Natural Disasters

California Strengthens Emergency Preparedness with Motorola Solutions’ Rave Prepare for Enhanced Alerting

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced that the state of California has bolstered its disaster preparedness and response capabilities by leveraging Rave Prepare to collect additional opt-in information that will help emergency managers, public safety authorities and public health preparedness officials more accurately target critical messages via the state’s Enhanced Alerting program.

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  • Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced that the state of California has bolstered its disaster preparedness and response capabilities by leveraging Rave Prepare to collect additional opt-in information that will help emergency managers, public safety authorities and public health preparedness officials more accurately target critical messages via the state’s Enhanced Alerting program.
  • “The state of California has taken significant steps to address the emergency preparedness needs of those who may require alternative safety strategies through its NG 9-1-1 initiative,” said Todd Piett, corporate vice president of command center technologies at Motorola Solutions.
  • Our solutions enable the collaboration between public safety agencies and enterprises that’s critical for a proactive approach to safety and security.
  • Learn more about how we’re solving for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses – safer everywhere – at www.motorolasolutions.com .

Numat Announces Launch of SENTINEL™ Filtration Platform, Revolutionizing Chemical Protection Technology for 21st Century Threats

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Numat Technologies, Inc. (“Numat”), a global leader in metal-organic frameworks (“MOFs”), announces the launch of the SENTINEL™ MOF filtration platform.

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  • Numat Technologies, Inc. (“Numat”), a global leader in metal-organic frameworks (“MOFs”), announces the launch of the SENTINEL™ MOF filtration platform.
  • Endorsed and qualified over incumbent technologies by leading equipment manufacturers and end users in the Defense and Industrial safety communities, SENTINEL™ offers superior protection against current and emerging chemical threats.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306369010/en/
    Numat Announces Launch of SENTINEL™ Filtration Platform.
  • Their exceptional selectivity and vast surface area enable SENTINEL™ MOFs to outperform existing filtration technologies, delivering a step-change in performance in a variety of applications.

Ed Freedman’s Stable Road Foundation and Noah’s Arc Bring Clean Water to 130 Residents of Pu’uhonua o Nēnē, Maui Shelter for Fire Victims

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Stable Road Foundation has contributed over $35,000 to help Noah’s Arc source, transport, and operate a T-300 Altitude Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG).

Key Points: 
  • Stable Road Foundation has contributed over $35,000 to help Noah’s Arc source, transport, and operate a T-300 Altitude Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG).
  • “Everybody on Maui matters, and this initiative helps ensure that nobody will be left behind in the recovery,” says Ed Freedman, founder of Stable Road Foundation.
  • “When Cecilia and Noah asked us to help bring this project to life, I said yes because it aligns perfectly with our mission.
  • The machine can generate up to 300 gallons of water a day for residents of Pu’uhonua o Nēnē by pulling water directly from the atmosphere.

CoreLogic Previews the Evolving Severe Convective Storm Risk Landscape in New Report

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

CoreLogic®, a leader in global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions, released its 2024 Severe Convective Storm Report, detailing how severe thunderstorm risk is growing in the United States and highlighting the historic severe convective storm activity, also known as severe thunderstorm, seen in 2023.

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  • CoreLogic®, a leader in global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions, released its 2024 Severe Convective Storm Report, detailing how severe thunderstorm risk is growing in the United States and highlighting the historic severe convective storm activity, also known as severe thunderstorm, seen in 2023.
  • There were 141 days with large hail (two inch or greater) in 2023—the highest number of days in 20 years.
  • In the aggregate, severe convective storms generated an unprecedented amount of insured loss on par with a single major hurricane.
  • To illustrate the severity of the storms seen in 2023, the report identifies one specific, highly damaging week of severe thunderstorm activity: June 11 – 16, 2023.

Compass Minerals Announces Participation in BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, today announced that it will participate in the BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference from Feb. 26, 2024 through Feb. 28, 2024, including one-on-one meetings with Edward C. Dowling Jr., president and CEO, and Lorin Crenshaw, CFO.

Key Points: 
  • Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, today announced that it will participate in the BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference from Feb. 26, 2024 through Feb. 28, 2024, including one-on-one meetings with Edward C. Dowling Jr., president and CEO, and Lorin Crenshaw, CFO.

Clean Harbors Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Clean Harbors, Inc. (“Clean Harbors”) (NYSE: CLH), the leading provider of environmental and industrial services throughout North America, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Clean Harbors, Inc. (“Clean Harbors”) (NYSE: CLH), the leading provider of environmental and industrial services throughout North America, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (see description below) grew 14% to $254.9 million compared with $224.2 million in the same period of 2022.
  • “2023 was an outstanding year for the Company, highlighted by a record financial performance in our ES segment, notable operational accomplishments and extraordinary safety results,” Gerstenberg said.
  • For full-year 2024, Clean Harbors expects:
    Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $1.05 billion to $1.11 billion or a midpoint of $1.08 billion, which represents 7% growth year-over-year.

Hawai‘i Community Foundation Awards Grant to Restore and Steward Kula Lands Burned by Wildfire

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) has awarded a grant from the Maui Strong Fund to the Kula Community Watershed Alliance (KCWA) to support restoration and stewardship work on Kula lands affected by the August 2023 fires.

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  • Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) has awarded a grant from the Maui Strong Fund to the Kula Community Watershed Alliance (KCWA) to support restoration and stewardship work on Kula lands affected by the August 2023 fires.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221133034/en/
    The Kula Community Watershed Alliance is working to restore burned land in Kula, Maui with a grant from the Hawaii Community Foundation.
  • “The Kula Community Watershed Alliance is deeply grateful to the Maui Strong Fund for its support of our Kula Fire Restoration Project,” said Sara Tekula, KCWA executive director.
  • For images of the Kula Community Watershed Alliance and its work feeding families on Maui, please visit this Dropbox folder .

Upbound Supports Disaster Relief with $150,000 in Donations to American Red Cross

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ: UPBD), a leading provider of technology-driven and flexible leasing solutions for consumers through its operating brands including Rent-A-Center® and Acima®, continued its partnership with the American Red Cross by conducting a blood drive and donating $150,000 towards disaster relief efforts nationwide last year, which includes two separate $25,000 donations in support of wildfire relief in Maui and tornado relief in the Midwest.

Key Points: 
  • Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ: UPBD), a leading provider of technology-driven and flexible leasing solutions for consumers through its operating brands including Rent-A-Center® and Acima®, continued its partnership with the American Red Cross by conducting a blood drive and donating $150,000 towards disaster relief efforts nationwide last year, which includes two separate $25,000 donations in support of wildfire relief in Maui and tornado relief in the Midwest.
  • “At Upbound, our goal is to provide our customers and their communities with essential items they need during times of disaster,” said Anthony Blasquez, EVP – Rent-A-Center.
  • “We’re proud to support the American Red Cross and its mission to empower our local communities through disaster relief efforts.
  • This partnership helps ensure our customers and their families are being taken care of when they need help the most.”
    Because of its continued work with the American Red Cross, Upbound was recognized as a Platinum Partner in the American Red Cross North Texas Region’s “Ready 365 Giving Circle.” The Giving Circle consists of corporate partners who help American Red Cross give back to the community and provide hope and help to those who need it most.

E2open Ocean Shipping Index Reflects Increase in Cross-Ocean Shipment Transit Times Due to Geopolitical Unrest and Natural Disasters

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

The e2open Ocean Shipping Index provides shippers with data-driven findings to better anticipate and adapt to factors contributing to delays.

Key Points: 
  • The e2open Ocean Shipping Index provides shippers with data-driven findings to better anticipate and adapt to factors contributing to delays.
  • Providing details down to booking date, e2open’s Ocean Shipping Index arms the market with unique and timely insights for proactive and optimal decision-making.
  • Read the full e2open Ocean Shipping Index for additional data points and insights; view and subscribe at e2open.com .
  • This report is one of several benchmark reports available from e2open to help companies manage increasingly complex and rapidly shifting global supply chains.

AEM Releases 2023 U.S. Lightning Report

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Last year, AEM’s Earth Networks Total Lightning Network® detected over 558 million lightning pulses within 92 million lightning flashes across the U.S., a notable 6.6% increase from 2022.

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  • Last year, AEM’s Earth Networks Total Lightning Network® detected over 558 million lightning pulses within 92 million lightning flashes across the U.S., a notable 6.6% increase from 2022.
  • Reflecting its continued status as the lightning capital of the nation, Florida in 2023 again maintained the highest density of lightning strikes for any state, a characteristic feature of regions like the Gulf Coast and Southeast, known for their intense lightning activities.
  • "The 2023 report not only quantifies lightning strikes but also brings to light the varied and sometimes extreme weather conditions across different states and counties," said Dr. Elizabeth DiGangi, a lightning scientist at AEM.
  • Data for the 2023 report was captured by AEM’s Earth Networks Total Lightning Network (ENTLN), the most comprehensive global network for lightning and weather detection.