Hurricane season

THE WEATHER CHANNEL TELEVISION NETWORK AND CARHARTT ANNOUNCE NEW APPAREL PARTNERSHIP INTRODUCING A FRESH LOOK FOR THE NETWORK'S METEOROLOGISTS

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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ATLANTA, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Weather Channel television network today announced a new partnership with Carhartt, making the global premium workwear brand the all-weather outfitter for the network's on-air meteorologists for in-field weather reporting. Beginning this spring, The Weather Channel meteorologists will be decked out in Carhartt apparel with the brand prominently featured during live weather reporting. Viewers will notice meteorologists sporting a variety of Carhartt apparel, suited to handle every weather condition – rain, snow, sleet, and high temperatures – including Carhartt insulated jackets and vests for brutal winter temperatures, and the brand's Rain Defender pants for hurricane season.

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  • ATLANTA, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Weather Channel television network today announced a new partnership with Carhartt, making the global premium workwear brand the all-weather outfitter for the network's on-air meteorologists for in-field weather reporting.
  • Beginning this spring, The Weather Channel meteorologists will be decked out in Carhartt apparel with the brand prominently featured during live weather reporting.
  • "We're excited to announce our apparel partnership with Carhartt," said Nora Zimmett, President of News and Original Series for Weather Group.
  • From extreme heat, to torrential rains and flooding, to below freezing temperatures, Carhartt will be essential to The Weather Channel's field weather reporting.

Powering Through the Next Big Storm

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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KOHLER, Wis., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Now is the time for everyone to prepare their homes and families for the U.S. hurricane season. National Hurricane Preparedness Week is April 30 – May 6, 2023, and Kohler strongly encourages people to start thinking about what they can do now to prepare for the threat of severe weather.

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  • Colorado State University (CSU) estimates the 2023 hurricane season will bring slightly below-average activity, with six hurricanes and two being major hurricanes.
  • Although this outlook is more optimistic, the American Red Cross encourages all homeowners to have essential supplies on hand , including power.
  • "You must be prepared for severe weather and the aftermath, which might be a loss of electricity for days or even weeks."
  • But homeowners shouldn't wait until the storm is at their front door.

IBHS's Hurricane Ready guides offer science-based hurricane preparedness projects, large and small, to make homes and businesses more resilient

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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RICHBURG, S.C., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the traditional start of hurricane season just weeks away, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) has released its 2023 Hurricane Ready guides featuring science-based preparedness tips to help home and business owners strengthen their properties ahead of potentially damaging storms.

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  • As Hurricane Ian demonstrated in 2022, it only takes one storm to wreak havoc on millions of lives.
  • IBHS research shows resilient construction practices can reduce costly storm damage, breaking the cycle of loss and better preparing homes and businesses for generations to come.
  • "Last year's hurricane season started slow but ended with a powerful punch," said Dr. Ian Giammanco, lead research meteorologist at IBHS.
  • Visit www.disastersafety.org for the full Hurricane Ready guides and downloadable checklists to schedule and track progress.

MACCO Restructuring Group wins Sale of the Year awarded by the American Bankruptcy Institute for the successful sale of the La Muralla IV, a purpose-built semi-submersible drilling rig

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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MACCO Restructuring Group , a national, middle-market-focused interim leadership and financial advisory firm, announced that it and other nominees, have been awarded Sale of the Year awarded by the Asset Sale Committee of the prestigious American Bankruptcy Institute (“ABI”).

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  • MACCO Restructuring Group , a national, middle-market-focused interim leadership and financial advisory firm, announced that it and other nominees, have been awarded Sale of the Year awarded by the Asset Sale Committee of the prestigious American Bankruptcy Institute (“ABI”).
  • Founded in 1982, the ABI is the nation’s largest association of bankruptcy professionals.
  • MACCO Managing Director David Weinhoffer, served as Chief Restructuring Officer (“CRO”) in the Complex Chapter 11 case LaForta - Gestão e Investimentos, Sociedade Unipessoal, Lda.
  • MACCO is both honored and appreciative to receive this prestigious award and congratulates both David, and the whole MACCO team, he led.

Hurricane Ian Town Hall With Property Damage Experts

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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With new laws favoring the insurance companies it may seem like there are little to no options left.

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  • With new laws favoring the insurance companies it may seem like there are little to no options left.
  • Renegade Roofing in collaboration with ClaimPay Funding is hosting a town hall event on April 20th, 2023, for Southwest Florida homeowners, who have experienced damage from Hurricane Ian.
  • These issues and more will be addressed during this important town hall event.
  • 6:15 - 7:30 pm - Panel discussion where experts will provide key information and advice to help you protect your home and rights.

Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Names Matthew Cappucci 2023 National Weatherperson of the Year

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. (FLASH) named MyRadar, Capital Weather Gang, and FOX5 DC meteorologist Matthew Cappucci as the 2023 National Weatherperson of the Year.

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  • Nonprofit recognizes esteemed meteorologist for year-round contributions to education, disaster safety, and resilience
    TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes , Inc. (FLASH) named MyRadar, Capital Weather Gang, and FOX5 DC meteorologist Matthew Cappucci as the 2023 National Weatherperson of the Year .
  • Matthew is a meteorologist and storm chaser for MyRadar, an on-air meteorologist at FOX5DC, and publishes daily articles in The Washington Post.
  • Congratulations to Matthew and all of our outstanding 2023 National Weatherperson of the Year finalists who serve the public with excellence every day, especially during hurricane season."
  • Matthew Cappucci communicates all of his weather knowledge in a very clear and understandable way, contributing to citizens' safety and resilience.

Greenup Industries Successfully Completes the First of Three U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Storm Protection Projects

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Monday, December 26, 2022
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NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenup Industries ("Greenup") successfully completed the Stockpile 2 project for the West Shore Lake Ponchartrain Project (WSLPP) and is scheduled to complete Stockpile 1 in the Summer of 2023. The company was awarded two contracts for stockpiling clay by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE): a 20-million-dollar contract in January 2020 and the second contract for 17.9 million in November 2020. The USACE Awarded the third project to Greenup Cajun JV, LLC. The joint venture, a 102.5 Million Dollar Levee and Drainage Canal Relocation Contract, will build levees and drainage canals in Plaquemines Parish.

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  • Greenup will have removed 1.5 million cubic yards of clay from the spillway by the end of the two projects.
  • During the course of the WSLPP Project, Stockpile 1, Greenup Industries has successfully stockpiled nearly 300,000 cubic yards of clay.
  • Based in Kenner, Greenup Industries offers contracting and specialized construction services for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients.
  • The company's proprietary software, the Greenup Tracker, can connect third-party vendors with facilities that need painters, plumbers, groundskeepers, carpenters, etc.

Tecsys Provides University of Miami Health System With Supply Chain Software for Its Newly Launched Distribution Center

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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MIAMI, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tecsys Inc. (TSX: TCS), an industry-leading supply chain management software company, is pleased to announce that University of Miami Health System (UHealth), South Florida's only academic-based medical system, is implementing Tecsys' Elite™ Healthcare platform to power its consolidated supply chain operations, the University Distribution Center (UDC). The newly launched UDC leverages Tecsys software to centralize logistics operations and enable data-driven analytics that support continuous improvement across the supply chain practice by the UHealth Supply Chain Services team.

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  • MIAMI, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tecsys Inc. (TSX: TCS), an industry-leading supply chain management software company, is pleased to announce that University of Miami Health System (UHealth), South Florida's only academic-based medical system, is implementing Tecsys' Elite Healthcare platform to power its consolidated supply chain operations, the University Distribution Center (UDC).
  • The newly launched UDC leverages Tecsys software to centralize logistics operations and enable data-driven analytics that support continuous improvement across the supply chain practice by the UHealth Supply Chain Services team.
  • UHealth Supply Chain Services was formed in 2019 as a dedicated supply chain department to support the health system's broader objective to be a state-of-the-art academic medical center and improve care quality while reducing costs.
  • In support of its mandate to build resiliency and efficiency into the health system's supply chain, UHealth Supply Chain Services launched a distribution center that consolidates supply chain activities for the health system.

Southeastern Grocers Donates $500,000 to Fuel Vital Disaster Relief and Recovery

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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Every cent donated will support the Red Cross Disaster Relief in helping families and individuals as they recover from natural disasters through food, shelter, counseling and other needed assistance.

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  • Every cent donated will support the Red Cross Disaster Relief in helping families and individuals as they recover from natural disasters through food, shelter, counseling and other needed assistance.
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    Southeastern Grocers announces the donation of $500,000 to the American Red Cross to support vital emergency assistance, disaster preparedness and relief programs for communities in need.
  • Last year, SEG, together with the SEG Gives Foundation and generous customers, donated more than $815,000 to aid and support disaster relief efforts.
  • SEG Gives Foundation is the charitable arm of Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company of Fresco y Ms, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores.

3 Ways to Travel During Hurricane Season Like a Pro

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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Although traveling during hurricane season shouldn't make you rethink your plans, being informed before you depart is wise.

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  • Although traveling during hurricane season shouldn't make you rethink your plans, being informed before you depart is wise.
  • If you're planning on traveling to a coastal region soon, Yonder Travel Insurance has created a list of three expert tips to help make it a bit easier.
  • Luckily, most travel insurance policies include coverage in the event of a hurricane or other natural disaster.
  • The experts at Yonder Travel Insurance have poured over hundreds of policies from the best travel insurance providers in the US to provide the best travel insurance recommendation for how YOU travel.