Sentences with phrase «need after a hurricane»

The company, with annual sales of $ 95 billion, first identified hurricane response as a strategic need after Hurricane Andrew, 25 years ago.

Much more work must be done to meet Puerto Rico's critical humanitarian needs after Hurricane Maria, the US territory's top official said

An Elgin caterer and his kitchen manager are in southeast Texas helping feed those left in need after Hurricane Harvey and the flooding it caused.

It's often difficult to get the attention you need after a hurricane, especially when an insurance company is looking at millions of dollars in claims.

Not exact matches

«After Hurricane Harvey, it became apparent that we needed to create a more comprehensive and formalized disaster recovery plan suitable for a small business — not a typical cookie - cutter disaster plan,» Nick Bednorz, CEO of Comensure in Houston, said via email.

A group of volunteers helping South Texas rebuild after Hurricane Harvey is in need of a place to stay.

Nova High was in need of some help after its baseball field and facilities suffered significant damage when Hurricane Irma swooped through South Florida more than a week ago.

St. Louis - based comic book publisher Lion Forge is joining the relief efforts to assist those still in need in Puerto Rico after the destruction of Hurricane Maria.

William Booher, spokesman for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), said his agency and the government of Puerto Rico «are not stopping the provision of commodities after Hurricane Maria» and «will continue to provide commodities to voluntary organizations and local officials who still have a need.»

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Now some of that is going to be inevitable, the need to rebuild after a hurricane in Florida, or potentially in Puerto Rico, some of it is going to be we need to build more houses because our young people haven't got anywhere to live.

The CDP Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund allows donors to give now to support recovery needs that continue long after the media and public have moved away from this disaster.

When members of the University of Texas at San Antonio student chapter of NAHB learned about a local family in need of a new roof after it was destroyed by Hurricane Harvey, they decide to put their construction knowledge and labor to work.

The CDP Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund allows donors to give now to support recovery needs that continue long after the TV cameras and news teams rollup coverage and turn the eye of the world away from this disaster.

County Commissioners agree that the process of allowing people back into the Keys after a hurricane needs a revamp.

The clinic sprang to life in 2005 to meet the needs of Mississippi residents who after Hurricane Katrina no longer had the money to pay for health care.

After Hurricane Katrina devastated the city and the local workforce in 2005, Oanh's strong work ethic was called upon at a time when the hotel needed her most.

At noon, five months to the day after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, Make the Road New York will hold a rally calling on FEMA and Congress to deliver the aid and resources thousands of Puerto Ricans desperately need to recover, FEMA Offices, 285 Fulton St., Manhattan.

The island, he added, will likely need billions more than the $ 15 billion federal relief package Congress approved after Hurricane Harvey.

The Jones Act, which allows only US - flagged ships between US ports, was lifted after Hurricane Harvey and Irma struck Texas and Florida, helping the states receive needed supplies.

HARTFORD, Conn. — The mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico, said Thursday that the island remains in desperate need of help eight months after Hurricane Maria and isn't ready for...

Initially planning to build solely on existing public land, part of which had been acquired through state buyouts after Hurricane Sandy, the city determined in recent months that it needed to acquire 25 additional parcels, three of which have occupied homes.

D'Empaire participated in a medical relief mission to Haiti in November, after Hurricane Matthew devastated the country, killing as many as 1,000 people and leaving 1.4 million in need of humanitarian assistance.

We sit down with members of the Puerto Rican community to discuss what is needed most after Hurricane Maria.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — One week after Hurricane Maria invaded Puerto Rico, frustration is growing as relief supplies are arriving on the island, but getting them to the nearly 3.5 million people in desperate need is close to impossible.

It's unknown how much Puerto Rico would need to rebuild after the hurricanes.

One week after Hurricane Maria invaded Puerto Rico, frustration is growing as relief supplies are arriving on the island, but getting them to the nearly 3.5 million people in desperate need is close to impossible.

They say local governments in New York badly need the money to keep their drinking water clean, including Long Island water treatment plants damaged after Hurricane Sandy.

Lawmakers approved a $ 15 billion hurricane relief packaged after Harvey hit Texas, but billions more will likely now be needed to respond to Maria.

Five months after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, activists say that more aid is needed for the Island.

He also noted that New York did not retaliate against Texas when it needed aid this year after being hit by Hurricane Harvey.

For many of us, the job's biggest impact is in the district, helping the constituents who hire us.I have been proud to work with colleagues and community leaders to secure millions for public housing, new waterfront parks and flood resiliency after Hurricane Sandy; make local improvements, like bringing a pool to enliven Brooklyn Bridge Park and cherry trees to beautify Chinatown; and advocate for constituents in need — to save a home, pay for life - changing surgery or cut through bureaucratic red tape.

«We can keep raising money, but it's not going to do any good if the government doesn't help us,» Miranda said, noting that two months after Hurricane María, Puerto Rico remains in dire need.

Carrie Beth Lasley, a researcher at the University of New Orleans Center for Hazards Assessment, Response and Technology, adds that mandatory annual inspections of platforms — or at the very least after a hurricane — are also needed.

Nearly a month after Hurricane Maria wiped out Puerto Rico's rickety electrical grid, emergency responders are still struggling to treat the immediate health needs of people on the island.

South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team Delta points to a someone who may need help on August 31, 2017 in Port Arthur, Texas after flooding from Hurricane Harvey.

«We had analysts who came in the day after the hurricane, driving five hours, and cutting with a machete to get to the network to see when they needed to be at their work shift.

We realized after the impact storms from Hurricane Harvey had that it was the right time to make this change that will allow us to respond more specifically to the needs and safety of our students, families and staff.

We did not do a good job educating students with special needs before Hurricane Katrina, and we did not do a good job in the early years after the levees broke.

I live in Florida and after a hurricane if you want gas, food, or water, you're going to need cash.

Even as good Samaritans worldwide hurry to help the people of Mexico with rescue and recovery efforts after this month's massive earthquakes, the people of Puerto Rico need assistance, too, after a hurricane ravaged their island.

We are proud that we also flew in 124 tons of badly needed emergency supplies — for both humans and pets — into the Caribbean after the Hurricane Maria catastrophe.

We responded to the pleas of dozens of animals who needed our help after Hurricane Isaac and hundreds more who were held captive in deplorable conditions under the control of a mental disorder known as hoarding — the second most common form of animal cruelty in the United States.

Donations we received will be used to meet the immediate needs of homeless households impacted by Hurricane Harvey, whether it is one - time financial assistance, furniture for new units, we are here to ensure that the most vulnerable among us get back on their feet after this catastrophic event.

«After hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated our island, All Sato Rescue has more than 500 animals in our care in need of transportation to the Northeast to find new homes.

Dozens of dogs and cats need forever homes at the San Diego Humane Society after being brought in from a Louisiana shelter to make room for animals rescued during Hurricane Harvey.

«Travel can mean a quick visit to the vet, a longer car trip to enjoy a family vacation, or an urgent need to evacuate before or after a natural disaster, like a hurricane,» says Penny Johnson, executive vice president of Sturdi Products Inc. «Whatever the reason for traveling with your cat, it's best to be prepared.»

After organizing efforts for Harvey, we were in a position to address critical needs ahead of Hurricane Irma.

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Biles, who is a dual citizen of Belize, and whose grandmother still resides in the country, was a much - needed ray of good news after the country was pounded by Hurricane Earl the previous week.