President of the UN's International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will...

A fundraising effort organized by GovX?the online shopping site exclusively for current and former military, first responders, and federal employees?has raised a total of $28,811 for Team Rubicon, the veteran-led disaster response organization that...

The American Red Cross today announced a $200,000 grant provided to veteran-led disaster relief organization Team Rubicon to execute wildfire mitigation services in Grand County, Colorado. With this commitment, Team Rubicon will have the resources...

One year after Winter Storm Uri caused widespread blackouts across Texas, leaving millions without power, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) President and CEO Gregory Wetstone issued the following statement: "One year ago, Texans were...

Athenium Analytics, a leading provider of natural hazard and structural risk analytics, announced today the upcoming release of new capabilities essential to building climate intelligence....

On September 3, 1857, the SS Central America began a voyage from Panama to New York carrying very important cargo: thousands of freshly minted gold coins from California, desperately needed by New York banks that were facing an economic crisis. Six...

What's the news? The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded AT&T* four separate contracts for modernized communications capabilities to help FEMA improve its ability to...

Destructive and costly wildfires in the western United States over the past several years are driving efforts to better understand wildfire risk, ways to more effectively prevent and mitigate wildfires, and approaches to insuring against wildfire...

Before severe weather threatens, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) encourages Americans to prepare their homes and businesses with targeted actions to reduce the impact of storms and be thunderstorm ready. Every year, severe...

Research has shown that minorities impacted by disasters do not rebound as quickly as other demographics. According to Scientific American, minority communities are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change and disproportionately suffer from...

Today, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) named National Hurricane Center (NHC) Director Ken Graham as the 2022 National Weatherperson of the Year. The award coincides with the February 5 celebration of National Weatherperson's Day, the...

Duke Energy said predicted heavy snow and freezing rain from today's winter storm are likely to cause widespread power outages throughout Indiana....

The Salvation Army is providing a wide variety of essential services for those exposed to freezing temperatures, snow, and power outages across the country as Landon threatens over 1 million Americans spread over 2,000 miles from New Mexico to the...

Through Project Simon Peter, Island Pacific comes to the aid of fishermen in Palawan and Siargao as they raise funds to replace the boats Typhoon Odette destroyed. Aside from being Filipinos, fishermen are close to Island Pacific's heart because...

FirstEnergy Corp. utility personnel are prepared to respond to service interruptions caused by a complex winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snow and damaging ice to Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia this week....

Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting Servicio Anglicano de Diacono e Desenvolvimento (SADD), the relief and development arm of the Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil, as it provides humanitarian assistance after the flooding in Bahia. SADD...

Over 50 years ago, A. Schoeneman & Co. was founded on the principle of supporting their customers in fights that mean more than buildings and possessions ? they mean livelihoods. Family businesses built through sweat, tears, and years of hard work...

CGTN's Liu Xin reached out to Tonga's Legislative Assembly Speaker Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua after volcanic eruptions and tsunami pounded the Pacific Island nation, for an update on the situation. CGTN was among the first Asian media outlets to speak...

CGTN's Liu Xin reached out to Tonga's Legislative Assembly Speaker Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua after volcanic eruptions and tsunami pounded the Pacific Island nation, for an update on the situation. CGTN was among the first Asian media outlets to speak...

Chinese businessman Yu Hongtao is in Tonga. During his interview with CGTN, he said dust is everywhere on the island.   "What I've seen so far is everyone is involved in emergency rescue and disaster relief operations," Yu...

The Salvation Army is serving individuals and families struggling with freezing temperatures, snow, and power outages across the country and preparing for additional waves of potentially deadly conditions. This comes at the same time the organization...

A Chinese employee currently working in Tonga described the rare volcano eruption and his current status in an exclusive interview with CGTN through satellite telephone on Wednesday, saying he and colleagues are relying on bottled water bought from...

A Chinese employee currently working in Tonga described the rare volcano eruption and his current status in an exclusive interview with CGTN through satellite telephone on Wednesday, saying he and colleagues are relying on bottled water bought from...

Recently, Typhoon Rai hit the Philippines and to assist in disaster relief, CoinEx has offered emergency aid to disaster-stricken areas. As one of the strongest storms the country witnessed in 2021, Rai has brought strong winds, heavy rainfall, as...

United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) has donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross and an additional $30,000 to food banks in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia....

Elements Restoration is a trusted provider of disaster restoration and cleaning services for homes and businesses in the Tacoma, WA area. RestorationMaster has just added them as a new member of RestorationMasterFinder.com to help generate more...

Duke Energy today said it is on track to restore nearly all customers who lost power during the weekend winter storm in the Carolinas by late tonight, though many will be restored sooner....

Preparing for an Emergency: Being prepared starts with ensuring everyone in your home is on the same page. If you don't already have one, start by creating an emergency action plan. Basically, you want to outline what everyone needs to do should you...

Managing through waves of high winds, snow and freezing rain, thousands of Georgia Power workers are restoring power for customers Sunday as Winter Storm Izzy continues through the state. Crews are repairing downed power lines and damaged poles...

A winter storm continues to move through the Carolinas today, cutting power to 67,000 Duke Energy customers so far, with more power outages likely to occur later today and into early Monday....

As impacts from Winter Storm Izzy are being felt across much of north Georgia, Georgia Power has thousands of personnel responding to customers impacted by the severe winter weather ? safely and as quickly as changing weather conditions allow them to...

Duke Energy today said the hazardous wintry precipitation from this weekend's approaching winter storm could cause an estimated 750,000 customers to lose power in North Carolina and South Carolina, based on the storm's current forecasted track, and...

Dominion Energy Virginia crews are prepared for the second storm of the year, which is expected to bring winter weather across the company's service area beginning Sunday. The storm could bring snow, ice, sleet, freezing rain and high winds to parts...

SETTLEMENT A Settlement Agreement has been reached and approved by the Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench that settles litigation involving the flooding of Lake Manitoba in 2011 which caused damage to areas surrounding Lake Manitoba...

Today, the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) announced the three finalists for the 2022 National Weatherperson of the Year award, an annual honor recognizing an outstanding weatherperson for leadership in promoting disaster safety...