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Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that the firm has acquired Tidal Basin, a leading comprehensive emergency and disaster management consulting firm. Tidal Basin will...

Every year, extreme weather events impact millions of homeowners and business owners nationwide. Over the past few years, wildfires across the nation have increased in frequency and intensity. The damage caused by these catastrophic natural events...

Banks in Canada are offering support and assistance to organizations providing immediate and ongoing relief, recovery, and resilience efforts in response to the fires in the Northwest Territories and British Columbia. To help support those affected,...

Every year, extreme weather events impact millions of homeowners and business owners nationwide. Over the past few years, hurricanes have increased in frequency and intensity. The damage caused by these catastrophic natural events unfortunately...

Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President and CEO of the National Police Federation regarding the recent wildfire response from Members of the RCMP:...

In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's declared state of emergency in Fresno, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Tulare and Ventura counties, Health Net is providing special assistance to assist members...

U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage to residents in Southern California impacted by Post Tropical Cyclone Hilary, which began as Hurricane Hilary....

Samaritan's Purse is helping residents forced to flee for their lives from catastrophic wildfires ravaging the Northwest Territories and B.C.'s Okanagan region. The Christian disaster relief organization has sent 14 disaster relief specialists to...

Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") donated two truckloads of food and bottled water to residents of Maui who were impacted by fast-moving wildfires. The company partnered with Convoy of Hope to ship products quickly and efficiently...

With hundreds of active wildfires in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has deployed its Virtual Community Assistance Mobile Pavilion (V-CAMP) to provide insurance information to affected residents....

Operation HOPE, the nation's leading nonprofit in financial literacy and economic inclusion, today announced a comprehensive initiative to provide urgent assistance to individuals, small businesses, and communities affected by the unprecedented...

In anticipation of Hurricane Hilary, tropical storm watches have gone into effect for parts of Southern California, including the area stretching from the California-Mexico border to the Orange County-Los Angeles County line, and for Catalina Island....

In light of the devastating fires across Hawaii, Strategic Response Partners, Inc. and Environmental Consultants, LLC, disaster response professionals with nationwide reach, are reminding all residents in and around the affected areas that structures...

The Kroger Co. announced today it will direct $100,000 in disaster relief for those affected by the wildfires in Hawaii. This support will include a $50,000 grant from The Kroger Co. Foundation and $50,000 in food donations to the Maui Food Bank, a...

To help support the communities impacted by the wildfires in Hawaii, Nestlé is activating across its U.S. businesses and brands to provide immediate and long-term relief efforts through in-kind and monetary donations. Today, Nestlé USA committed a...

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, the...

Note: All times local Peace Country, AlbertaPrivate meetings. The Deputy Prime Minister will visit an emergency response centre to meet with volunteers and Northwest Territories wildfire evacuees. Closed to media. Calgary, AlbertaThe Deputy Prime...

Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, 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, issued the following statement: "The...

Note: All times local Peace Country, AlbertaPrivate meetings. The Deputy Prime Minister will visit an emergency response centre to meet with volunteers and Northwest Territories wildfire evacuees. Closed to media. Calgary, AlbertaThe Deputy Prime...

In addressing a community concern about ensuring the economic well-being of Maui and the state, Governor Josh Green emphasized the importance of travel during today's news conference. "Like we saw in the pandemic, decisions we made can affect...

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, the...

Ty Warner, owner of the largest manufacturer of plush in the world, today announced the introduction of Aloha, a new, limited-edition Beanie Baby. Warner's Ty Inc. will donate 100% of the profits from the sales of Aloha to the American Red Cross to...

BayPort Credit Union today announced it is donating $10,000 to the Hawaii Salvation Army to support its Maui wildfires relief fund. The Salvation Army uses one hundred percent of all donations designated 'disaster relief' to support disaster...

In response to the devastating wildfires on Maui, Hormel Foods Corporation and the makers of the SPAM® brand ? whose special relationship with the Hawaiian community spans decades ? is sending resources to aid the disaster-relief efforts....

Kia America announced $150,000 in donations will be made to two organizations that are responding to the devastating wildfires in Hawaii. The American Red Cross and the Hawaii Community Foundation will receive $100,000 and $50,000, respectively, to...

Samaritan's Purse is responding in the wake of the deadly wildfires that struck Hawaii. Yesterday, the Samaritan's Purse DC-8 airlifted 17 tons of emergency relief equipment, including solar lights, hygiene kits, tools, and volunteer teams to...

In support of residents and communities affected by the wildfires in Maui, Hyundai Motor America is announcing a multifaceted wildfire relief program to help deploy immediate humanitarian aid and provide financial relief for current Hyundai and...

Emergency Assistance Foundation (EAF) ? a U.S.-based, public nonprofit administering employer-sponsored disaster and hardship relief funds worldwide ? today announced that it is sponsoring a relief fund specifically for those devastated by the recent...

Innovative Emergency Management, Inc. (IEM), the largest woman-and minority-owned disaster recovery and emergency management company in the world, was awarded a contract by Puerto Rico's Public Private Partnership Authority (P3) to assist with...

International humanitarian charity, Human Appeal, dispatched a team to Hawaii led by its Head of Fundraising to initiate humanitarian aid to those impacted by the wildfires that ravaged the Hawaiian Island of Maui....

Panda Restaurant Group, the parent company of Panda Express®, is pledging up to $2 million to the American Red Cross to provide essential care for the individuals affected by the Hawaii wildfires through the Panda Cares Foundation fundraising program...

On August 8, deadly wildfires hit the Hawaiian island of Maui, taking lives, causing mass destruction, and displacing thousands of people from their homes. Convoy of Hope's team is on the ground, working with partners to respond to immediate needs by...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center (CPC) recently released its midseason hurricane outlook with the new forecasts suggesting increased chances of hurricanes making landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast....

d?TERRA, through its d?TERRA Healing Hands Foundation®, has organized the M?lama Maui - Disaster Relief Fund in response to wildfires that have destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, Maui. Join us in supporting those who have been displaced by...

Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve and Chair of USCM's Asian American Pacific Islanders Alliance (AAPI) Fremont Mayor Lily Mei on the recent wildfires in Maui:...

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) announced it is offering payment relief options to its customers affected by the recent wildfires in Hawaii. This broad outreach includes any Toyota Financial Services (TFS) or Lexus Financial Services (LFS) customer...

Today, Samaritan's Purse airlifted 17 tons of emergency relief equipment, tools, and several volunteers to Hawaii on its DC-8 cargo plane in the wake of the deadly wildfires that broke out across multiple islands. Disaster response specialists with...

Inc. revealed today that Neptune Flood, the largest private flood insurance provider in the country, ranks No. 732 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a...

Wildfires have resulted in the evacuations of thousands of residents and visitors, and multiple closures of major roadways on Maui. The Hawai?i Tourism Authority (HTA) is in continuous communication with state and county emergency management...

Boeing [NYSE: BA] is committing $500,000 to assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts in Hawaii following deadly wildfires that have devastated Maui communities. "The Boeing family sends our deepest condolences to the people of Hawaii in the...

Blade & Timber Honolulu and Breakout Waikiki are rallying together to offer aid to the people of Maui during their time of need. Recognizing the heartbreak caused by the unfolding situation on one of Hawaii's neighboring islands, these two...

Fannie Mae is reminding homeowners and renters impacted by natural disasters, including those affected by the ongoing wildfires in Hawaii, of available mortgage assistance and disaster relief options. Mortgage servicers are also reminded of options...

In response to the devastating wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii and throughout Maui, Sentry Insurance today announced an initial contribution of $275,000 for immediate relief and recovery....

Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway, LLC (BRG) ? a managed affiliate of OmniTRAX ? presented Point Isabel School District with a check for $9,000 during a ceremony that honored each of BRG's nine recipients of the 2022 OmniTRAX Safe...

In the spirit of 'Ohana, compassion and community unity, cornerstones of the Hawaiian culture, Kering Eyewear, proud owner of Maui Jim, is extending its heartfelt support and spreading Aloha to the Hawaiian island of Maui in the aftermath of the...

The Home Depot Foundation is committing up to $500,000 to support immediate wildfire relief and long-term recovery efforts in Maui. This new disaster response grant takes the Foundation's disaster commitment to more than $5.6 million this year....

Wildfires have resulted in the evacuations of thousands of residents and visitors, and multiple closures of major roadways on Maui. The Hawai?i Tourism Authority (HTA) is in continuous communication with state and county emergency management...

In the wake of the devastating August 2023 wildfire that has claimed the lives of over 60 individuals and uprooted thousands, the Walkup Fire team has united with Hawaii's Davis Levin Livingston and Southern California's Panish Shea Boyle and...

As devastating wildfires continue to burn on Hawaii's Maui and the Big Island, Purina is donating $25,000 to Greater Good Charities to support the global nonprofit's crisis response efforts and provide both immediate and long-term recovery to people...

After its July fundraising campaign, Texas de Brazil announced today that the family-owned Brazilian steakhouse brand raised over $45,000 to support the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces as they continue to help support military members,...