Chris Poland, chairman and senior principal of Degenkolb Engineers, presented on March 21, 2012 during a panel discussion on "Integrating Disaster Recovery: What Should Long-Term Disaster Recovery Look Like?" The panel was hosted by the Disasters Roundtable of the National Academies.
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.
NGO Aid Maps - Helping Connect Companies with Disater Relief Efforts
Companies should be aware of a partnership between InterAction, BCLC, and FedEx to provide three NGO Aid maps (Haiti, the Horn of Africa, and global food security). The maps help companies better understand what NGOs are doing to help with those particular disasters, and where they are working.
Disaster Assistance & Recovery: Thinking About Earthquake Power Outage Challenges and Business Resumption
The Business Civic Leadership Center and the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services invite you to participate in an important forum for business, nonprofit organizations, and local government.
Hurricane Irene, August 2011
Hurricane Irene made landfall in North Carolina on August 27 at a Category 1 hurricane. The Hurricane caused widespread power outages in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast with an estimated 4 million homes and businesses experiencing loss of power.
Best Business Neighbor Award-Finalist, Kimberly-Clark/Huggies
Finalist: Kimberly-Clark/Huggies
A study commissioned in 2010 by Huggies®, revealed that one in three American mothers struggle to provide diapers for their babies. These mothers have had to cut back on basics such as food and utilities in order to provide enough diapers.
Best Partnership Award - Finalist, Grainger and American Red Cross
Grainger and American Red Cross
Published: December, 2009
Published: October 2009
Release Date: 2009