News by subject: NAT

With several wildfire warnings and watches in effect across Ontario, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is reminding Ontarians to be prepared for some potentially difficult months ahead. Environment Canada is predicting that weather conditions in June...

As wildfires become more common and more extreme, the Government of Canada is focused on keeping people safe while strengthening Canada's long-term response. Across Canada, several provinces and territories are experiencing a severe wildfire season,...

Meridian Credit Union's national subsidiaries, Meridian OneCap Credit Corp. and motusbank, have donated $25,000 to the Canadian Red Cross in support of those affected by the wildfires in Nova Scotia. This donation will support the Canadian Red...

The Atlantic hurricane season begins Thursday, June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Dominion Energy encourages everyone to use this opportunity to make sure they are prepared for the next storm, whenever it may come. ...

As hurricane season begins, emergency managers and first responders turn their eyes to the tropics as they continue to prepare their communities for the possibility of impacts from severe weather....

WOW! Internet, TV & Phone , a leading broadband services provider, today announced the company is preparing for the 2023 hurricane season. While a less active hurricane season is expected this year, WOW! continues to ensure its response teams are...

As the hurricane season approaches, it is crucial for property owners, renters and business owners to be well-informed about their flood risk and take appropriate measures to protect their homes, businesses and belongings. True Flood Risk, a global...

Accela®, the trusted provider at the heart of government operations, today announced the expansion of its cloud-based solution to help communities respond to and prepare for the growing threat of natural disasters. The updated Rapid Damage Assessment...

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced today that it reached an agreement with the Shasta County District Attorney under which criminal charges arising from the 2020 Zogg Fire will be dismissed....

ATCO Ltd. ? Today, ATCO announced additional support to those affected by the devastating wildfires that have been impacting communities the company serves in western Canada. ATCO is making a $100,000 corporate donation to the Canadian Red Cross...

Memorial Day weekend means the unofficial start of summer, which is followed by another summer passage, the beginning of hurricane season, which runs June 1 through Nov. 30. ...

With active wildfires in Tantallon and Barrington Lake, Nova Scotia, and Stein Lake near Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has deployed its Community Assistance Mobile Pavilion (CAMP) to provide insurance information to...

Paramount Resources Ltd. ("Paramount" or the "Company") is pleased to advise that it has restored the majority of production that had been temporarily curtailed as a result of the Alberta wildfires. The Company has fully resumed operations in the...

Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTCQB) is reminding homeowners and renters impacted by natural disasters, including those affected by Typhoon Mawar in Guam, of available mortgage assistance and disaster relief options. Mortgage servicers are also reminded of these...

Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada's Canadian Hurricane Centre provided the Canadian context to the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's outlook for the 2023 hurricane season, which officially runs from June 1 to...

Tipalti, the leading global payables automation solution, announced that charitable emergency financial relief provider E4E Relief has joined its customer base. E4E Relief selected Tipalti to help the organization support the well-being of...

Veteran-led humanitarian organization, Team Rubicon, is welcoming home the last family from the Hurricane Laura Rebuild project. Team Rubicon, supported by PXG and the Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, completed 27 homes serving over 50 survivors in...

June 1 marks the start of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the increased risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, fires and electric shock after hurricanes and severe...

The official start of the Atlantic hurricane season on June 1 serves as an important reminder for businesses to ensure they are prepared for severe storms. This year, the hurricane experts at Colorado State University have predicted 13 named storms...

As water levels are decreasing, the Organisation de sécurité civile de l'agglomération de Montréal announces that it will be transitioning to restoration mode, as part of its special response plan (PPI). "Water flow at Carillon is now below the minor...

Samaritan's Purse, an international Christian relief organization, is offering a mobile home replacement program for Mississippi families who lost everything in the March 24 tornado. The N.C.-based organization was on the ground in Mississippi less...

With Nova Scotia's Department of Natural Resources and Renewables having confirmed an out of control forest fire southeast of Weymouth, last week and an ongoing fire in Shelburne County, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is reminding residents in...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada Private meetings Edmonton, Alberta 11:00 a.m.  The Prime Minister will meet with Canadian Armed Forces personnel who are assisting in wildfire relief efforts in Alberta. Note for media: Pooled...

Paramount Resources Ltd. ("Paramount" or the "Company") advises that, as a result of the further development of the ongoing Alberta wildfires, the third-party Wapiti natural gas processing facility and the Company's fields producing to the facility...

Ensuring that Canadians are prepared for extreme weather events and other emergencies and increasing our collective resilience continues to be a priority for the Government of Canada. Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King's Privy...

Banks in Canada have pledged support to organizations providing on-the-ground relief and help to those affected by fires in Alberta that have devastated communities in the province. To support Albertans, several banks are collecting financial...

Global Avalanche Radar Market Forecast Analysis: As per the report published by Research Dive, the global avalanche radar market is envisioned to generate a revenue of $64,412.5 million and rise at a CAGR of 5.0% over...

In response to the federal government's release of its National Risk Profile, Celyeste Power, President and CEO, IBC, issued the following statement: "We congratulate the federal government and all those who worked in the 'whole-of-society' effort...

The Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness has approved a Request for Federal Assistance from the Province of Alberta to support their efforts to combat the significant wildfire...

Today, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta announced a coordinated donation-matching program with the Canadian Red Cross to support the disaster relief efforts in Alberta communities impacted by the devastating wildfires.  The...

A state of emergency has been declared in Alberta, and communities across the province are stepping up to support those affected by the wildfires. As communities combat over 80 wildfires, the Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta and the...

Crescent Point Energy Corp. ("Crescent Point" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has successfully closed its previously announced strategic and accretive acquisition of oil and liquids-rich Montney assets in Alberta for $1.7 billion...

Generac Power Systems , a leading global designer, manufacturer and provider of energy technology solutions and other power products, is encouraging homeowners and businesses on the Gulf and Atlantic coasts to begin preparing now for this year's...

Meridian Credit Union's national subsidiaries, Meridian OneCap Credit Corp. and motusbank, have donated $25,000 to the Canadian Red Cross 2023 Alberta Fires Appeal in support of those affected by the disaster. This donation will support the Canadian...

With more than 100 active wildfires in Alberta, including a number that are currently listed as out of control, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has deployed its Virtual Community Assistance Mobile Pavilion (V-CAMP) to provide insurance information...

Whitecap Resources Inc. ("Whitecap" or the "Company") advises that the Alberta wildfires have impacted its operations in northern Alberta and in northeast British Columbia. The safety and health of our employees and consultants is our top priority...

The Canadian Telecommunications Association announced today that, to coincide with Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada, it has released two new publications that outline emergency preparedness in the telecommunications industry and the steps that...

Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement: "Today marks the beginning of Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week, an annual reminder for...

The public security organization of the urban agglomeration of Montréal (OSCAM) remains in Intervention 1 mode as part of its special response plan as it relates to spring flooding. An increase in water flows over the past few days has caused a rise...

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise the public that due to safety concerns over rising water levels, there will be a full closure of the Union Bridge on the Chaudière Crossing to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The...

With active flood warnings in parts of the province and rain in the forecast for much of this week, Hydro One is reminding Ontarians that live in flood prone areas about the importance of preparing their homes, the steps to take if flooding occurs...

Watch Duty, the only app that provides real-time wildfire information, today announced that it is expanding its coverage areas throughout the Western United States. Any interested individual can download the app for free on the...

The Home Depot Foundation is expanding nationwide disaster preparedness, response and long-term recovery efforts through $4.4 million in grants to disaster response nonprofit partners. The investments take the Foundation's 2023 disaster response...

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise the public that, as a result of significant rainfall combined with the snow melt on the Ottawa River watershed, water levels all along the Ottawa River, and on Lake Timiskaming, will be...

Regional and state officials joined the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) today to recognize a significant milestone in the effort to help communities reduce the cycle of loss caused by severe weather at an event marking 50,000...

As the frequency and intensity of hurricanes continues to increase along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, American homeowners fear the damage these storms can cause, but aren't taking all the steps they can to protect their property, according to a...

Frontline Wildfire Defense, the leading wildfire defense company for homes and commercial structures, today introduced Frontline Defense System 2, the next-generation of its patented fire defense solution that combines wildfire tracking software,...

The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking, found in its 2023 Camping Report that 18.1 percent of campers changed or canceled plans due to flooding and natural disasters last year. Certainly many campers are adjusting plans today as...

In response to the recent tornadoes that have devastated parts of Mississippi, BougeRV, a leading provider of RV and outdoor equipment, has stepped up to offer assistance to the affected communities. The company formed a team of volunteers and...

With the arrival of spring weather, including heavy rainfall forecast across parts of Ontario, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is reminding Ontarians to prepare for the increased risk of flooding....