Federal Emergency Management Agency

Maximus Awarded FEMA Contract for an Outsourced Contact Center Contract Support in Response to Catastrophic Events

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Through this award, Maximus will be providing contact center support for FEMA’s response to catastrophic events.

Key Points: 
  • Through this award, Maximus will be providing contact center support for FEMA’s response to catastrophic events.
  • This latest Outsourced Contact Center call order was awarded due to the scale and severity of the response required for Hawaii after the wildfire that impacted the state, particularly on the island of Maui.
  • Additionally, Maximus will provide full agile support services to FEMA, including staff, telephony, and equipment, and a pre-built, customized contact center implementation.
  • The company will augment current FEMA staff with additional contact center teams to ensure that all individuals and households impacted by catastrophic events are supported in a timely manner.

Alquist 3D Appoints Patrick Callahan as New Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

GREELEY, Colo., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a planned restructuring, Alquist 3D Founder and current CEO, Zachary Mannheimer, is appointing Patrick Callahan as its new chief executive officer. In addition, Mannheimer is transitioning to chairman of the board. The management restructuring is concurrent with Alquist's relocation from Iowa City, Iowa, to Greeley, Colorado, occasioned by a $4+ million incentive package from the State of Colorado and City of Greeley.

Key Points: 
  • GREELEY, Colo., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a planned restructuring, Alquist 3D Founder and current CEO, Zachary Mannheimer, is appointing Patrick Callahan as its new chief executive officer.
  • "Patrick is the executive leader we need as we scale up our operations to meet the housing demand.
  • -Zachary Mannheimer, Founder & Board Chairman
    "Patrick is the executive leader we need as we scale up our operations to meet the housing demand," said Mannheimer.
  • For two years prior, Callahan helped lead the company as CSI's chief strategic officer, responsible for CSI's international growth, business development, and research and development operations.

SBA Tops $139 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans for Maui Wildfires

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced that the SBA has approved more than $139 million in federal disaster loans for Hawaii businesses, nonprofits, and residents impacted by Maui wildfires.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced that the SBA has approved more than $139 million in federal disaster loans for Hawaii businesses, nonprofits, and residents impacted by Maui wildfires.
  • Since the fires began, the SBA has approved $40,620,400 for businesses and $ 98,615,000 for residents to help rebuild and recover from the disaster.
  • For small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations of all sizes, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster.
  • Applicants may also call the SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email [email protected] for more information on the SBA’s disaster assistance.

Best’s Commentary: Impact of US Government Shutdown on Insurance Industry Will Depend on Duration

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Historically, government shutdowns have been relatively brief, with the resulting economic impact being minor.

Key Points: 
  • Historically, government shutdowns have been relatively brief, with the resulting economic impact being minor.
  • However, the Best’s Commentary, “Impact of US Government Shutdown on Insurance Industry Will Depend on Duration,” notes that the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is up on Sept. 30.
  • “Closings on properties requiring flood insurance would be delayed, as would new Federal Housing Administration loans, which would impact property sales and purchases of property insurance and title insurance,” said Christopher Graham, senior industry analyst, Industry Research and Analytics, AM Best.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Are Your Grandparents and Senior Neighbors Prepared for an Emergency? Are You Prepared to Help Them in The Event of a Disaster?

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Friday, September 22, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to preparing for a natural disaster or emergency don't forget some of the most important people in your life. Senior citizens, people like your grandparents or an elderly neighbor, can use a helping hand to get ready.

Key Points: 
  • Senior citizens, people like your grandparents or an elderly neighbor, can use a helping hand to get ready.
  • PG&E's Safety Action Center has a toolkit for seniors and their caregivers to help prepare for an emergency.
  • On the site, you'll find preparedness tips for seniors, including those with access and functional needs.
  • That's why it's so important to get ready before something happens," said Angie Gibson, Vice President of Emergency Preparedness and Response at PG&E.

National Institute of Building Sciences and Fannie Mae Release Disaster Mitigation Roadmap

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Building Sciences and Fannie Mae have developed the Resilience Incentivization Roadmap 2.0 on mitigation investment to help people in America prepare for and respond to natural disasters.

Key Points: 
  • The Resilience Incentivization Roadmap was unveiled at NIBS' annual meeting in Washington, DC
    WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Building Sciences and Fannie Mae have developed the Resilience Incentivization Roadmap 2.0 on mitigation investment to help people in America prepare for and respond to natural disasters.
  • On a national average, natural hazard mitigation saves $4-$11 in avoided future losses for each $1 invested, as found by the NIBS Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves study.
  • "Climate resilience will be key to sustainable homeownership as the impacts of climate change increase," said Tim Judge, Head of Modeling & Chief Climate Officer with Fannie Mae.
  • The Resilience Incentivization Roadmap 2.0 recently was unveiled at the NIBS Building Innovation conference in Washington, DC.

SBA Tops Nearly $40 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans for Those Impacted by Maui Wildfires

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved nearly $40 million in federal disaster loans for Hawaii business owners and residents impacted by wildfires that began August 8.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved nearly $40 million in federal disaster loans for Hawaii business owners and residents impacted by wildfires that began August 8.
  • The SBA, through its Disaster Field Operations Center West (FOCW), has approved nearly $8 million for businesses and more than $30 million for homeowners and renters to help rebuild and recover from this disaster.
  • For small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations of all sizes, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster.
  • Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance.

Planet Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2024

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Second quarter gross margin was 49%, compared to 48% in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Second quarter gross margin was 49%, compared to 48% in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023.
  • Second quarter Non-GAAP Gross Margin(1) was 52%, compared to 52% in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023.
  • (1) Please see “Planet’s Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a discussion on how Planet calculates the non-GAAP financial measures presented herein.
  • The actual amount of these expenses during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2024 will have a significant impact on Planet’s future GAAP financial results.

Mercury Insurance Advises Policyholders to Prepare for El Niño

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 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 strengthen gradually as winter approaches.

Key Points: 
  • Forecasters have issued an advisory stating that El Niño conditions are already developing and are expected to strengthen gradually as winter approaches.
  • Typically, El Niño weather trends translate to an increase in rainfall for the southern United States and drier, warmer weather for the northern states.
  • It's also one of the most common claims filed by homeowners," said Bonnie Lee, Mercury Insurance 's Vice President of Property Claims.
  • Flood insurance covers both flood and mudflow damage, but only covers mudslide damage if defined exactly as the Standard Flood Insurance Policy defines mudflow.

Strong El Niño Prediction is a Sign to Get Your House and Insurance in Order

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 strengthen gradually as winter approaches.

Key Points: 
  • Forecasters have issued an advisory stating that El Niño conditions are already developing and are expected to strengthen gradually as winter approaches.
  • Typically, El Niño weather trends translate to an increase in rainfall for the southern United States and drier, warmer weather for the northern states.
  • It's also one of the most common claims filed by homeowners," said Bonnie Lee, Mercury Insurance 's Vice President of Property Claims.
  • Flood insurance covers both flood and mudflow damage, but only covers mudslide damage if defined exactly as the Standard Flood Insurance Policy defines mudflow.