Disaster Response
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation publishes content on disaster response and related issues. Find and access current and archived items in our database.
Hurricane Michael Coordination Call
Hurricane Michael, the strongest hurricane to hit the Florida Panhandle on record, has wiped out homes and businesses and left thousands without power. Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for an update with FEMA, the Florida Chamber Foundation and others who are on the ground during the immediate relief and response efforts. This briefing is being provided to the business community to learn more about the current situation and hear how the private sector can support the recovery efforts.
If you’re a business owner along the Gulf of Mexico, there’s still time to prepare your business ahead of Hurricane Michael’s landfall this week.
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In mid-August 2017, JetBlue’s Emergency Response and Business Continuity Team (BCER) began planning for
The Best Disaster Response and Community Resilience Corporate Citizenship Award recognizes businesses and chambers that help commun
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After Harvey: Helping Houston Recover and Build Resilience
Shell Oil Company has a major corporate and operations presence in Southeast Texas with close to 11,000 local employees.
Medtronic Puts Communities First in Wake of Hurricane Maria
On September 20, 2017, the fifth-strongest storm to ever hit the United States struck Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico Bound: Al Cielo Para Ayudar a Puerto Rico
Helping Puerto Rico demonstrates how Lockheed Martin defends when disaster strikes.
Insperity: Bringing Hope to a Hopeless Situation
In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey poured 50 inches of rain on the greater Houston area.