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Statement - Minister Sajjan marks Emergency Preparedness Week 2024

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Dimanche, mai 5, 2024
Public security, Weather, Social media, Cyclone, Get, Climate change, Wildfire, Disaster, Emergency, Privy council

OTTAWA, ON, May 5, 2024 /CNW/ - 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:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 5, 2024 /CNW/ - 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:
    "Today marks the 29th edition of Emergency Preparedness Week, which is a great opportunity for Canadians to prepare themselves for any emergency.
  • When an emergency strikes, we have our first responders and emergency management professionals to thank for their prompt action, expertise, and bravery.
  • An important step that everyone can take is to assemble an emergency kit , and to create a household emergency plan .
  • In addition, Public Safety is pleased to launch another round of the social media challenge for your chance to win an emergency preparedness kit.

Triple-I Stresses Preparedness for ‘Very Active’ 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season

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Vendredi, mai 3, 2024
Natural Disasters, Environment, Professional Services, Climate Change, Insurance, Clothing, Small business, Element, NOAA, Policy, Cyclone, Insurance Information Institute, Theft, Research, Water, Disaster, Colorado State University, Building material, Wind, Tree, Condo, Electronics, Loss, National Hurricane Preparedness Week, CSU, NFIP

A typical Atlantic hurricane season has 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes.

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  • A typical Atlantic hurricane season has 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes.
  • With more Americans living in harm’s way than ever before, it is critical for everyone residing in a hurricane-prone community to make preparedness a priority for the upcoming season,” Kevelighan added.
  • National Hurricane Preparedness Week , spearheaded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), starts on Sunday, May 5, and continues through Saturday, May 11.
  • The Triple-I’s four key hurricane preparedness tips for the 2024 season include:
    Review Your Insurance Coverage.

Ensuring Business Continuity Amidst Power Disruptions: Info-Tech Research Group Publishes Guide for Uninterrupted Operations

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Vendredi, mai 3, 2024
Flood, Weather, Risk, BCP, Cyclone, Electricity, Power Outage, Research group, Research, Wildfire, Environment, Developed country, UPS, DRP, Organization, Drought, Strategic planning, Risk management

To assist organizations in enhancing their resilience against power disruptions, Info-Tech Research Group has released a new blueprint, Maintain Continuity in a Power Outage .

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  • To assist organizations in enhancing their resilience against power disruptions, Info-Tech Research Group has released a new blueprint, Maintain Continuity in a Power Outage .
  • "We generally discuss disaster response planning (DRP) and business continuity planning (BCP) as comprehensive plans that cover all technology domains and business processes.
  • Info-Tech's blueprint details how organizations can specifically prepare for and manage power outages to maintain operational continuity.
  • "Understand the business impact and risk, conduct comprehensive and honest tabletop planning, develop recovery workflows, and test your capability to maintain business continuity during a power outage.

InsureMyTrip's Essential Guide to Travel During Hurricane Season

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Vendredi, mai 3, 2024
Investment, Learning, Weather, Risk, Policy, Travel, CFAR, Cyclone, Insurance, Ebook, DOT

WARWICK, R.I., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The early outlook is in –this hurricane season could be one for the record books.

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  • WARWICK, R.I., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The early outlook is in –this hurricane season could be one for the record books.
  • The summer is primetime for hurricanes and tropical storms; it also happens to be the most popular time to travel.
  • The content hub also offers access to travel data, a free travel guide eBook, videos, and other resources.
  • Travelers interested in learning more about insurance plans for travel during hurricane season can visit www.InsureMyTrip.com or call 1-800-551-4635 to speak with a licensed travel insurance agent.

America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places--2024 List Unveiled

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
Organization, Hudson River, American Legation, Tangier, Architecture, Risk, Character, Policy, Lincoln, African Americans, Trust, Wilderness, Death, Cyclone, Diplomacy, Hanscom Field, Roosevelt High School, History, Female, Restaurant, The Jackson 5, Battle of the Wilderness, Noise, Erosion, National Trust, Rehabilitation, Archive, Anglo-French Wars, Legation, Hunting

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation today unveiled its 2024 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places , an annual ranking that spotlights significant sites of American history that are at risk of destruction or irreparable damage.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation today unveiled its 2024 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places , an annual ranking that spotlights significant sites of American history that are at risk of destruction or irreparable damage.
  • "This year's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places list shows how our collective idea of American history has expanded in recent years, along with our ideas about which places are worth saving," said Carol Quillen, President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
  • Since first debuting in 1988, the list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places has proven to be a highly effective tool for shining a light on the threats facing our nation's greatest treasures.
  • Due to the efforts of the National Trust and its passionate supporters, the 11 Most Endangered list has often provided the decisive force needed to preserve important cultural landmarks.

GE Aerospace Foundation's $1 Million Pledge to Airlink to Strengthen Disaster Response Efforts Worldwide

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024
Food, GE Aviation, Cyclone, Partnership, Trustee, Disaster, Wildfire, Transport, Cholera, Non-governmental organization, Aviation, 3D printing

Cincinnati, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, disaster logistics nonprofit Airlink received a $1 million donation from the GE Aerospace Foundation, emphasizing their shared commitment to leveraging aviation for humanitarian purposes.

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  • Cincinnati, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, disaster logistics nonprofit Airlink received a $1 million donation from the GE Aerospace Foundation, emphasizing their shared commitment to leveraging aviation for humanitarian purposes.
  • The GE Aerospace Foundation, an independent charitable organization funded by GE Aerospace, made the donation at the formal launch of the Foundation during a press conference in Cincinnati.
  • “Our Foundation’s new commitment reflects our belief in aviation’s ability to do good, to save lives and rebuild communities," said GE Aerospace Foundation President Meghan Thurlow.
  • The GE Aerospace Foundation's pledge will contribute significantly to Airlink's ability to respond promptly and comprehensively to disasters worldwide as they happen.

SABA Announces $0.029 Dividend

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
Professional Services, Finance, Sale, Investment, Weather, Nature, Character, Risk, Cyclone, Earthquake, Security (finance), Plan, Past performance, Internal Revenue Code, David Gal, Gain (electronics), Life insurance

Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) (the “Fund”), a registered closed-end management investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, declared a monthly dividend of $0.029 per share on April 30, 2024, payable on May 31, 2024 to shareholders of record as of May 9, 2024.

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  • Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) (the “Fund”), a registered closed-end management investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, declared a monthly dividend of $0.029 per share on April 30, 2024, payable on May 31, 2024 to shareholders of record as of May 9, 2024.
  • As a result, long-term capital gains and/or return of capital may be a material source of any distribution.
  • No conclusions should be drawn about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of the Fund’s distributions or from the terms of the Fund’s Plan.
  • The amendment or termination of the Plan could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund’s common shares.

Tigo Energy Introduces Solar-Plus-Storage EI Residential Solar Solution for Puerto Rico

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
Software, Utilities, Sustainability, Environment, Alternative Energy, Energy, Technology, Green Technology, Transfer, Tigo Energy, ATS, Safety, Cyclone, Electricity, Transfer switch, EI, LUMA, Multimedia, OGP, Renewable energy

Tigo Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: TYGO), a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy software solutions, today announced the first installation and commissioning of a Tigo EI Residential Solar Solution, with whole-home backup, as part of the solution’s introduction to the Puerto Rican market.

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  • Tigo Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: TYGO), a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy software solutions, today announced the first installation and commissioning of a Tigo EI Residential Solar Solution, with whole-home backup, as part of the solution’s introduction to the Puerto Rican market.
  • The Tigo EI Residential Solar Solution consists of Tigo TS4 Flex MLPE products, the Tigo EL Inverter, a modular DC-coupled EI Battery, and everything else required for fast, flexible, and dependable installation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240501310127/en/
    The inaugural Tigo EI Residential Solar Solution installation showcases a comprehensive suite of Tigo components, including EI Inverter, EI Battery, Automatic Transfer Switch, and MLPE devices.
  • Please visit the Tigo solutions for Puerto Rico page for more detailed information on products and services available in Puerto Rico.

Knightscope Deploys 37 Emergency Communication Devices at Rio Hondo College

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Mardi, avril 30, 2024
Technology, Security, Other Technology, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Public Policy, Government, Other Education, Robotics, Education, Artificial Intelligence, Public Safety, Emergency, Flood, EMS, Weather, Safety, Rio Hondo College, Cyclone, Earthquake, Artificial intelligence, Disaster, Tornado, Environment, Mobile, Faculty, Multimedia, Student, Accident, Police

Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), an innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies focused on public safety, today announces the deployment of 37 K1 Blue Light Towers at Rio Hondo College in Whittier, California.

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  • Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), an innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies focused on public safety, today announces the deployment of 37 K1 Blue Light Towers at Rio Hondo College in Whittier, California.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430929682/en/
    Knightscope Deploys 37 Emergency Communication Devices at Rio Hondo College (Photo: Business Wire)
    College and university officials prioritize campus safety to ensure a secure and enjoyable environment for students, faculty and visitors.
  • Knightscope’s modern blue light emergency phones and call boxes are also the key to curing an overconfident dependence on cell phones.
  • Blue light emergency phone systems also always report one’s precise location reliably, ensuring the expedited arrival of the appropriate type of help.

SABA’s Board of Trustees Approves Share Repurchase Program, Reverse Stock Split, and Declassification of Board of Trustees

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
Banking, Asset Management, Professional Services, Finance, Sale, Investment, Weather, Nature, Risk, NAV, Cyclone, Earthquake, Security (finance), Stock split, Past performance, Effective date, Fund, Share repurchase, David Gal, Gain (electronics)

The repurchase program will require reauthorization by the Board for each new fiscal year.

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  • The repurchase program will require reauthorization by the Board for each new fiscal year.
  • The Board has approved a reverse stock split (the “Reverse Split”) of the Fund’s common shares at a ratio of 1-for-2.
  • As of the Effective Date, every two shares of the Fund’s issued and outstanding common shares will be converted into one common share.
  • The annual election of all trustees at once will align the Fund’s corporate governance to the best-in-class standard of the industry.