Hurricane Irma

Berger Singerman Survey Reveals Most Florida Businesses Are Not Prepared For Hurricane Season

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019
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MIAMI, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --After more than 100,000 businesses in Florida filed claims after Hurricane Irma in 2017 and about 39,000 businesses filed claims after Hurricane Michael last year, one would think Florida business owners would be prepared and knowledgeable on their insurance policies for the 2019 hurricane season.

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  • MIAMI, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --After more than 100,000 businesses in Florida filed claims after Hurricane Irma in 2017 and about 39,000 businesses filed claims after Hurricane Michael last year, one would think Florida business owners would be prepared and knowledgeable on their insurance policies for the 2019 hurricane season.
  • However, a new survey released today by Berger Singerman , Florida's business law firm, revealed the exact opposite.
  • "There are many steps businesses should take to ensure they are protected during hurricane season, but it starts with reviewing and understanding their current insurance policy."
  • To help business owners and employees across the state become more educated about their insurance policies and properly prepare for storm season, Berger Singerman is hosting its fourth annual hurricane preparedness week.

New Data Reveals Major Gap Of Awareness And Misunderstandings Around Natural Disasters As Weather-Related Relief Needs Rise

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Monday, June 3, 2019
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With the one- and two-year anniversaries of major storms like Hurricane Harvey, Irma and Maria fast-approaching, it's an important reminder that ongoing relief efforts still need funding and volunteers.

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  • With the one- and two-year anniversaries of major storms like Hurricane Harvey, Irma and Maria fast-approaching, it's an important reminder that ongoing relief efforts still need funding and volunteers.
  • For every bag of jerky purchased in-store and online at JackLinks.com on this day, Jack Link's will donate a bag to Team Rubicon volunteers.
  • About Team Rubicon --Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams.
  • **Donations made to Team Rubicon through the JackLinks.com/ourcause page between now and December 31, 2019 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $400,000.

SBA Honors 2019 Phoenix Award Champions for Outstanding Disaster Recovery Efforts

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
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WASHINGTON, May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2019 National Small Business Week Phoenix Award winners for their resilience in the aftermath of a disaster.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2019 National Small Business Week Phoenix Award winners for their resilience in the aftermath of a disaster.
  • The D.C. award ceremonies will be livestreamed on the SBA's Facebook page, www.facebook.com/sbagov at 6 p.m. (EDT).
  • The SBA congratulates the following 2019 National Small Business Week Phoenix Award winners:
    In September 2017, Hurricane Irma nearly ended the success of Cheeseburger Baby (CBB).
  • Stephanie received an SBA disaster loan for $197,000 to cover working capital needs and repair costs.

Florida Keys Housing Crisis Continues Eighteen Months After Hurricane Irma

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Monday, April 15, 2019
States of the United States, Regions of the United States, Atlantic hurricane season, United States, South Florida, Hurricane Irma, Florida Keys, Workforce housing, Irma, Florida

BIG PINE KEY, Fla., April 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Eighteen months after Hurricane Irma devastated Florida and The Keys, the area still faces an acute shortage of affordable workforce housing.

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  • BIG PINE KEY, Fla., April 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Eighteen months after Hurricane Irma devastated Florida and The Keys, the area still faces an acute shortage of affordable workforce housing.
  • PBS News Hour's segment on the Florida Keys housing crisis featured the work of Maggie Whitcomb, founder of The Florida Keys Community Land Trust (FKCLT) as a solution.
  • Severe housing insecurity continues to mount among the workforce, yet Federal dollars earmarked for Irma recovery have still not made their way to the Keys.
  • The Florida Keys Community Land Trust is a non-profit 501C3 established in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Irma to preserve and enhance the way of life for working families of Monroe County, Florida.

Winn-Dixie Turns Store Destruction into Resilient Return to the Florida Keys

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Retail, Food, Beverage, Supermarket, Winn, Hurricane Irma, Florida Keys, Economy of the United States

On Wednesday, March 27, the Florida Keys Marathon Winn-Dixie debuted a brand new store to the excitement and cheers of the Keys community.

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  • On Wednesday, March 27, the Florida Keys Marathon Winn-Dixie debuted a brand new store to the excitement and cheers of the Keys community.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    In September 2017, Hurricane Irma rattled the Florida Keys and caused unimaginable destruction to the entire Keys community, including the Marathon Winn-Dixie.
  • For more than 37 years, the store battled hurricanes and national disasters with the Keys community, but Irma's 130 mph winds proved too strong.
  • In continued support of the winning team, all Florida Keys Winn-Dixie customers are invited to support the Conch Republic Marine Army with a donation at any Florida Keys Winn-Dixie store registers now through April 9.

Swedish Business Leader, Friend of President Bill Clinton, Organizes Aid Mission to Puerto Rico

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Friday, March 1, 2019
Atlantic hurricanes, Tropical cyclones, Geography of the Caribbean, Atlantic hurricane season, PUERTO RICO, DOMINICA, Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Irma, Puerto Rican

As part of the mission, Soderberg, a Swedish native and Puerto Rico business owner, organized the delivery of 30,000 pounds of medical supplies to hospitals and medical facilities throughout the island.

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  • As part of the mission, Soderberg, a Swedish native and Puerto Rico business owner, organized the delivery of 30,000 pounds of medical supplies to hospitals and medical facilities throughout the island.
  • The 30,000 pounds of requested supplies included hospital beds, ambulation devices, general primary medical supplies, exam tables, stretchers and more.
  • I have a vested interest in the island and the well-being of the Puerto Rican people," said Jan Soderberg, Chairman of Pearl Aircraft.
  • Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Maria in September of 2017, and the island is still struggling with slow and costly recovery efforts.Immediately following the hurricane, many supplies arrived in Puerto Rico but were not usable.

The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund Directly Helps Thousands Of Families In Puerto Rico

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Thursday, January 17, 2019
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 13, 2019, the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund ("Relief Fund") directly handed out $1,000 Payoneer prepaid cards to approximately 4,000 families in Puerto Rico who are still recoveringafter Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the island.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 13, 2019, the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund ("Relief Fund") directly handed out $1,000 Payoneer prepaid cards to approximately 4,000 families in Puerto Rico who are still recoveringafter Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the island.
  • What Cantor Fitzgerald did was much more than providing much needed financial assistance, they gave these families hope and respect.
  • Allison Lutnick, Director of Disaster Relief Operations, Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund said, "As soon as we learned about the unimaginable destruction caused by the hurricanes in Puerto Rico, we immediately started planning our family relief program.
  • On September 14, 2001, the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund ("Relief Fund"), was formed with an initial donation of $1 million from Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Partners Chairman and CEO, Howard Lutnick.

Scientific Games Donates $25,000 To Georgia Farmers For Hurricane Michael Recovery

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Thursday, November 15, 2018
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Scientific Games, a global leader in the gaming and lottery industries, is a major business partner of the Georgia Lottery.

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  • Scientific Games, a global leader in the gaming and lottery industries, is a major business partner of the Georgia Lottery.
  • Georgia State Senator John Wilkinson, Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Chairman, said, "Following the unprecedented devastation caused by Hurricane Michael, Georgia farmers and their families have shown great resilience.
  • Georgia Farm Bureau President Gerald Long, said, "I appreciate that Scientific Games is standing with our Georgia farmers and farm families in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael.
  • We want to support the recovery of one of the most important industries in Georgia following Hurricane Michael."

Advatix Brings Onboard Ex-Amazon Executives From Deliv, Rent the Runway, GP Strategies

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Deliv, Logistics, Hurricane Irma

Advatix Inc. is on a mission to become the world's leading operations transformation consulting company, specializing in fulfillment and logistics.

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  • Advatix Inc. is on a mission to become the world's leading operations transformation consulting company, specializing in fulfillment and logistics.
  • Tom Baker from GP Strategies and Jeff Helms from Deliv are the newest members of the leadership team at Advatix.
  • Recently, Tom spearheaded the efforts for Government Operations at GP Strategies which brought disaster relief to the victims of hurricanes Irma and Maria.
  • This enables us to help our clients grow and get financially stronger, fast," said Manish Kapoor, Founder and CEO of Advatix.

NextEra Energy Foundation donates $300,000 for Hurricane Michael disaster relief in affected Florida communities

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Friday, October 19, 2018
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JUNO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The NextEra Energy Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and its parent, NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), today announced it is donating $200,000 to the American Red Cross to support fellow Floridians affected by Hurricane Michael.

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  • JUNO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The NextEra Energy Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and its parent, NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), today announced it is donating $200,000 to the American Red Cross to support fellow Floridians affected by Hurricane Michael.
  • "Hurricane Michael was one of the strongest hurricanes to ever impact Florida, leaving our fellow Floridians in the Panhandle grappling with catastrophic devastation," said Jim Robo, NextEra Energy chairman and CEO.
  • FPL was honored to join several of the nation's other energy providers to help get the lights back on for those affected by this horrific event.
  • Through its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy generates clean, emissions-free electricity from eight commercial nuclear power units in Florida, New Hampshire, Iowa and Wisconsin.