Campfire

Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Columbia Land Trust Celebrate Launch of Kwoneesum Dam Removal Project

Retrieved on: 
tisdag, maj 14, 2024
Partnership, Conservation, Wood, Salmon, Yacolt Burn, Organization, Fishery, River, Ecology, Cowlitz Indian Tribe, The Land Trust, M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, Forestry, Ecosystem, Campfire, Sale, Health, Life, Land Trust Alliance, Doris Duke, Pacific Northwest, Oregon Community Foundation, Camp Fire (organization), Environment, Natural Resources, Plant, Water, Dam

Washougal, WA, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, May 10th, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Columbia Land Trust held a ceremony celebrating the pending removal of the Kwoneesum Dam at the headwaters of Wildboy Creek in Skamania County, Washington.

Key Points: 
  • Washougal, WA, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, May 10th, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Columbia Land Trust held a ceremony celebrating the pending removal of the Kwoneesum Dam at the headwaters of Wildboy Creek in Skamania County, Washington.
  • "Today marks a pivotal moment as we begin the journey to remove the Kwoneesum Dam,” said Patty Kinswa-Gaiser, Cowlitz Indian Tribe General Council Chairwoman.
  • The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is grateful for Columbia Land Trust standing alongside us in this shared vision, rooted in respect for our land, our shared resources, and our traditions."
  • “Columbia Land Trust conserves and cares for the vital lands, waters, and communities of the lower Columbia River region,” said Columbia Land Trust Executive Director Meg Rutledge.

Fire Victim Trust to Increase Pro Rata Payments to California Fire Survivors to 66%

Retrieved on: 
tisdag, mars 12, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Legal, Natural Disasters, Utilities, Environment, State, Local, Energy, Professional Services, Bankruptcy, PG&E, Camp Fire (2018), Sale, Butte Fire, Death, Trust, United States bankruptcy court, Corporate action, Survivor, Fire, Medicine, FVT, Trustee, Campfire

Cathy Yanni, Trustee of the Fire Victim Trust (FVT), announced a pro rata payment increase from 60 percent to 66 percent effective April 25, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Cathy Yanni, Trustee of the Fire Victim Trust (FVT), announced a pro rata payment increase from 60 percent to 66 percent effective April 25, 2024.
  • “With $1.2 billion in additional liquidity from our final stock sales and 97% of claims now accepted and final, we are confident we can safely increase the pro rata payment percentage for all fire survivors by six percent,” said Cathy Yanni.
  • The FVT was created in July 2020 and funded with both cash and shares of stock pursuant to PG&E’s Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization.
  • The Fire Victim Trust evaluates, administers, processes and resolves eligible claims arising from the 2015 Butte Fire, 2017 North Bay Fires, and 2018 Camp Fire.

Habitat for Humanity of Butte County commits to build to Wildfire Prepared Home Plus standard

Retrieved on: 
onsdag, mars 27, 2024
Cooking, Disaster, Humanity, Insurance, Business, Risk, Research, Wildfire, IBHS, Town, Safety, Family, Campfire, Meal, Logging

PARADISE, Calif., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) today commended Habitat for Humanity of Butte County (HFHBC) – one of the primary organizations rebuilding in Paradise, CA, following the 2018 Camp Fire – for announcing it will build all future homes in the community to IBHS's Wildfire Prepared Home Plus standard.

Key Points: 
  • Based on the latest wildfire research, Wildfire Prepared Home allows homeowners to demonstrate they have taken a series of actions shown to meaningfully reduce a home's wildfire risk.
  • "Building to the IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home Plus designation provides additional peace of mind and safety for our Habitat homeowners," says HFHBC Executive Director Nicole Bateman.
  • "Wildfire Prepared Home Plus helps our fellow neighbors and the Town of Paradise.
  • HFHBC plans to build as many as eight homes in Paradise this year to the Wildfire Prepared Home Plus standard.

Fire Victim Trust Announces Sale of Remaining 67.7 Million Shares

Retrieved on: 
onsdag, december 13, 2023
Professional Services, Utilities, Other Natural Resources, Public Safety, Energy, State, Local, Natural Resources, Environment, Other Policy Issues, Insurance, Natural Disasters, Public Policy, Government, Camp Fire (2018), Sale, United States bankruptcy court, Butte Fire, FVT, Campfire, Trust, Trustee, Death, Corporate action, PG&E, Medicine, Fire, Bankruptcy

The Fire Victim Trust (FVT) announced today the sale of the final 67.7 million shares of PG&E stock remaining in the Trust as it continues fulfilling its mission to compensate the victims of fires in Northern California from 2015 to 2018.

Key Points: 
  • The Fire Victim Trust (FVT) announced today the sale of the final 67.7 million shares of PG&E stock remaining in the Trust as it continues fulfilling its mission to compensate the victims of fires in Northern California from 2015 to 2018.
  • At that time, 476,995,175 shares of common stock were transferred to the Trust.
  • The Fire Victim Trust evaluates, administers, processes, and resolves eligible claims arising from the 2015 Butte Fire, 2017 North Bay Fires, and 2018 Camp Fire.
  • To date, the Fire Victim Trust has disbursed $10.8 billion to fire victims.

T-Mobile Empowers 250 Communities Nationwide with $11 Million in Hometown Grants

Retrieved on: 
tisdag, december 12, 2023
Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Hispanic, Professional Services, Internet, Philanthropy, Consumer, Technology, Socially Responsible Investing, Small Business, 5G, Other Philanthropy, Telecommunications, Toronto Community Housing, The arts, Pocket park, Safety, TMUS, Community House, Rice, City, Student, Commerce, Multimedia, Digital divide, T-Mobile, Campfire, Heart, Hunter Station Bridge, San Salvador Historic Downtown, Health, Windsor Castle (Smithfield, Virginia), Smart Growth America, U.S. Route 66, Environment, HVAC, Business, Quality of life, UN, Airline, Mobile phone, Video game, Tourism, Nightclub, Warehouse, Paradise

With $25 million set aside through 2026 to support Hometown Grants, T-Mobile is investing in the power of community-driven initiatives to ensure small towns can connect, innovate and grow together.

Key Points: 
  • With $25 million set aside through 2026 to support Hometown Grants, T-Mobile is investing in the power of community-driven initiatives to ensure small towns can connect, innovate and grow together.
  • "With 250 recipients, we've officially hit the halfway mark with T-Mobile’s Hometown Grants, and the impact is astounding,” said Jon Freier, President, Consumer Group, T-Mobile.
  • Coalinga, Calif.: Transform a vacant downtown lot into the Coalinga Splash Park, a first-of-its-kind outdoor recreational facility in the area.
  • Each quarter, T-Mobile awards 25 Hometown Grants to small towns with populations of 50,000 or less.

Baron & Budd Obtains Awards Over $52 Million on Behalf of Public Entities for Camp Fire

Retrieved on: 
onsdag, november 22, 2023
Public Policy, Government, Legal, Professional Services, State, Local, Camp Fire (2018), Wildfire, Organization, City, Town, LLP, JAMS, Baron & Budd, P.C., The Salvation Army, RET, A Town Called Paradise, Campfire, PC, Trust, Red, FEMA, Water, Thermalito, California, Paradise

The City of Chico operated as the response and recovery hub for the Town of Paradise which was almost entirely destroyed by the fire.

Key Points: 
  • The City of Chico operated as the response and recovery hub for the Town of Paradise which was almost entirely destroyed by the fire.
  • The funds will compensate the City for damaged infrastructure, largely roadways damaged by tens of thousands of first responder, FEMA, utility, and construction trucks.
  • The Trust has also awarded over $9 million to the Thermalito Water & Sewer District for damages to its infrastructure, including sedimentation which affected its water systems.
  • The Camp Fire was the most destructive and deadliest wildfire in the state’s history burning through more than 153,000 acres and killing 85 people.

Clayton Home Building Group® Publishes Fall 2023 Opening Doors Magazine

Retrieved on: 
torsdag, november 9, 2023
Reader, Clayton Homes, Campfire, South Carolina Lowcountry, Opening Doors, Interior design, Book

MARYVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton Home Building Group is excited to announce the publication of the fourth issue of its lifestyle magazine, Opening Doors. The magazine is designed to educate future Clayton homebuyers about Clayton homes while inspiring joyful homeownership during the beloved season of Fall.

Key Points: 
  • MARYVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton Home Building Group is excited to announce the publication of the fourth issue of its lifestyle magazine, Opening Doors .
  • The magazine is designed to educate future Clayton homebuyers about Clayton homes while inspiring joyful homeownership during the beloved season of Fall.
  • "As leaves turn and temperatures cool, we're proud to present the Fall 2023 issue of Opening Doors magazine," said Keith Holdbrooks, CEO and Executive Chairman of Clayton Home Building Group.
  • More Fall 2023 Opening Doors highlights include a tale of Clayton homeowners rebuilding their lives and homes after the devastating Camp Fire destroyed their home.

Now's the time to reduce wildfire risk for homes, businesses

Retrieved on: 
torsdag, oktober 19, 2023
Campfire, Wildfire, Insurance Institute of Canada, Snow, Risk, Insurance, Camp Fire (2018), Business, IBHS, Research, Season, Coal, Forestry

RICHBURG, S.C., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Even as the seasons change, many communities are still at risk of wildfire. Property owners can strengthen their homes and businesses year-round using science-based mitigation actions from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). IBHS's updated Wildfire Ready guides for homes and businesses provide critical steps, based on the latest wildfire research, to address ignition risk and lay out a pathway for property owners to build wildfire resilience.

Key Points: 
  • RICHBURG, S.C., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Even as the seasons change, many communities are still at risk of wildfire.
  • IBHS's updated Wildfire Ready guides for homes and businesses provide critical steps, based on the latest wildfire research, to address ignition risk and lay out a pathway for property owners to build wildfire resilience.
  • Now is the ideal time to develop a plan and begin making changes to reduce the wildfire risk for your home or business.
  • Now is the ideal time to develop a plan and begin making changes to reduce the wildfire risk for your home or business."

Fannie Mae Commits $3.2 Billion Since Re-entering LIHTC Market to Expand Affordable Housing Supply, Meet Critical Housing Needs in Underserved Communities

Retrieved on: 
tisdag, oktober 17, 2023
Olive, Investment, Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fannie Mae, Campfire, OTCQB, Veteran, Native, Community, Case management, Summer Breeze, Homelessness, Hearing, Community Reinvestment Act, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, Summer Breeze Festival UK, LGBTQ, Rehabilitation, Person, Tranquillity, Domestic violence, DSM-IV codes, FNMA, Housing, Property management, LIHTC

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Since restarting its equity investments in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) market in 2018, Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) has supported the creation or preservation of rental housing units in communities throughout the country, providing critical access to affordable housing and supportive services for thousands of households in the U.S. and its territories, the company announced today. The company's LIHTC investments continue to expand access to affordable housing supply when and where those needs are greatest, with a focus on underserved markets, populations with unmet needs, supportive housing developments, and disaster-impacted areas. 

Key Points: 
  • The company's LIHTC investments continue to expand access to affordable housing supply when and where those needs are greatest, with a focus on underserved markets, populations with unmet needs, supportive housing developments, and disaster-impacted areas.
  • "LIHTC investment is a proven and effective way to create and preserve affordable housing supply for low- and very-low-income families, particularly in underserved markets.
  • Fannie Mae doesn't fit into either of these categories, which makes it unique as an investor in the LIHTC market.
  • Instead, in furtherance of its mission to facilitate equitable and sustainable access to quality affordable rental housing, Fannie Mae focuses on investing in underserved markets and properties.

Viceroy Hotels & Resorts Unveils Festive Programming Around the Globe: Hotel for the Holidays

Retrieved on: 
torsdag, oktober 12, 2023
Midnight, Festival of Lights, Family, Female, Calendar, Music, Create, Mimosa, Cooking, Snack, Gingerbread house, Hotel Zena, a Viceroy Urban Retreat, New Year's, LOS, New Year's Eve, Old New Year, Holiday, Viceroy, Festival, Macaron, Christmas dinner, Campfire, Friends, Raclette, Spin, Wine, Celebration, Hotel for the Holidays, Hotel, Amusement park, Restaurant, Tourism, Nightclub, Fireworks

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Viceroy Hotels & Resorts, the global modern luxury hotel brand, is gearing up for an unforgettable festive season with a dazzling new calendar of holiday experiences at their properties around the world. This year Viceroy is celebrating the festive season with the introduction of "Hotel for the Holidays", a series of festive experiences from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day that allows guests to spend time on what really matters: themselves, loved ones and cultivating happiness. Whether you're at the beach, in a bustling city, or amid snow-capped mountains, Viceroy Hotels & Resorts promises a home-away-from-home holiday to remember. See below for a snapshot of how Viceroy Hotels & Resorts destinations will be delivering miraculous vacations for families of all ages this holiday season.

Key Points: 
  • Whether you're at the beach, in a bustling city, or amid snow-capped mountains, Viceroy Hotels & Resorts promises a home-away-from-home holiday to remember.
  • See below for a snapshot of how Viceroy Hotels & Resorts destinations will be delivering miraculous vacations for families of all ages this holiday season.
  • Available at select properties, including Viceroy Los Cabos, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, Viceroy Chicago, Viceroy Santa Monica, Viceroy Snowmass, Viceroy Washington DC, and Hotel Zena, V Team Kids offers an array of engaging activities designed for young travelers.
  • For more information on these exciting festive offerings and reservations, please visit https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/holiday-celebrations , and for more information on Viceroy Hotels & Resorts' V Team Kids program, visit https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/v-team-kids .