Preparedness

PG&E Kicks-Off National Preparedness Month with Important Reminders Focused on Wildfire Safety

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
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The website helps ensure that customers are prepared before an emergency, with links to sign up for wildfire safety alerts and printable emergency checklists.

Key Points: 
  • The website helps ensure that customers are prepared before an emergency, with links to sign up for wildfire safety alerts and printable emergency checklists.
  • We are in the heart of wildfire season, in the midst of a pandemic, and in earthquake country.
  • We dont need to be afraid, but we do need to be prepared, said Rod Robinson, PG&Es senior director of Emergency Preparedness & Response.
  • Learn more about wildfire risk and what to do before, during and after an emergency to keep your family safe at PG&Es Safety Action Center .

FEMA and Ad Council Urge Americans to "Make a Plan Today"

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
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"This year, we've seen that preparedness actions save lives," said FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor.

Key Points: 
  • "This year, we've seen that preparedness actions save lives," said FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor.
  • This year's campaign encourages parents and caregivers to visit Ready.gov/plan to find tools and tips for making an emergency plan with their family.
  • "National Preparedness Month is always an opportune moment to stop and think about whether you're prepared for a disaster," said Ad Council Chief Campaign Development Officer Michelle Hillman.
  • Each week of National Preparedness Month , the Ready campaign will emphasize a unique aspect of preparedness:

Top 25 CPA and Advisory Firm Carr, Riggs & Ingram Participates in National Preparedness Month

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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ENTERPRISE, Ala., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Joining a number of other organizations across the country, Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) has announced their participation in the Department of Homeland Security's annual National Preparedness Month (NPM).

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  • ENTERPRISE, Ala., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Joining a number of other organizations across the country, Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) has announced their participation in the Department of Homeland Security's annual National Preparedness Month (NPM).
  • The 2020 National Preparedness Month theme is "Disasters Don't Wait.
  • CRI encourages everyone to prepare for even the most unexpected disasters following the Ready.gov outline for effective disaster planning.
  • CRI is a CPA and advisory firm located in 30 markets throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

Tyson Foods Deploys Disaster Relief Support in Response to Hurricane Laura

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Friday, August 28, 2020
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Tyson Foods will coordinate with local authorities, the Salvation Army, Convoy of Hope, Operation Blessing and other disaster relief partners to establish a coordinated response to deliver these items to storm victims, volunteers, first responders and Tyson team members.

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  • Tyson Foods will coordinate with local authorities, the Salvation Army, Convoy of Hope, Operation Blessing and other disaster relief partners to establish a coordinated response to deliver these items to storm victims, volunteers, first responders and Tyson team members.
  • The impact of Hurricane Laura is still being felt and were deploying resources where we can make the most impact, said Debra Vernon, senior director, corporate social responsibility, Tyson Foods.
  • This response wouldnt be possible without the support of our team members, disaster relief partners and customers, who are all volunteering time and resources to make sure our response is as successful as possible.
  • Tyson Foods Natural Disaster Preparedness Team is also closely following the impact of Hurricane Laura in Arkansas and preparing resources to respond in the companys home state.

harbor Launches Household Preparedness and Safety Platform, Backed by $5M in Seed Funding

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
Emergency management, Preparedness, PREPA

The company's forthcoming app and readiness platform will provide a simple, relatable way to assess and develop preparedness and gain peace-of-mind.

Key Points: 
  • The company's forthcoming app and readiness platform will provide a simple, relatable way to assess and develop preparedness and gain peace-of-mind.
  • harbor wants to help families cultivate "household wellness": the concept of forming everyday habits to keep your home and family safe.
  • harbor then provides steps people can take on a regular basis to increase their preparedness, and stay informed with real-time updates and advice when disasters hit.
  • Kessler brings over 15 years of experience in consumer internet technologies and subscription businesses to launch and scale harbor.

2020 Survey Reveals COVID-19 Pandemic Has Not Improved America's Emergency Preparedness

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Thursday, August 20, 2020
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Key findings of the survey, aimed at gauging how natural and man-made disasters as well as the COVID-19 crisis have impacted Americans' decisions about emergency preparedness, include:

Key Points: 
  • Key findings of the survey, aimed at gauging how natural and man-made disasters as well as the COVID-19 crisis have impacted Americans' decisions about emergency preparedness, include:
    Only a third of respondents have been influenced by recent media coverage around COVID-19 to improve their emergency preparedness planning.
  • Less than half of these respondents bought supplies for an emergency kit, created and/or updated their preparedness plan, or reviewed a preparedness plan with their family.
  • 41% of respondents are more aware of cleaning needs within their homesamid the pandemic.
  • "If 2020 has taught us anything, it's that health disasters are devastating just like natural and man-made disasters are.

Goal Zero Study Finds Preparedness Has Taken on New Importance Due to COVID-19

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
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Preparedness of all forms is quickly becoming a top priority for families as they face the ongoing pandemic.

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  • Preparedness of all forms is quickly becoming a top priority for families as they face the ongoing pandemic.
  • COVID-19 has caused a major shift in the way people are thinking about preparedness."
  • The findings highlighted the fact that the general population isn't currently prepared for an emergency of any length of time.
  • 68% of those surveyed rarely or never thought about emergency preparedness before COVID-19, but 78% think more about their level of emergency preparedness since the pandemic began.

Linda Mack moderated a panel for the Opal Group's Family Office Planning and Structured Forum held virtually on July 1, 2020

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Sunday, August 2, 2020
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CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Linda Mack, President, and Founder of Mack International was invited to moderate a panel for the Opal Group's Family Office Planning and Structured Forum held virtually on July 1, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Linda Mack, President, and Founder of Mack International was invited to moderate a panel for the Opal Group's Family Office Planning and Structured Forum held virtually on July 1, 2020.
  • The session opened with a discussion on the level of preparedness family offices felt when faced with circumstances surrounding the pandemic.
  • "The panel reported many family offices found it challenging to respond to the unanticipated need to work remotely," said Linda.
  • There were, however, examples of some family offices who had experienced unforeseen circumstances like 9/11 in New York City.

Harmany Network on ALTAGOOD Best Option for Mass Evacuations

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmany, Inc.the creator of ALTAGOOD, a homeshare social network and disaster preparedness community, announced that homeshare is still the best option for safe evacuations during a pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmany, Inc.the creator of ALTAGOOD, a homeshare social network and disaster preparedness community, announced that homeshare is still the best option for safe evacuations during a pandemic.
  • "Harmany was created to be the best tool available for safe and orderly evacuations," said Gerard Hilinski, Harmany's ChiefMedical Advisor.
  • ALTAGOOD is a mobile optimized web application and social network offering users the ability to seek or provide shelter during emergency situations.
  • Founded in 2018, Harmany, Inc. is a Charlotte, NC based startup and provider of Harmany App and ALTAGOOD .

Tidal Basin Group Welcomes Former FEMA Acting Deputy Administrator for Resilience Carlos J. Castillo as New Chief Development Officer

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Monday, July 27, 2020
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Tidal Basin Group , a Rising Phoenix Holdings Corporation (RPHC) company and leading emergency management and disaster recovery firm, has hired Carlos J. Castillo, a nationally recognized leader in the field of emergency management, as its new Chief Development Officer (CDO).

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  • Tidal Basin Group , a Rising Phoenix Holdings Corporation (RPHC) company and leading emergency management and disaster recovery firm, has hired Carlos J. Castillo, a nationally recognized leader in the field of emergency management, as its new Chief Development Officer (CDO).
  • In this role, Castillo will be overseeing the growth functions of the company including Federal programs and operations in the Caribbean.
  • I look forward to welcoming Carlos in early August as he begins his new role with Tidal Basin, said Craig.
  • Our integrated disaster management solutions and expertise help our clients and partners achieve their disaster preparedness and recovery goals more effectively.