Earthquake

YOSHIKI Auctions Beloved Crystal Piano to Support Victims of Japan Earthquake, Raising 40 Million Yen

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International superstar YOSHIKI auctioned his beloved crystal piano this week, with the winning bid reaching 40 million yen (over $270,000 USD) when the 4-day auction ended on January 16.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International superstar YOSHIKI auctioned his beloved crystal piano this week, with the winning bid reaching 40 million yen (over $270,000 USD) when the 4-day auction ended on January 16.
  • YOSHIKI also donated 10 million yen earlier this month to the Japanese Red Cross to aid disaster relief through his 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Yoshiki Foundation America.
  • Immediately after the disaster, he donated a total of more than 13 million yen, including the proceeds from the auction of his crystal piano.
  • YOSHIKI is internationally recognized for his long-term philanthropic activities and has donated over 2 million dollars to charity through Yoshiki Foundation America.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Société Centrale de Réassurance

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Friday, January 12, 2024

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” (Good) of Société Centrale de Réassurance (SCR) (Morocco).

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  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” (Good) of Société Centrale de Réassurance (SCR) (Morocco).
  • The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best’s Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

San Jose Water Files General Rate Case Application Focused on Infrastructure Upgrades and Water System Safety and Resiliency

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The application proposes a 3-year $540 million capital investment program to ensure a resilient water system for SJW customers and its local communities.

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  • The application proposes a 3-year $540 million capital investment program to ensure a resilient water system for SJW customers and its local communities.
  • SJW provides water service to approximately one million people in the greater San Jose metropolitan area.
  • The company has served customers since 1866, and its infrastructure requires continuous replacement before it reaches the end of its service life.
  • Since 2005, San Jose Water has invested more than $1.6 billion to upgrade water infrastructure — ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality and reliable water service.

Verisk Estimates Industry Insured Losses for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake to Range from JPY 260 Billion to JPY 480 Billion (USD 1.8 Billion to 3.3 Billion)

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Japan is a seismically active region with most earthquakes occurring off the east coast, where the Pacific plate subducts beneath Japan.

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  • Japan is a seismically active region with most earthquakes occurring off the east coast, where the Pacific plate subducts beneath Japan.
  • This earthquake occurred on the west coast of Japan, where crustal deformation created by the broader plate motions is accommodated in shallow faults.
  • The Noto Peninsula earthquake caused damage across an extensive area around and south of the epicenter.
  • In the areas impacted by 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, seismic code requirements are higher than those in the southern part of Japan.

Severe Weather in 2023 Caused Over $3.1 Billion in Insured Damage

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Monday, January 8, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - For the second year in a row, Canada exceeded $3 billion in insured damage from natural catastrophes and severe weather events.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - For the second year in a row, Canada exceeded $3 billion in insured damage from natural catastrophes and severe weather events.
  • Nationally, insured damage for severe weather events reached over $3.1 billion in 2023, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ).
  • In fact, 2023 is now the fourth-worst year for insured losses in Canada.
  • While 2023 was a record-breaking year for wildfires, flooding also continued to cause destruction in nearly every region across Canada.

YOSHIKI donates 10 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake

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Monday, January 8, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 4th, YOSHIKI donated 10 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross through his 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Yoshiki Foundation America to support areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 4th, YOSHIKI donated 10 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross through his 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Yoshiki Foundation America to support areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
  • The reason I announce these donations each time is to attempt to expand the circle of support even a little.
  • I sincerely hope that everyone in the affected areas can return to their normal lives as soon as possible."
  • In 2020, he donated 10 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, nine years after the disaster.

2024 National Disaster Resilience Conference: Resilience Reimagined Opens Call for Presentations

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Monday, January 8, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) invites experts to submit presentations for consideration by the National Disaster Resilience Conference (NDRC24) committee. Set to take place from November 20 to 22, 2024, in Clearwater Beach, Florida, the conference seeks to explore innovative approaches and programs that drive advancements in resilience policy, practice, science, and engineering.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) invites experts to submit presentations for consideration by the National Disaster Resilience Conference (NDRC24) committee.
  • NDRC24 serves as a platform for industry leaders to share insights that will shape the future of disaster safety.
  • Stories of Resilience: Showcasing the cause of disaster safety through human resilience and recovery in real-life case studies.
  • For more information or to submit an abstract, visit the National Disaster Resilience Conference website or email [email protected] .

SI Solutions Expands Structural Engineering Expertise and Adds Controls Engineering Division with the Acquisition of SC Solutions, Inc.

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SI Solutions is pleased to announce the purchase of SC Solutions, Inc., a respected provider of innovative engineering solutions for the advanced process controls and structural engineering industries.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SI Solutions is pleased to announce the purchase of SC Solutions, Inc., a respected provider of innovative engineering solutions for the advanced process controls and structural engineering industries.
  • SI Solutions , a privately held company, is a leading provider of mission-critical engineering, construction, testing, and maintenance services to the energy, process, and infrastructure markets.
  • SC Solutions, Inc. (SC), based in Sunnyvale, CA, specializes in structural engineering and advanced process controls.
  • SC Solutions' highly respected process controls division will add a new market segment and a third reputable brand under the SI Solutions umbrella, diversifying our service offerings worldwide."

CGTN: Embracing 2024, how will China deliver a better life for the people?

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Sunday, December 31, 2023

And our elderly people should have adequate access to medical services and elderly care," Xi pledged.

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  • And our elderly people should have adequate access to medical services and elderly care," Xi pledged.
  • These issues matter to every family, and they are also a top priority of the government, he stressed.
  • While pursuing its development, China has also embraced the world and fulfilled its responsibility as a major country, Xi added.
  • At the bilateral and multilateral level, China has built communities of shared future with an increasing number of partners in different forms.

CGTN: Embracing 2024, how will China deliver a better life for the people?

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, December 31, 2023

And our elderly people should have adequate access to medical services and elderly care," Xi pledged.

Key Points: 
  • And our elderly people should have adequate access to medical services and elderly care," Xi pledged.
  • These issues matter to every family, and they are also a top priority of the government, he stressed.
  • While pursuing its development, China has also embraced the world and fulfilled its responsibility as a major country, Xi added.
  • At the bilateral and multilateral level, China has built communities of shared future with an increasing number of partners in different forms.