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In response to Tropical Storm Henri, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for all members living in New York and Rhode Island and for members living in affected counties in New Jersey, Connecticut,...

AID:Tech, a financial services company that brings transparency and accountability to federal relief distribution, will soon be leveraging the power of payment solutions from Circle, a global financial technology firm that provides internet-native...

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) announced it is offering payment relief options to its customers affected by Tropical Storm Henri, which struck the Northeast this month. This broad outreach includes any Toyota Financial Services (TFS) or Lexus...

Safeguard Medical, a global leader in innovative emergency medical technologies and specialized training for first responders, is supporting emergency relief efforts from the devastating earthquake that recently took place in Haiti. Safeguard Medical...

Six months after Winter Storm Uri, which left thousands of Texans without power in February, Texans for Fair Energy Billing (TXFEB) warns that legislative inaction has left the Texas grid unprepared for the upcoming winter. The consumer advocacy...

Spring Power & Gas, an energy retailer providing electricity and gas supply services to Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, is donating to Hope for Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the southern region of the small...

Irrimax Corp., a medical device manufacturer in the U.S., is supporting emergency relief efforts from the devastating earthquake that recently took place in Haiti. Teaming up with Project Medishare, via a partnership with Infection Reduction Partners...

Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with Church World Service (CWS) to provide assistance in Pestel, Haiti, after the 7.2 magnitude earthquake earlier this month. The program will include medical care, shelter, clean water, hygiene kits and...

With wildfires continuing to threaten communities across British Columbia, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is reminding British Columbians of the insurance supports available to them when forced outside of their homes. ...

The California Fire Foundation is distributing their Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency (SAVE) cards to victims of the recent devastating fires raging in northern California....

American Jewish Committee (AJC), the leading global Jewish advocacy organization, is partnering with IsraAID, the Israeli humanitarian relief group, in providing urgent aid to victims of a major new earthquake in Haiti. "Once again, Haitians are in...

Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) is providing humanitarian relief to Haitians affected by the August 14th earthquake that rocked the cities of Les Cayes and Jeremie. HHRD teams in Haiti have distributed 300 packages containing food,...

The Salvation Army is activating its Emergency Disaster Services personnel to meet the immediate needs of survivors and first responders affected by Tropical Storm Henri, which made landfall on August 22 in along the south coast of Rhode Island....

Heart to Heart International (HHI), providing lifesaving disaster relief and humanitarian aid throughout the world for nearly 30 years, is assisting injured earthquake survivors in the affected areas thanks to its Haitian medical team who has been on...

Action Against Hunger is mounting a response to the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit southern Haiti on August 14, 2021, and Tropical Storm Grace, which followed. The deadly combination of disasters has killed more than 1,900, injured countless...

The six EF-2 strength tornadoes that hit Barrie, Innisfil, Kawartha Lakes, Little Britain, Manilla, Lindsay, and Lake of Bays on July 15 caused $75 million in insured damage, according to initial estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification...

AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States, is pleased to announce the 50th deployment of its AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailers. These life-saving trailers donated to local emergency...

CoinZoom, a U.S. based cryptocurrency exchange and leading fintech company, today announced the launch of the CoinZoom OTC (over the counter) Desk offering deeper liquidity and a private, personalized service to institutions and high net-worth...

ReadyWise, the leader in Emergency Food Supplies, announces fundraiser for earthquake disaster relief in Haiti in partnership with Team Rubicon. From August 17, 2021, to August 24, 2021, 20% of proceeds from customer purchases on both ReadyWise's 72...

ShelterBox is sending an assessment team to the Dominican Republic after a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake and aftershocks in Haiti. Buildings have been flattened. Hospitals already under strain from COVID-19 are overwhelmed. Overnight, earthquake...

Today, at the request of the Haitian government's Ministry of Health, Samaritan's Purse deployed an Emergency Field Hospital to southern Haiti. The international Christian relief organization sent the trauma hospital?complete with a laboratory,...

In response to the devastating earthquake in western Haiti on August 14, leading Canadian aid agencies ? through the Humanitarian Coalition ? are launching an appeal to raise funds and rush emergency assistance to people in need....

The wildfires in British Columbia are devasting to families, communities and outdoor enthusiasts alike. To help with relief efforts, KEEN, Inc. (KEEN) ? the global footwear brand on a mission to make the outside more inclusive and accessible to all ?...

Immediately following Saturday's earthquake in Haiti, The Salvation Army Canada launched the Haiti Relief Effort to provide hygiene and sanitation kits, food assistance and medical supplies in-country. Canadian Lt-Colonel Morris Vincent is currently...

Mission of Hope, one of the largest non-profit organizations in Haiti, responds to the deadly 7.2 magnitude earthquake that shook the southern region of Haiti....

After Saturday's 7.2 magnitude Haiti earthquake killed more than 1,200 people, injured at least 5,700 and caused severe damage, Samaritan's Purse immediately began to mobilize staff and relief supplies. The Christian relief organization has flown 13...

ShelterBox is working to understand the full extent of the damage caused by the earthquake that occurred on the morning of August 14th, 2021. There will be a significant need for emergency shelter and we are preparing to respond if needed, with more...

Yesterday, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti. It caused severe damage?destroying homes and trapping people in the rubble. High casualties are feared as search and rescue efforts continue. Samaritan's Purse immediately began to mobilize disaster...

Whether you are directly in a fire zone, as in living precariously in a wildfire zone somewhere in the dry and vulnerable West, or just a person who doesn't take fire for granted nor the terrible outcomes for people trapped in their own homes during...

Sizzling summer heat domes have further dried the drought stricken California landscape, sparking fires across the state, and forcing local authorities to issue mandatory evacuation orders for residents. Mercury Insurance is ready to assist homeowner...

The deadly floods that battered Europe in July were catastrophic and caused widespread damage. In Western Germany, in particular, two months of rain doused small towns and villages in just 24 hours. Flash floods destroyed homes, swept away roads,...

U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage at five facilities across two states to residents impacted by the ongoing wildfires in California....

FormFree® has been recognized as the Corporate Blood Sponsor of the Year for the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps feed, shelter and provide support for people affected by fires and other disasters. FormFree...

Samaritan's Purse Canada is aiding families who lost their homes and belongings in catastrophic wildfires in the British Columbia interior. At the invitation of Thompson-Nicola Regional District officials, the Christian relief and development...

Following Boris Johnson's announcements in direct response to recent flooding in the UK, the government has pledged £860 million in flood defence contracts, with the overall aim being to protect homes and businesses across the country."It's no longer...

The hail, rain, and windstorm that hit Calgary on July 2 caused $247 million in insured damage, according to initial estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). Calgary experienced extensive flooding of streets, underpasses,...

Resilience Action Fund (RAF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and guiding the public on creating more hazard-resilient homes and communities, today announced that the independent documentary 'Built to Last?' is now available on...

IEEE-USA has gratefully accepted delivery of a donated response vehicle from Cisco for its MOVE (Mobile Outreach Vehicle) Initiative. The vehicle was delivered on 30 July near MOVE's base of operations near Raleigh, North Carolina....

BlackBerry Limited today announced a first-of-its-kind flood risk and clean water monitoring solution. Based on BlackBerry® AtHoc®, a critical event management platform, the innovative technology provides autonomous year-round monitoring and an...

Wildfire smoke coming primarily from Canada and the Western United States has continued to stretch across the continent this week, filling the skies with a thick haze and creating unhealthy air quality conditions in localities throughout the nation....

Through water, many Americans experience the reality of climate change almost daily.  Flooding, drought, record-breaking storms, and even wildfires -- each in their own way makes the presence of climate change and its impact on both water and...

IT Tech Packaging, Inc. ("ITP" or "the Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of diversified paper products in North China, today announced that the Company has donated disaster relief household goods including masks and daily-use papers...

Community leaders from across Southwest Louisiana held a press conference today announcing the launch of the Help Southwest Louisiana Now campaign....

"Flashes of Blessedness": an engaging narrative of spiritual growth. "Flashes of Blessedness" is the creation of published author Arlene Marie Wever, a Dutch national born on the Caribbean island of Aruba who discovered a love of psychological...

The Government of Puerto Rico's Department of Housing (PRDOH) recently awarded global consulting and digital services provider ICF a $13 million contract amendment to expand the implementation of the agency's Single Family Rehabilitation,...

As cities across the world face unprecedented floods and other climate catastrophes, the Commonwealth of Dominica is doing everything in its power to curb the crisis. Last week, the Government of Dominica announced the completion of the Berekua...

The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) applauds the introduction today of legislation led by members of California's congressional delegation, which would exclude from federal taxation disaster-mitigation grants from an entity established by a...

AccuWeather today announced its latest innovation bringing safety to the forefront during hurricanes and tropical storms with the new AccuWeather Hurricane Tracker, available in the AccuWeather App for both iOS and Android and on accuweather.com....

NetEase, Inc. ("NetEase" or "the Company," NASDAQ: NTES; HKEX: 9999), one of China's leading internet and online game services providers, announced a donation of RMB50 million (approximately US$7.7 million) and emergency aid to support recovery...

Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc.   ("LAURION" or the "Corporation") announces that LAURION's management has been in communication with the Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), and received notification that as of July...