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Redfin Reports People Are Moving Out of Areas With Poor Air Quality, Often Because They’re Too Expensive

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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First Street’s rating system is based on the number of poor air quality days expected annually today and in 30 years.

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  • First Street’s rating system is based on the number of poor air quality days expected annually today and in 30 years.
  • “Even when homebuyers do consider climate change, poor air quality often isn’t top of mind because it’s not as visibly destructive as hazards like flooding and fires.
  • There are 13 major U.S. metros where over 85% of homes face high risk from poor air quality.
  • While no homes in those metros face “high” risk from poor air quality, it doesn’t mean they face no risk at all.

Commit To C.A.R.E. Addresses Air Quality Impacts of Wildfire Smoke

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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In response to an unusually early and active start to the 2023 Canadian wildfire season, AIHA has made available resources to help the public protect itself from poor indoor air quality caused by wildfire smoke on the association’s Commit to C.A.R.E.

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  • In response to an unusually early and active start to the 2023 Canadian wildfire season, AIHA has made available resources to help the public protect itself from poor indoor air quality caused by wildfire smoke on the association’s Commit to C.A.R.E.
  • Home and business owners in particular may benefit from the assistance of these resources in improving air quality within buildings where they live, work, and do business.
  • Commit to C.A.R.E.’s resources addressing indoor air quality are as follows:
    “ In-Room Air Cleaners: Why They Work and What To Keep in Mind ” a video covering the usefulness and effectiveness of in-room air cleaners and the factors to consider when selecting and using one.
  • CDC warn that wildfire smoke is especially dangerous to children, older adults, pregnant people, and people with preexisting heart and lung conditions.

After Responding to Thousands of Disasters Last Year, The Salvation Army Braces for 2023 Hurricane Season

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. , June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season gains momentum, The Salvation Army remains dedicated to assisting millions of survivors and first responders with critical services before, during, and after disaster events. To better serve the local communities most impacted by these events, The Salvation Army and the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief in Florida and Texas conducted comprehensive simulation-based training exercises to prepare disaster relief professionals and to enhance their knowledge and overall service capabilities. These simulations trained more than 40 disaster professionals to deploy bunkhouses, trailers, forts, and command posts that are crucial to ensure response and support efforts in times of need. As The Salvation Army encourages families to prepare for hurricane season, our professional teams are also preparing and ensuring we are ready to respond to any disaster.

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va. , June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season gains momentum, The Salvation Army remains dedicated to assisting millions of survivors and first responders with critical services before, during, and after disaster events.
  • As The Salvation Army encourages families to prepare for hurricane season, our professional teams are also preparing and ensuring we are ready to respond to any disaster.
  • The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts that the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season will witness the formation of 12-17 named storm systems.
  • "The Salvation Army remains steadfast in our commitment to serve local communities in every way we can," said Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, national commander of The Salvation Army.

DroneSeed Acquires Cal Forest Nurseries, California's Largest Tree Nursery, and Announces New Parent Brand: Mast Reforestation

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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SEATTLE, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Climate tech company Mast, the newly-formed parent company of DroneSeed, announced today its acquisition of California-based Cal Forest Nurseries, which supplies the majority of seedlings used for reforestation in California. Mast restores forests after large-scale wildfires with reforestation projects that generate high quality carbon removal credits. With the acquisition of Cal Forest, Mast addresses a major obstacle to scaling reforestation: an inadequate supply of tree seed and seedlings. The company chose its new name, Mast, from the forestry term describing the once or twice per decade phenomenon in which multiple trees simultaneously produce a large crop of seed-bearing cones. 

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  • With the acquisition of Cal Forest, Mast addresses a major obstacle to scaling reforestation: an inadequate supply of tree seed and seedlings .
  • The addition of Cal Forest strengthens Mast's vertical integration in response to reforestation supply chain challenges due to bigger, hotter, wildfires driven by climate change.
  • Cal Forest Nurseries is a trusted reforestation resource and critical link in the reforestation supply chain.
  • "We're excited and humbled to bring Cal Forest Nurseries–a revered institution in the world of forestry–into the Mast family.

HOMEOWNERS UNSURE HOW TO PROTECT PROPERTY FROM WILDFIRES

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly two-thirds of homeowners in fire-risk states are worried about wildfires harming them and their property; yet few are taking action to protect their homes, and fewer still are confident in their insurance coverage. That's according to a recent survey by the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies. Among the highlights from the survey of nearly 600 homeowners in 10 states with an increased risk of fire:

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly two-thirds of homeowners in fire-risk states are worried about wildfires harming them and their property; yet few are taking action to protect their homes, and fewer still are confident in their insurance coverage.
  • Among the highlights from the survey of nearly 600 homeowners in 10 states with an increased risk of fire:
    59% of homeowners believe wildfires pose a moderate to extreme risk for them and their property.
  • "Homeowners don't have to wait for government or others, they can act to protect themselves.
  • Clear roof and gutters Homeowners don't have to completely replace their roofs to better protect from wildfires.

Two Years: CM Wildfire Solutions™ Achieves 730-Day, No-Structures-Lost Milestone

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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This achievement is a direct result of the CM Wildfire Solutions program and the diligent team that administers it.

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  • This achievement is a direct result of the CM Wildfire Solutions program and the diligent team that administers it.
  • The last time an insured structure was lost to wildfire in a CM Solutions-eligible state was in the Glass Fire in California on Sept. 29, 2020.
  • Church Mutuals CM Wildfire Solutions program uses sophisticated technology to track a wildfire and determine its path.
  • The CM Wildfire Solutions team will remain on deck to keep threatened buildings protected.

Fighting Fire with 5G – T-Mobile 5G Powers Pano AI Wildfire Detection System

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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Pano AI a participant of the 5G Open Innovation Lab , which T-Mobile cofounded deploys ultra-high-definition cameras and its proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform to constantly scan for and identify wildfires in the very early stages.

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  • Pano AI a participant of the 5G Open Innovation Lab , which T-Mobile cofounded deploys ultra-high-definition cameras and its proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform to constantly scan for and identify wildfires in the very early stages.
  • As the first company to offer a fully-managed solution for active wildfire detection using AI, Pano AI has made it their mission to combat wildfires by providing intelligence that leverages the latest technology, including 5G.
  • Pano AI works with utilities, governments, fire authorities, forestry companies, and private land owners to deploy their solution.
  • Portland General Electric is the first to utilize Pano AI on T-Mobiles 5G network.

First-Ever Wildfire Sensor Added to GRIDWIDE FIRE-SPY Fleet

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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The novel GRIDWIDE FIRE-SPY PDTM wildfire sensor represents the companys latest achievement.

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  • The novel GRIDWIDE FIRE-SPY PDTM wildfire sensor represents the companys latest achievement.
  • Requiring no power service interruptions to customers, this wildfire sensor solution will quickly mount onto existing three phase (poly phase) overhead distribution transformers.
  • Time is of the essence, and information accuracy is imperative when it comes to public safety and wildfire containment; this innovative sensor solution facilitates both needs.
  • GRIDWIDE FIRE-SPY simultaneously addresses critical needs such as wildfire early detection, automated alerts, certain wildfire prevention capabilities, and ongoing situational awareness data during unfolding events.

America Is Increasingly Building Homes in Disaster-Prone Areas

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Friday, September 9, 2022
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(NASDAQ: RDFN) America is increasingly building homes in places endangered by natural disasters, according to a new report from Redfin ( redfin.com ), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.

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  • (NASDAQ: RDFN) America is increasingly building homes in places endangered by natural disasters, according to a new report from Redfin ( redfin.com ), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.
  • From an environmental standpoint, America is building, rebuilding and subsidizing homes in the wrong places, according to economist Jenny Schuetz, who recently published a book on the topic.
  • Its worth noting that while new homes are increasingly being built in disaster-prone areas, most of Americas housing stock is not new.
  • Not only is America increasingly building homes in fire-prone areasfires are also increasing in intensity.

2022 Safety and Security Summit @ Esri UC to Showcase Building Resilient Communities

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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Esri , the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the detailed agenda of the 2022 Safety and Security Summit @ Esri UC, the world's largest GIS event dedicated to public safety, emergency management, and national security.

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  • Esri , the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the detailed agenda of the 2022 Safety and Security Summit @ Esri UC, the world's largest GIS event dedicated to public safety, emergency management, and national security.
  • Formerly the National Security and Public Safety Summit (NSPSS), the event is part of Esri User Conference (Esri UC) , a gathering that brings together GIS users seeking to meet challenges in their organizations and throughout the world, using the most powerful mapping and analytics platform on the planet.
  • The Safety and Security Summit @ Esri UC is an opportunity for public safety professionals to collaborate and learn how location intelligence provides a road map to resilience in a world with risks that are more complex, interconnected, and systemic than ever.
  • From natural, technological, and human-caused threats and hazards, to underlying social inequities, agencies need a better understanding that GIS technology can help deliver.