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Did you know National Hurricane Preparedness Week is happening May 9?15 this year? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourages you to review these health and safety resources to help you prepare for the upcoming hurricane season....

As a result of the global pandemic, consumers have experienced new ways of mourning the loss of their friends and family, and that has permanently changed the way they mourn, this according to The Foresight Companies 2021 Funeral and Cemetery...

Like everything else that happened in 2020, last year was a record year for hurricanes and tropical storms. Unfortunately, forecasters anticipate another dangerous season coming in 2021. To prepare for the upcoming challenging 2021 Hurricane Season,...

Americans in hurricane-prone states are more likely to prepare early for storms this year compared to last year, according to a new survey from the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH). With 30 named storms in 2020, along with more time spent at...

Nanometrics announced today that it has been awarded a Natural Resource Canada (NRCan) contract to supply the Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) Equipment and Services for a new Canadian EEW detection and monitoring network. NRCan is developing a...

The owner of a North Texas Harley-Davidson dealership has filed a lawsuit against Houston-based Direct Energy and its affiliates, alleging the electricity provider engaged in unlawful price gouging during February's statewide winter storm. According...

Thunderstorms, hail, and severe winds swept through numerous communities in Northern Texas and Oklahoma, leaving people facing the arduous task of repairing the damage....

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) today launched a new augmented reality mobile device application experience called Wildfire Ready Virtual to bring homeowners inside the risk of wildfire and demonstrate the value of wildfire...

After severe weather continues to cross through the state, Georgia Power crews are assessing damage and working to restore power to customers impacted. Severe storms continue to produce high winds, heavy rain and reported tornadoes that have led to...

With the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recognizing May 9?15 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week and the month of May as National Wildfire Preparedness Month, The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, is offering...

Neptune Flood, the first AI-driven flood insurance company to provide fast, easy and better flood insurance, announced the launch of its latest capacity program sponsored by Transverse Insurance Group and backed by a panel of global reinsurers, which...

Today a diverse coalition representing tribes, ranchers and conservationists announced strong support of Senate Bill (SB) 332, state legislation that would enable more cultural and prescribed burns. Tribes like the Karuk want to use prescribed fire...

Many Americans still lack awareness of basic tornado safety information and essential ways to protect themselves if a tornado strikes, a new survey from the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) shows. Today, on the ten-year anniversary...

June to September is hail season in Alberta. Homes are being damaged more frequently not only by hail, but also by heavy rainfall and strong winds. In preparation of this year's hail season, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is sharing tips and...

Bluestream Health, the rapidly growing virtual care company designed to power healthcare providers, today announced a strategic partnership with the Region 1 Disaster Health Response System (RDHRS) to provide telehealth services during disasters or...

The Government of Puerto Rico's Public Private Partnership Authority (P3) recently awarded global consulting and digital services provider ICF a new $46 million contract that includes elements of ICF's previous work to provide project formulation ...

Ahead of National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 9-15), the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) has released an update to its Hurricane Ready guide adding a downloadable checklist to better help homeowners prepare during the run...

Some remote First Nations in Northern Ontario experience an increased risk of flooding each year during the spring. The Government of Canada is working in close partnership with the Mushkegowuk Council Emergency Services Manager to support the First...

George Siegal, Director/Producer with Move the World Films, has won a prestigious Award of Distinction from Accolade Global Film Competition. The award was given for Siegal's powerful message in The Last House Standing which highlights that everyone...

To mark Earth Day, World Vision is calling on global leaders to fully respond to the climate change crisis as a tsunami of climate related disasters threaten to wipe out decades of development advances. The agency warns that the triple threat of...

During a government programme on Sunday, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit spoke to local journalists on the Commonwealth of Dominica's economic growth. According to Prime Minister Skerrit, while the nation's economy is improving after the downturn of...

In celebration of World Amateur Radio Day on April 18, Maglite and ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio®, have announced they have formed a partnership based on the common mission of helping people be prepared for emergencies and to serve...

Iconic Funds BTC ETN GmbH, a subsidiary of Iconic Funds GmbH (collectively branded as "Iconic Funds") has received regulatory approval in Germany for the prospectus and public offering of a physically backed Bitcoin Exchange Traded Product ("ETP")...

With the island of St. Vincent & the Grenadines facing a humanitarian crisis with the ongoing La Soufriere volcanic activity causing the mass displacement of over 30,000 people, food insecurity and a potential public health emergency, Digicel...

A neighboring town to New Braunfels Texas was just devastated with "gorilla sized hail". Cool Roofs Inc. has roofing crews working around the clock with homeowners from Pflugerville with hail damaged roofs to get their roof repaired or replaced,...

Global Security Systems, LLC ("GSS"), of Lafayette, LA, is pleased to announce that their proven radio broadcast-based emergency notification system, ALERT FM, successfully completed the rigorous process to obtain the ShakeAlert® License to Operate....

Two major weather outlets have issued their annual outlooks for the 2021 hurricane season, both of which suggest another troubling forecast for Atlantic and Gulf coast residents. Generac? Power Systems is encouraging homeowners in hurricane-affected...

Following Friday's eruption of the La Soufriere volcano in St Vincent and the Grenadines, the government and people of the Commonwealth of Dominica have offered their assistance and support in accommodating evacuees. The volcano, which last erupted...

As the State of Louisiana prepares for a potential early hurricane season in 2021, the Louisiana Small Business Development Center is offering business continuity, disaster planning and cybersecurity services at no-cost to Louisiana small business...

Discover Puerto Rico, the Island's Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), held a virtual panel on "Lessons in Crisis and Recovery" yesterday, March 31, with local Puerto Rican journalist and broadcast personality, Armando Valdés Prieto, moderating...

WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone , operating as NuLink in Newnan, Georgia, today announced more than 90 percent of its network is back online after sustaining significant damage from last week's tornado. ...

Legacy Collective, a giving community dedicated to funding nonprofits addressing systemic issues with sustainable, innovative solutions, today announces that it has given five grants totaling $450,000 to nonprofit organizations helping Texans in need...

April kicks off what is typically the three most active months of the year for tornadoes in the United States, and tornado territory extends well beyond the Great Plains, as recent outbreaks have made clear. But where did Tornadoes cause the biggest...

As Central Alabama deals with the aftermath of 11 confirmed tornados on March 25, BBVA USA has announced it will donate $25,000 toward community relief efforts through the BBVA Foundation. The tornado recovery grant will support the United Way of...

As the warmer weather arrives, snowmelt coupled with rain presents an increased risk of flooding in New Brunswick. Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is informing consumers about how they can prepare for the coming flood season by protecting themselves...

As another severe storm is expected Wednesday, Georgia Power encourages customers to monitor local weather conditions and keep safety first as inclement weather moves across the state. The threat of severe weather, including heavy thunderstorms,...

WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone , operating as NuLink in Newnan, Georgia, is taking swift action to repair damage caused to its network by last week's tornado and at this time has restored all services to approximately one-third of the company's...

In response to severe weather, the governors of Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee have declared states of emergency for all or part of their states. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. is expediting access to care for members who...

News reports confirm that US$49 million is committed to improve the water sector and to guarantee access to water for 64% of the population in Mozambique who are struggling with supply....

Following a severe storm system with strong winds, hail and tornadoes that caused damage across multiple Southern states, Farmers Insurance® is ready to assist affected customers....

The National Mobile Shower and Catering Association (NMSCA) has resources available to immediately assist with immigrant food services at the border. Each mobile kitchen unit can produce up to 10,000 hot meals per day and as many as 20,000 cold...

Samaritan's Purse is expanding its work in tornado-devastated Alabama?sending two additional Disaster Relief Units and staff to respond to the severe weather that battered the region. This series of deadly tornadoes killed at least five people,...

This white paper takes a deep dive into the redesigning process of the way NFIP policies are rated. It describes how the new rating system, called Risk Rating 2.0, will provide more accurate rates for properties' flood risk. For example, a property...

NEC Laboratories Europe has prototyped new, AI-enabled drone technology that quickly locates natural disaster victims using their mobile phones or smart devices in areas with damaged or no cellular infrastructure. Finding disaster victims is slow...

NES Financial | JTC (LON: JTC), announced today that it has been contracted to provide its purpose-built Opportunity Zone Fund Administration solution to Puerto Rico Opportunity Zone Fund, LP (PROZ) ? an Opportunity Zone fund managed by Monllor...

Venture Construction Group of Florida (VCGFL) was a Platinum Sponsor at the first virtual Windstorm Insurance (WIND) Conference. VCGFL exhibited virtually, held Q&A sessions, live demos, and connected with industry leaders to share tips and insights...

This month, IEEE-USA celebrates five years of the MOVE emergency relief and community outreach program. Since March 2016, MOVE (an IEEE-USA initiative) volunteers have deployed more than 20 times on disaster relief missions, and have helped over a...

CPS Energy continues to pursue all avenues to protect its customers from the excessive costs of 2021 Texas Winter Storm Uri. Today, the San Antonio City Council passed a resolution supporting CPS Energy's multifaceted strategic plan to keep customer...

SupplyHouse.com, a leading e-commerce company that sells plumbing and HVAC supplies, donated products to New Jersey-based Mitchell's Plumbing & Heating, LLC to help make repairs in the wake of the harrowing winter storm that swept across the Lone...

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. ("GLAI"), , Brazil's premier domestic airline, announces its 4Q20 earnings schedule. 4Q20 Earnings  March 18, 2021 (before trading hours)The release will be available on our website www.voegol.com.br/ir....