Federal Disaster Aid for New Mexico Floods
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of New Mexico to supplement state,…
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Michigan Flood Victims Urged to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance
Residents of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties who suffered damages to their dwellings in the August 11-13 storms and flooding are encouraged to register for federal disaster assistance. Insurance may…
Sri Lanka Aims to Reduce Impacts of Disasters
In a press release, the World Bank explains how Sri Lanka is taking progressive steps to reduce socio-economic impacts of disasters. Colombo, September 26, 2014 — The Ministry of Disaster…
Time to Review and Update Your Flood Insurance Policies
September is National Preparedness Month, and the latter half of the year is an ideal time for people to review their insurance policies. Understanding the details of what specific policies…
Red Cross Appeal to Help Pakistan Flood Survivors
Geneva / Islamabad, 23 September 2014: Today – the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency appeal (PDF doc) to support efforts by the…
South Asia Floods – Red Cross Steps Up Relief Efforts
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) steps up relief efforts as floods affect millions across South Asia New Delhi, September 9th, 2014. In recent days and…
Factors Behind the Recent Winter Floods in UK
New scientific review investigates potential influences on recent UK winter floods. Press release by the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, UK – 27 August 2014 A comprehensive review of all…
Paraguay Floods: Red Cross Emergency Appeal Launched
Red Cross Press Release – Panama, 17 July, 2014 The Paraguayan Red Cross is carrying out response operations following the recent floods that have affected the southern part of the…
Munich Re – Fewer Natural Catastrophe Losses in First Half-Year 2014
Press Release from Munich Re, July 2014 The statistics for natural catastrophes for the first half of 2014 have been marked by pleasingly low levels of global claims. Overall economic…
International Medical Corps Continues Recovery Efforts in Balkans
June 24, 2014 – Los Angeles, Calif. – After massive flooding in mid-May that killed more than fifty people and displaced tens of thousands more, International Medical Corps teams were…
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Residents of New York Affected by Flash Floods
WASHINGTON – New York residents and businesses affected by flash flooding on May 15-17, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet…
Aon to Acquire National Flood Services
Aon Affinity announces definitive agreement to acquire National Flood Services – Acquisition advances Aon Affinity’s ability to serve clients in the flood insurance sector – National Flood Services is a…
Zurich Research: “After a Flood Is Really Just Before the Next Flood”
Two recently published research papers reveal the need for a radical rethinking on flood resilience. The first report, a collaboration with the Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the…
Balkans Floods: Red Cross Says Recovery Will Need Long Term Commitment
Red Cross Press Release Geneva/ Budapest, 25 May 2014: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is highly concerned over the growing needs in Bosnia and…
Angelina Jolie Donates $50,000 to Red Cross for Balkan Flood Relief
Washington DC – May 20, 2014 – Angelina Jolie today made a $50,000 donation to the Red Cross flood relief efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. “Angelina Jolie continues…
Solomon Islands Floods: Red Cross Launches Emergency Appeal
Red Cross Press Release – Honiara, Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Following the devastating flash floods that struck the Solomon Islands in April, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red…
