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11 september 2023

16:00
Initial reports indicate that approximately 100,000 children have been impacted by the powerful earthquake that struck Morocco late on Friday night - the strongest seismic event to hit the Kingdom since 1960.  Like all major earthquakes, aftershocks...

12:00
In the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, CITGO is stepping up to provide support to SBP USA as they work to help Florida residents recover from immediate storm impact. CITGO made a direct donation of $50,000 to SBP in support of their Disaster...

10:00
Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai?i to provide cash assistance, housing and relocation support after brush fires on Maui devastated the island on August 8, 2023. "Episcopal Relief & Development has been...

09:00
Islamic Relief Canada staff is on the ground in Morocco, at the epicentre in the Atlas mountains, just two days after the deadly 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck, taking the lives of more than two thousand people. Islamic Relief Canada staff have...

06:42
The American Red Cross national blood supply has fallen to critically low levels?dropping nearly 25%-- since early August, and potentially threatening the medical care of patients with an emergency need for blood, or those living with critical...


10 september 2023

16:38
Desjardins Group has teamed up with the Canadian Red Cross, donating $50,000 to the Morocco Earthquake Appeal in response to the disaster. "We're deeply saddened by the loss of life and the damage caused by this devastating event. We want to offer...

08:00
Aya Gold & Silver Inc.  ("Aya" or the "Corporation") would like to express its deepest sympathy to the people of Morocco and to all of whom have lost loved ones as a result of the earthquake on Friday evening in the Al-Haouz province of Morocco....


8 september 2023

11:50
As Hurricane Lee continues to strengthen in the Atlantic Ocean, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers in its path about the risks of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from portable generators and other post-storm...

11:36
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday visited flood-affected villagers in the city of Shangzhi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, during which he stressed efforts to accelerate post-disaster reconstruction and ensure the safety of the...


7 september 2023

11:42
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that a significant El Niño event is expected to occur this year. Forecasters have issued an advisory stating that El Niño conditions are already developing and are expected to...

11:00
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that a significant El Niño event is expected to occur this year. Forecasters have issued an advisory stating that El Niño conditions are already developing and are expected to...

09:00
The Jewish High Holiday of Rosh HaShanah is fast approaching.  It celebrates what Jews consider to be the birth of the world. Soon after is Yom Kippur, a day of atonement and judgement. During Yom Kippur Jews around the world recite a prayer that...

09:00
The latest version of Windy.com brings a new Fire Danger layer. Windy is collaborating on the new layer with the Academy of Sciences' Global Change Research Institute, known as CzechGlobe, which is also behind the Intersucho and FireRisk projects....


6 september 2023

20:07
ICEYE, a world-leading provider of natural catastrophe solutions and insights, has been selected by the Federal Government of Australia to supply flood and bushfire hazard data for all states and territories across the country....

16:45
Government of Canada officials will host a media technical briefing for attribution to provide an update on the seasonal outlook for wildfires. Journalists will have the opportunity to ask questions.   All information and materials related to this...

15:46
PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, today announced a $10,000 donation to the Hawaii Credit Union League to support communities impacted by wildfires in Maui. In addition to the donation, employees at PenFed's...

13:31
In today's extreme weather environment, disaster preparedness has become an essential aspect of life. National Preparedness Month is an observance each September ? during peak hurricane a fire seasons ? to raise awareness about the importance of...

09:00
FortressFire, a leading provider of an innovative platform and analytical tools designed to assess the vulnerability of properties to wildfires, is excited to announce the availability of its groundbreaking Wildfire...


5 september 2023

16:38
Before paying insureds for the contents of their homes destroyed by the Maui Wildfire, insurers are requiring survivors to submit detailed "personal property inventories." Preparing the inventories can take hours or even days.  Many survivors find it...

15:10
In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's declared state of emergency in Del Norte and Siskiyou counties, Health Net is providing special assistance to assist members affected by the Smith River Complex and Happy Camp Complex fires. Health Net wants to...

14:01
As communities band together to support those affected by natural disasters, AARP Pennsylvania remains vigilant against opportunistic scammers seeking to exploit vulnerabilities. Recognizing the need for awareness, AARP Pennsylvania is equipping...

10:35
The County of Maui and State of Hawai'i have been named for the first time as co-defendants and landowners liable for nuisance in a civil action filed by the father of a 57-year-old woman who was tragically and suddenly killed...


2 september 2023

10:00
Following Hurricane Idalia, Farmers Insurance® has established relief sites in Perry, Fla. and Valdosta, Ga., where customers impacted by the storm can meet directly with Farmers® claims representatives who specialize in catastrophe response....


1 september 2023

17:49
U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage at 21 stores across Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina where residents may need recovery assistance after Hurricane Idalia....

16:21
The Hawaii wildfires, which began early in August, have claimed many lives and devastated hundreds of homes and businesses. This ongoing tragedy, which has ravaged the island of Maui, including the historic town of Lahaina, is already one of the...

15:13
All Hands and Hearts (AHAH), a prominent disaster relief organization, has activated its Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to provide swift and comprehensive aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia's devastating impact on Florida. The...

13:41
DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S., is contributing $50,000 to several organizations across Florida to aid response and recovery in the wake of Hurricane Idalia. The contributions include $25,000 to the Florida Disaster Fund, which assists Florida's...

12:51
To continue assisting our communities with disaster relief, the Duke Energy Foundation is committing an additional $100,000 in grants to support local recovery and disaster relief efforts in Florida....

12:00
September is National Preparedness Month, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds its customers that being prepared for the unexpected has never been more important....

10:45
Smithfield Foods is trucking 28,000 pounds of food, the equivalent of 112,000 servings, to Live Oak, Florida, to provide hot meals to communities devastated by Hurricane Idalia. The food, which includes Smithfield bacon, pork chops, ribs and pork...

10:08
Fannie Mae  is reminding homeowners and renters impacted by natural disasters, including Hurricane Idalia, of available mortgage assistance and disaster relief options. Mortgage servicers are also reminded of options to assist homeowners under Fannie...

09:55
Hurricane Idalia wreaked havoc on Florida on Aug 30th, causing widespread destruction and putting residents in danger. Amid such natural disasters, BLUETTI, a leading innovator in energy storage solutions, is proud to introduce a comprehensive set...

06:03
National nonprofit Petco Love, BOBS from Skecherstm, and Wings of Rescue joined to evacuate 140+ shelter pets out of Florida to support partner animal welfare organizations in the area after Hurricane Idalia hit the state on Wednesday as a Category 3...


31 august 2023

15:30
The National Disaster Resilience Conference (NDRC23) is pleased to announce the dynamic 2023 agenda featuring disaster safety and resilience experts is now available. The conference will...

13:01
Duke Energy Florida is intensifying restoration efforts for customers who experienced the worst of Hurricane Idalia's wrath, as more than 5,000 lineworkers, tree professionals, damage assessors and support personnel assess damages in communities...

10:37
High winds and flooding have about 20,000 Duke Energy customers without power Thursday morning as the remnants of Hurricane Idalia exit the Carolinas....

04:05
The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) teams are beginning to meet the needs of Florida communities affected by Hurricane Idalia and the life-threatening storm surge it brought to the coast. Before the storm made landfall as a...


30 august 2023

20:03
Hurricane Idalia brought heavy rains, strong winds and storm surge to the Tampa Bay region, resulting in flooding in low lying areas. However, the patients, physicians and team members at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) remain safe, with power on,...

19:59
As Hurricane Idalia brings catastrophic, life-threatening conditions to communities in Florida and Georgia, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), the official domestic relief agency of the Catholic Church in the U.S., has launched a dedicated disaster...

19:55
Duke Energy Florida aims to have 95% of impacted customers restored by Wednesday night ? except for those in the hardest hit areas, including those who cannot receive power because of damage or flooding....

12:50
As Hurricane Idalia makes landfall, Farmers Insurance® has mobilized its Catastrophe Response Team to assist impacted customers....

12:40
Idalia has cut power to more than 64,000 Duke Energy Florida customers so far, with more power outages and damage likely to occur as the storm continues to exit the state....

10:50
Convoy of Hope is responding to Hurricane Idalia with food, water, and relief supplies. The strong Category 3 hurricane left thousands of people without basic necessities. ...

01:30
As Florida residents prepare ahead of another major hurricane landfall, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center expect...

00:20
In anticipation of Hurricane Idalia, hurricane and tropical storm warnings have gone into effect for areas of South Georgia. Mercury Insurance is urging residents to take precautions and prepare themselves, their families and property in advance of...


29 august 2023

22:10
In anticipation of Hurricane Idalia, hurricane and tropical storm warnings have gone into effect for areas of South Georgia. Mercury Insurance is urging residents to take precautions and prepare themselves, their families and property in advance of...

16:50
In advance of Hurricane Idalia's landfall, the Duke Energy Foundation has donated $300,000 to support disaster response and relief efforts....

16:40
As Hurricane Idalia rapidly accelerates and makes its way towards land, Truist Foundation announced it will donate $500,000 to support relief and recovery efforts for communities across the Florida Gulf Coast and Southeastern Seaboard impacted by the...

16:00
CVS Health®  is actively preparing for Hurricane Idalia's impending landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast. The company's priority is the health and safety of its customers, members and colleagues, and it is committed to providing its communities with...

15:50
Heavy rains and gusty winds are expected to accompany Hurricane Idalia as it passes through the Carolinas late Wednesday and into midday Thursday, bringing the potential for high winds, flooding and widespread power outages in eastern North Carolina...

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