September 13, 2018
Businesses play an important role in building resilient communities, and ensuring their employees an
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.
September 12, 2018
Research indicates that 43% of businesses never reopen after a disaster, and 25% of business that do, fail within a year.
Hurricane Florence Coordination Call
As Hurricane Florence approaches the East Coast, and as other storms continue to develop, join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for an update with The Weather Channel and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
September 10, 2018
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If you’re a business owner in the southeast United States, there’s still time to prepare your business ahead of Hurricane Florence’s landfall this week.
September 10, 2018
If you’re a chamber of commerce located in the southeast United States, there’s still time to prepare your community ahead of Hurricane Florence’s landfall this week. Below are seven steps you can take to prepare your organization, your members, and your community ahead of Hurricane Florence’s l
September 5, 2018
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August 13, 2018
July 31, 2018
Last week, the leader of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Brock Long, asked me and two other CEOs: What can the private sector do to better prepare the country for natural disasters?
July 11, 2018
When disaster strikes, business acts. From donating millions to support relief organizations, to activating countless employee volunteers, to providing in-kind products and services—communities recover quicker because the private sector mobilizes in times of need.
July 11, 2018
Last month, Giving USA 2018: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2017 provides estimated amounts of total giving to charitable organizations across the United States over the past year.