Winter storm

Appeals Court Rules Winter Storm Uri Cases Can Move Forward Against Transmission and Distribution Utilities

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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A three-judge panel of the Texas 14th Court of Appeals in Houston has unanimously ruled that Winter Storm Uri-related lawsuits against Texas electric transmission and distribution utilities (TDUs) can move forward to trial.

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  • A three-judge panel of the Texas 14th Court of Appeals in Houston has unanimously ruled that Winter Storm Uri-related lawsuits against Texas electric transmission and distribution utilities (TDUs) can move forward to trial.
  • “It was a conscious decision to cut off power to certain neighborhoods and several people lost their lives as a result.
  • In 2023, the Texas Supreme Court found that ERCOT, the nonprofit corporation operating the state’s electrical grid, qualified for sovereign immunity from litigation.
  • Winter Storm Uri brought near-zero-degree temperatures and freezing rain to Texas in February 2021.

With Harsh Winter Ahead, QBE North America Encourages Businesses to Take Essential Steps to Prepare

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The official start of winter on December 21 serves as an important reminder for businesses to ensure they are prepared for below freezing temperatures. This year, The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts snowfall will be above normal across most snow-prone areas, with colder-than-normal temperatures and El Niño could also impact winter weather across the US. To help businesses guard against winter weather risks, insurance leader QBE North America is offering tips for protecting facilities, guests, customers, employees, contractors and fleets.

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  • To help businesses guard against winter weather risks, insurance leader QBE North America is offering tips for protecting facilities, guests, customers, employees, contractors and fleets.
  • "Harsh winter conditions can pose significant challenges for businesses, and it's crucial to prepare effectively," said Gabi Printz, lead loss control consultant at QBE North America.
  • QBE North America recommends the following actions to help businesses prepare for the upcoming winter:
    Prevent frozen pipes and fire sprinkler systems by maintaining temperatures above 50°F, especially when buildings are idle.
  • QBE Risk Solutions provides a variety of tools and tips to assist insureds in planning for winter weather.

Proactive news headlines including First Au, RemSense Technologies, Creso Pharma and Azure Minerals

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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Verizon supports our customers and communities in North Carolina

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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RALEIGH, N.C., June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With its beautiful, pristine beaches, lovely mountain views, bustling cities, nationally recognized universities and high tech industries, North Carolina has a lot to offer. It’s no wonder that since 2010, the state has added over a million residents, and welcomes tens of millions of visitors each year. And Verizon is there to support customers and communities in North Carolina in a number of critical ways. Verizon has continued to grow the strength and reliability of the network that serves the state. Citizen Verizon, the company’s responsible business plan for economic, environmental and social advancement, continues to provide financial contributions to help vulnerable communities. Verizon Frontline provides mission-critical communications capabilities to the first responders who serve the state.

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  • In 2021, Verizon invested over $5,000,000 in charitable contributions and programs (estimated market value) in the state, including investing in 25 Verizon Innovative Learning Schools throughout North Carolina.
  • And Verizon is there to support customers and communities in North Carolina in a number of critical ways.
  • In 2021, Verizon invested over $200 million in its network in North Carolina.
  • In North Carolina, Verizon has partnered with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University since 2015 to offer the program.

Thousands of Georgia Power personnel responding to impacts from Winter Storm Izzy

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Sunday, January 16, 2022
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ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --As impacts from Winter Storm Izzy are being felt across much of north Georgia, Georgia Power has thousands of personnel responding to customers impacted by the severe winter weather safely and as quickly as changing weather conditions allow them to work.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --As impacts from Winter Storm Izzy are being felt across much of north Georgia, Georgia Power has thousands of personnel responding to customers impacted by the severe winter weather safely and as quickly as changing weather conditions allow them to work.
  • Winter Storm Izzy is bringing snow, freezing rain and winds that can topple trees and tree limbs, causing damage to electrical equipment and power lines.
  • For videos on how our crews restore power after a storm and other frequently asked questions, visit Georgia Power's Outage and Storm Center website .
  • Georgia Power Mobile App Download the Georgia Power mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the go.

Seabridge to Begin Drilling Iskut Gold-Copper Porphyry Target

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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Targeting enhanced by MT survey successful at KSM

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  • The Iskut target has been developed over the past four years, making extensive use of geophysical surveys including IP, magnetic, hyperspectral and magnetotelluric (MT) evaluations.
  • Surface mapping, geochemical sampling, preliminary drilling and 3-dimensional modeling have augmented the geophysical exploration and continue to indicate potential for a large gold-copper porphyry system.
  • In 2020, Seabridge drilling intersected a corridor of porphyritic intrusive rock endowed with gold and copper.
  • Seabridge Chairman and CEO Rudi Fronk commented: "Seabridge acquired the large land package at Iskut because of its many characteristics similar to our giant KSM project.

Seabridge Restarts Snowstorm Drilling to Follow-Up on Promising Gold Intersections

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 5, 2021) - Seabridge Gold (TSX: SEA) (NYSE: SA) is mobilizing equipment to initiate drilling at its 100%-owned Snowstorm Project in Nevada.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 5, 2021) - Seabridge Gold (TSX: SEA) (NYSE: SA) is mobilizing equipment to initiate drilling at its 100%-owned Snowstorm Project in Nevada.
  • Rudi Fronk, Seabridge Chairman and CEO noted: "Our multi-year exploration program at Snowstorm has found gold-bearing structures which support the potential for an economic deposit.
  • We are now planning to step out from the gold system we have identified to evaluate nearby structures as pathways for gold-bearing fluids."
  • Using directional drilling techniques, we can re-enter previously-drilled holes, re-direct them to new targets and shorten the required drilling," said Fronk.

Dallas Home Repair Program

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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b'Homeowners within the City of Dallas with household incomes at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI), who experienced damage(s) to their primary residence caused by the 2021 Texas Severe Winter Storm, which risks causing harm to the life, health, or safety of the occupants.

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  • b'Homeowners within the City of Dallas with household incomes at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI), who experienced damage(s) to their primary residence caused by the 2021 Texas Severe Winter Storm, which risks causing harm to the life, health, or safety of the occupants.
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NAIFA Family Response Fund Expanded to Assist Winter Storm Victims in Texas

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Saturday, February 27, 2021
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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has expanded access to the NAIFA Family Response Fund to benefit members of the association impacted by deadly winter storms in Texas.

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  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has expanded access to the NAIFA Family Response Fund to benefit members of the association impacted by deadly winter storms in Texas.
  • NAIFA originally created the fund to assist members affected by several hurricanes and later expanded it to help NAIFA members with unexpected out-of-pocket medical or funeral expenses related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • "NAIFA Nation is like a family, and we will do what we can to help those suffering losses due to these horrible winter storms."
  • NAIFA members in every congressional district advocate on behalf of producers and consumers at the state, interstate and federal levels.

MaintenX International Helps Businesses Recover from Winter Storm Damage

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Friday, February 26, 2021
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MaintenX International, with one of the nation's largest networks of self-performing technicians, was at the ready to serve and help get facilities back to business-as-usual.

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  • MaintenX International, with one of the nation's largest networks of self-performing technicians, was at the ready to serve and help get facilities back to business-as-usual.
  • "This storm created some extreme situations for businesses in Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama and Louisiana," said Mary Ann Velez, MaintenX Director of National Service.
  • While many storms result in the need for power generators and generator fuel delivery, this winter storm also created plumbing issues.
  • MaintenX helped perform water extraction services to decrease damage inside and outside of businesses, and also provided plumbing repairs.