Hurricane Katrina

AEM Forecasts a Highly Active 2024 Hurricane Season

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星期一, 六月 3, 2024
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AEM , the essential source for environmental insights, today released its 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, warning of a possible intense season ahead.

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  • AEM , the essential source for environmental insights, today released its 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, warning of a possible intense season ahead.
  • These conditions are expected to contribute to a more active hurricane season.
  • "Our forecast paints a concerning picture for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season," said Mark Hoekzema, Chief Meteorologist at AEM.
  • The 2005 season, which included Hurricane Katrina, saw an ACE value of 250, while the 2017 season, featuring Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, recorded an ACE of 225.

How extreme weather will affect the insurance and energy sectors

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星期二, 五月 28, 2024
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Some energy traders benefited as the high wind speeds led to record-breaking wind power production and significant energy price drops.

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  • Some energy traders benefited as the high wind speeds led to record-breaking wind power production and significant energy price drops.
  • Extreme weather events cause extensive economic damages, with more than US$100 billion (£80 billion) of this being covered by insurance in 2023.
  • An event that benefits the energy sector can be detrimental to the insurance industry, and vice versa.
  • Climate change is likely to intensify these extreme weather events, potentially increasing or altering their impact on the energy and insurance sectors.
  • Focusing on the insurance sector, extreme weather events are of interest due to the potential to cause destruction and damages that need to be financially covered.
  • Insurance companies evaluating risks must account for a combination of the most extreme weather systems, and those affecting built-up, developed areas.
  • Many types of extreme weather, from dust storms to heavy snowfall, can have adverse impacts on energy infrastructure, generation and demand.

Conti Federal Employs Micro-Resiliency Solution to Floodproof Jersey City Medical Center

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星期二, 五月 14, 2024
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Conti Federal Infrastructure, LLC, a joint venture between Conti Federal Services, Inc. and Conti Enterprises, Inc., has successfully completed a $36 million contract to floodproof Jersey City Medical Center’s Wilzig Hospital.

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  • Conti Federal Infrastructure, LLC, a joint venture between Conti Federal Services, Inc. and Conti Enterprises, Inc., has successfully completed a $36 million contract to floodproof Jersey City Medical Center’s Wilzig Hospital.
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    Construction of the 1,500-ft floodwall at Jersey City Medical Center included many complexities, including minimizing traffic flow disruptions in the urban environment as well as ensuring hospital operations were not disrupted.
  • The 24/7 trauma center remained opened throughout the duration of the project thanks to a phased construction approach.
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    In 2012, several New York and New Jersey facilities, including Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC), were affected both physically and operationally by the flood waters caused by Hurricane Sandy.

PEACE CORPS AND AMERICORPS USHER IN A NEW ERA OF SERVICE

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星期三, 四月 24, 2024
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Since 1961 and 1993, respectively, the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps have created opportunities for millions of individuals of all ages to tackle seemingly overwhelming challenges at home and abroad through impact-oriented service.

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  • Since 1961 and 1993, respectively, the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps have created opportunities for millions of individuals of all ages to tackle seemingly overwhelming challenges at home and abroad through impact-oriented service.
  • Along the way, those Americans have gained skills that have created accelerated paths to careers and become more engaged global citizens.
  • And in almost everything they do, Peace Corps Volunteers are tackling community priorities and supporting the largest generation of youth in history to become global leaders.
  • And it’s a call to usher in a new era of service.

Veolia and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans establish groundbreaking partnership to reinvent wastewater treatment

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024
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The partnership has rebuilt and expanded treatment processes at the city’s two wastewater treatment plants, improving water quality and operational efficiency, while also providing extraordinary operational support during hurricanes and natural disasters.

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  • The partnership has rebuilt and expanded treatment processes at the city’s two wastewater treatment plants, improving water quality and operational efficiency, while also providing extraordinary operational support during hurricanes and natural disasters.
  • These upgrades will continue the renewal of New Orleans’ wastewater infrastructure that has been a hallmark of Veolia’s partnership with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans.
  • Veolia has steadily improved daily operations of the wastewater treatment system since 1992, while strengthening its long-term capacity, functioning and resilience.
  • The renewal also provides Veolia the opportunity to continue its support of community, educational and environmental initiatives across New Orleans.

10 Years and $7 Million Invested in Coastal and Inland Habitats

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星期一, 四月 22, 2024
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HOUSTON, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 200,000 hours of volunteer time; nearly 1 million trees and grasses planted; more than 520,000 pounds of trash collected; 12,000 acres restored: that's the collective impact of the CITGO Caring For Our Coast program, which began in 2014 as a coastal conservation and restoration program in honor of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Ten years and $7 million later, the program has evolved into the Company's banner corporate citizenship program to protect vulnerable habitats through restoration, educational and volunteer efforts.

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  • Ten years and $7 million later, the program has evolved into the Company's banner corporate citizenship program to protect vulnerable habitats through restoration, educational and volunteer efforts.
  • "The work we do today is so important for future generations; that's why we're funding an additional $1 million in grants and providing even more volunteer opportunities throughout the year to help protect vulnerable coastal and inland habitats."
  • CITGO works with community leaders, elected officials and nonprofit organizations to address shared challenges and improve habitats through grants and volunteer efforts.
  • In addition to volunteer work and commemoration events, CITGO will award $1 million in grants in 2024 to longtime and new partners working in restoration.

PEOPLE DEBUTS 50TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE FEATURING 11 COVER STARS

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PEOPLE is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking a half-century of captivating storytelling, celebrity features, and cultural snapshots that have defined generations. Since its inception in 1974, PEOPLE has been a beacon of pop culture, offering readers an intimate look into the lives of icons and everyday heroes alike. The 50th anniversary issue is a celebration of the people who have helped shape the culture and who will do so for years to come. The cover stars–with a combined 14 primetime Emmys, 16 Golden Globes, five Oscars, four Tonys and 14 Grammys–have achieved that and more. The crew also includes three Sexiest Men Alive, two EGOTs, multiple humanitarian award winners, a World Champion and a G.O.A.T. The 50th anniversary issue includes a full digital issue, and an exclusive motion cover that can be found here.

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  • The 50th anniversary issue is a celebration of the people who have helped shape the culture and who will do so for years to come.
  • The 50th anniversary issue includes a full digital issue , and an exclusive motion cover that can be found here .
  • For more on how it came together, read about the making of our 50th Anniversary cover.
  • See cover HERE (3.4.74 Issue)
    Taylor Swift re-created the Mia Farrow cover for PEOPLE's 40th anniversary issue.

Operation Homefront Promotes Karen Smithhart to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer

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星期二, 四月 2, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront's Board of Directors announced that Karen Smithhart has been promoted to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer. In this capacity, Smithhart oversees recruitment, hiring and retention, organizational policy, professional development, volunteer management, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative. She will leverage her extensive nonprofit experience background and 15+ years of experience at Operation Homefront to build the exceptionally talented, diverse teams across the organization needed to support its mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities they have worked so hard to protect.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront's Board of Directors announced that Karen Smithhart has been promoted to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer.
  • In this capacity, Smithhart oversees recruitment, hiring and retention, organizational policy, professional development, volunteer management, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative.
  • Karen began her career with Operation Homefront in 2008 serving as Director of Operations for Texas.
  • Karen has over 37 years in the nonprofit sector with the Girl Scouts, American Red Cross, and Operation Homefront.

GovExec Announces 2024 Government Hall of Fame Inductees

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星期三, 三月 27, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GovExec, the market-leading sales and marketing intelligence company for government leaders and contractors, unveiled today the 2024 Hall of Fame cohort, which the company will recognize during its annual Evening of Honors Gala hosted for the first time at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., on April 24, 2024.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GovExec, the market-leading sales and marketing intelligence company for government leaders and contractors, unveiled today the 2024 Hall of Fame cohort, which the company will recognize during its annual Evening of Honors Gala hosted for the first time at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., on April 24, 2024.
  • Building on Government Executive's more than 50-year history covering the government and public sector, the Government Hall of Fame has become a staple of its mission to acknowledge the current and former officials and industry stakeholders leading its evolution.
  • "This year's Government Hall of Fame inductees are prime examples of the powerful change public servants can instill.
  • In addition to the Government Hall of Fame's 2024 class, the Fed 100 Awards will be presented at GovExec's Evening of Honors Gala.

The Selective Service System and AmeriCorps Forge Partnership Promoting National Service Participation Across America

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星期五, 三月 8, 2024
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Mr. Spangenberg said, “It’s an honor to join AmeriCorps in this effort to promote national service across America.

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  • Mr. Spangenberg said, “It’s an honor to join AmeriCorps in this effort to promote national service across America.
  • The Selective Service System has already demonstrated its capability to boost awareness of military service opportunities nationwide and we are thrilled to now be expanding our efforts to include national service.
  • This partnership with the Selective Service System allows AmeriCorps to accelerate and expand recruitment and outreach to introduce even more individuals to the transformative power of service.
  • The Selective Service System seeks volunteers to serve on its Local Boards and as State Resource Volunteers.