News by subject: NAT

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...

Network services and consumer experience pioneer Plume® recently completed its third annual #PlumeStrong Cycling Challenge, a five-day ride across the arduous mountain passes of Switzerland and France. Employees from Plume and its partners were...

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...

The recent tragedy in Maui impacted many lives in...

Several storms that hit Alberta and the Prairies over the past few months resulted in over $300 million in insured losses, according to initial estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). Of the more than $300 million in...

Weather and natural disaster-related travel issues have recently dominated news coverage.  Everything from wildfires to hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes ? and even extreme heat ? have caused travel disruptions. While weather-related vacation issues...

Samaritan's Purse is helping residents who were forced to flee for their lives from catastrophic wildfires that ravaged B.C.'s Shuswap region. At the request of the region's emergency operations center, the Christian disaster relief organization is...

U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage at 14 stores in Massachusetts and Rhode Island where residents are projected to need recovery assistance after Hurricane Lee....

Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue and Geneviève Hébert, member for Saint-François and Assistant Government Whip on behalf of François Bonnardel, Minister of Public Security and Minister Responsible for the Estrie...

Kempus, an online community where students can connect and discuss the university and early career experience anonymously, has made a charitable donation to Maui Strong, to help the affected people catastrophic wildfires that ravaged parts of Western...

BNET offers emergency reentry, now with interoperability between CEAS jurisdictional programs. This allows essential employees to be recognized and given immediate access for post-disaster reentry. Adopting CEAS for Your CommunityNew York City...

U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage to central Massachusetts residents impacted by recent flooding. Torrential downpours...