Environment

State Aims To Improve Natural Disaster Response With Help From Drones

drone
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will be creating a drone program to improve its response to natural disasters.

The Hidden Costs Of Extreme Weather

Extreme Weather
By integrating early warning systems and enhancing preparedness planning, organizations can mitigate the risks associated with extreme weather and reduce the impact on their operations and workforce.

Quiz Of The Week: Is Your Business Winter-Ready?

Continuity Insights Quiz of the Week
Take this quiz to discover how smart technology can minimize disruptions and keep your operations running smoothly when the weather gets tough!

Climate Risk Is A Business Threat, Say Insurance Executives

Climate Risk
In a new Conning Focus Report, 91% of respondents expressed "significant" concern regarding the impacts of climate as a physical and transitional risk for their businesses.

Hurricane Helene Damage Estimated At $30.5B To $47.5B

Hurricane Helene Damage
CoreLogic estimate includes wind loss, insured and uninsured storm surge, and inland flood loss for residential and commercial properties across 16 states.

Hurricane Helene Impacts Medical, Tech Supply Chains

Hurricane
Critical resources needed to support semiconductors, medical procedures, will likely face delays due to Hurricane Helene's destruction.

FEMA Aims $150M At Helping Communities Reduce Natural Hazard Vulnerability

natural hazards, Safeguarding Tomorrow
Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Funds will allow 10 states, a Tribal Nation and District of Columbia to help local governments carry out hazard mitigation projects, build community climate resilience.

Duke Energy, Tampa Electric Join Forces To Restore Florida Shorelines

hurricane response
As part of the utilities' hurricane response plans, nearly 700 mangroves were planted along the coast in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

Will 100-year Hurricanes Now Happen Every 25 Years?

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Frequency of deadly hurricane weather has jumped 300%: Deep Sky Research shares six key findings from its study of hurricane risk in the U.S.

Wildfire Season: Five Safety Tips For Business Travelers

Wildfire Season
In 2024, wildfires have already burned more than 20 times as much land as last year in California, disrupting supply chains and local economies. What can business travelers do to protect themselves?

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