Hot Topics Recap: Hurricane Season 2017
Following are the latest Hurricane Irma news releases and story ideas for reporters, bloggers and media outlets:
KEARNEY, Neb.--The Buckle, Inc. Partners with the American Red Cross to Aid in Natural Disaster Relief Efforts Source: The Buckle, Inc.
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--FedEx Commits Additional $1 Million to Support Ongoing Hurricane and Earthquake Relief Efforts Source: FedEx
DALLAS--Gene E. Phillips Offers Plane and Donations in Humanitarian Flight to USVI St. Thomas Source: Syntek West, Inc.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Starwood Waypoint Homes Provides Update Related to Florida Properties Source: Starwood Waypoint Homes
HOUSTON--Paul Ryan Windows Owner Donates $10,000 to Pasadena ISD to Aid in Post-Harvey Recovery Efforts Source: Paul Ryan Windows
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--FEMA Borrows from U.S. Treasury to Ensure Flood Claims Processing Continues in High Gear Source: Wright Flood
MIAMI--Hemisphere Media Group Provides Information Regarding Hurricane Maria Source: Hemisphere Media Group, Inc.
CHICAGO--Exelon Contributes $250,000 to Disaster Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico and Mexico Source: Exelon Corporation
NEW YORK--JetBlue Launches 100x35JetBlue, an Immediate and Long-Term Commitment to Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Source: JetBlue
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--HanesBrands Donates Additional Underwear and Activewear to Assist Hurricane Victims in Florida and Puerto Rico Source: HanesBrands
MIAMI--Leon Medical Centers Donating $500,000 Worth of Medical Supplies to Puerto Rico Source: Leon Medical Centers
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--Popular Launches “Embracing Puerto Rico” and Donates $1M for New Fundraising Account to Help Victims of Hurricane Maria Source: Popular, Inc.
MIAMI--RingByName Pledges Complete Support Including Sixty-Day Payment Holiday To All Customers In Puerto Rico Source: RingByName
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico & LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Humana and Humana Foundation Offer Support to Puerto Rico Communities Severely Impacted by Multiple Hurricanes Source: Humana Inc.
SAN DIEGO--Jack in the Box National Franchise Association Pledges a Total $500,000 Donation to Help Employees Affected by Hurricane Harvey Source: Jack in the Box National Franchise Association
NORTH VENICE, Fla.--PGT Innovations Team of Experts to Assess Building Damage Following Hurricane Irma Source: PGT Innovations, Inc.
DALLAS--Carrier-1’s Houston Business Continuity Customers Remained Online during Hurricane Harvey Source: Carrier-1
LAKE FOREST, Calif.--Victims of Recent Hurricanes Can Breathe a Bit Easier Now: Apria Healthcare Delivers Essential Oxygen Equipment to Those Impacted by Harvey and Irma Source: Apria Healthcare Group Inc.
HOUSTON--Hytera America and Voceon Digital Radio Communications Provide Two-Way Radios to Houston Companies Affected by Hurricane Harvey Source: Hytera America Inc.
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay--Arcos Dorados Statement on Impact from Hurricanes Irma and Maria and Mexican Earthquakes Source: Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
LUXEMBOURG--SES: emergency.lu Re-establishes Critical Connectivity in the Caribbean Following Hurricanes Irma and Maria Source: SES
HOUSTON--U.S. Physical Therapy Announces Impact to Operations from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
PARIS--Veolia: Water production and distribution are gradually being restored following hurricane IRMA Source: Veolia Environnement
TAMPA, Fla.--American Integrity Insurance’s Hurricane Irma Response Team Will Be in Winter Haven on Wednesday, September 27 to Assist Customers Source: American Integrity Insurance Group
DENVER--Chipotle and United Way to Raise Funds for Hurricane Irma Relief on Monday, September 25 Source: Chipotle
BETHESDA, Md.--Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Provides Second Update on Impact from Hurricane Irma Source: Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
HOUSTON--Homeowners Impacted by Hurricane Harvey Invited to Attend Free Disaster Relief Events Source: Stewart Information Services Corporation
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah--Nearmap Aerial Imagery Shows Before and After of Hurricane Irma Damage Source: Nearmap
Procter & Gamble Brings Relief to Residents Affected by Hurricane Irma with P&G Personal Care and Cleaning Kits and Tide Loads of Hope Laundry Services Source: Procter & Gamble
HAMILTON, Bermuda--Bacardi Pledges $3 Million to Disaster Relief Assistance Source: Bacardi Limited
TAMPA, Fla.--American Integrity Insurance’s Hurricane Irma Response Team Will be in Orlando on Monday, September 25 to Assist Customers Source: American Integrity Insurance Group
RESTON, Va.--The MAXIMUS Foundation Pledges $100,000 to Support Hurricane Irma Disaster Recovery Efforts Source: MAXIMUS
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Kindred Provides Estimated Impact of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey Source: Kindred Healthcare, Inc.
BURLINGTON, Mass.--Everbridge Helps Florida Communities Share Critical Safety Information During Hurricane IrmaSource: Everbridge, Inc.
MIAMI--Coastal Construction Assists in Disaster Relief Efforts After Hurricane Irma - Supplying the Florida Keys and the Caribbean with Building Materials and Personal Items Source: Coastal Construction Group
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--Implus Partners with Academy to Donate 60,000 Pairs of Socks to Hurricane Harvey Victims Source: Implus LLC
NEW YORK--Barnes & Noble Donates 1 Million Dollars in Books to First Book for Areas Affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Source: Barnes & Noble, Inc.
HOUSTON--Empyrean Benefit Solutions Provides Update on Harvey and Irma Source: Empyrean Benefit Solutions, Inc.
RYE BROOK, N.Y.--Xylem commits $1 million in expanded support for relief efforts in response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and flooding in South Asia Source: Xylem
SILVER SPRING, Md.--ADRA Responds to Hurricane Irma Devastation in the Caribbean Source: Adventist Development and Relief Agency International
CHICAGO--ELS Updates on Hurricane Irma Source: Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--Rayonier Advanced Materials Expects $7 Million Net Income and $12 Million Pro Forma EBITDA Impact from Hurricane Irma Source: Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Expected to Impact Home Sales in the Short Term, According to First American Potential Home Sales Model Source: First American Financial Corporation
WESTON, Fla.--FCB Financial Holdings, Inc. Post Hurricane Irma Operations Update Source: FCB Financial Holdings, Inc.
IRVINE, Calif.--CoreLogic Analysis Estimates Property Damage from Hurricane Irma Between $42.5 Billion and $65 BillionSource: CoreLogic
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--AmerisourceBergen and the AmerisourceBergen Foundation Commit More Than $100,000 to Support Victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Source: AmerisourceBergen
ELBA, Ala.--The National Security Group, Inc. Releases Estimates of Catastrophe Losses from Hurricane Irma and Update on Cumulative 2017 Catastrophe Losses Source: The National Security Group, Inc. Source: The National Security Group, Inc.
HOUSTON--Camden Property Trust Provides Update on Projected Expenses Related to Hurricane Irma Source: Camden Property Trust
TAMPA, Fla.--Masonite International Corporation Provides Update Related to Hurricane Irma Source: Masonite International Corporation
NOVATO, Calif.--Free Data Recovery for Victims of Hurricane Harvey Extended to September 22, 2017 Source: DriveSavers
SEFFNER, Fla.--Rooms To Go Commits $2M and over 2,000 Rooms of Furniture to Victims of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey Source: Rooms To Go
IRVINE, Calif.--Harvey & Irma Survey: At least 25% Who Suffered Damage Are Uninsured Source: MFour Mobile Research
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas--Atlantis Launches Fundraising Efforts to Support the Islands of The Bahamas Impacted by Hurricane Irma Source: Atlantis, Paradise Island
BUFFALO, N.Y.--Life Storage, Inc. Provides Update on Hurricanes Irma and Harvey Source: Life Storage, Inc.
CINCINNATI--Phillips Edison Provides Initial Update on Hurricane Irma Source: Phillips Edison & Company
NEW YORK--KBRA Comments on the Effect of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Upon the Bond Insurers Source: Kroll Bond Rating Agency
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Neptuno USA Creates a “Hurricane Irma Relief” Program to Help Operators Affected by Hurricane Irma Rebuild Their Networks Source: Neptuno USA Corp.
DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Credit Customers Affected By Hurricane Irma Offered Financial Relief Source: Ford Motor Credit Company
MCLEAN, Va.--TEGNA Partners with The Salvation Army, United Van Lines, Mayflower and Pilot Flying J to Send Emergency Supplies in the Wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Source: TEGNA Inc.
CHICAGO--Beltone Pledges Relief for Hurricane Irma Victims Who Lost or Damaged Their Hearing Aids in Storm Source: Beltone
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Bank of America Merchant Services providing free payments-processing equipment to small business clients affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma Source: Bank of America Merchant Services
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--DISH Assisting Customers and Communities Impacted by Irma Source: DISH Network Corp.
ATLANTA--Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia Offers Support to its Medicare Members and Georgia Residents Impacted by Hurricane Irma Source: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGa)
ARLINGTON, Va. and CHICAGO--Surescripts and Allscripts Expand Emergency Service to Make Patient Medication History Data Available to Pharmacists in the Wake of Hurricane Irma Source: Surescripts
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Western Union Offers Fee Free Option to Donate to Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts Source: The Western Union Company
BOSTON--Saylent Teams with Moody National Bank to Assist Houston-Area Victims of Hurricane Harvey Source: Saylent
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--Evertec Announces Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts Source: Evertec, Inc.
NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.--Kimco Realty Provides Update Related To Hurricane Irma; Minimal Damage Reported Source: Kimco Realty Corporation
NEW YORK--Four AXA Financial Insurance Companies Relax Premium-Payment Grace Period to Assist Those Impacted by Hurricane Irma Source: AXA Equitable Financial Services, LLC
DEERFIELD, Ill.--Walgreens Donates $200,000 to American Red Cross Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts, Launches Customer Donation Program at Stores Nationwide Source: Walgreens
DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Extends Hurricane Relief Programs to Victims of Irma Source: Ford Motor Company
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--OFG’s Oriental Responds to Client Needs after Irma: No Late Fees for September Loan Payments Source: OFG Bancorp
DAVIE, Fla.--Floridian Community Bank Announces All Branches Open and Operating after Hurricane Irma Source: Floridian Community Bank
DENVER--DCT Industrial Trust® Reports No Significant Damage from Hurricane Irma Source: DCT Industrial Trust Inc.
LAS VEGAS--Diamond Resorts International® Assessing Damages after Hurricane Irma Source: Diamond Resorts International®
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Community Developers Committed to Barbuda Recovery after Hurricane Irma Source: Discovery Land Company
BOSTON--Fidelity Charitable® Issues Additional Guidance on Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Relief Source: Fidelity Charitable
HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C.--Seqirus Donates Influenza Vaccine for Hurricane Harvey Relief in Texas Source: Seqirus
SHINER, Texas--Shiner Beers Contributes to Hurricane Irma Relief Source: Spoetzl Brewery
MIAMI--EnviroStar, Inc. Update on Operations After Hurricane Irma Source: EnviroStar, Inc.
NEW YORK--New Hurricane Irma Media Usage Study Confirms Local Television is the Leading Source of News Coverage for Americans in States of Emergency Source: TVB
ATLANTA--Coca-Cola Supports Hurricane Irma Relief and Recovery Source: The Coca-Cola Company
NEW YORK--KBRA Releases Report on Tropical Storm Irma and KBRA Rated CMBS Exposure Source: Kroll Bond Rating Agency
BETHESDA, Md.--Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Provides Update on Impact from Hurricane Irma Source: Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
WESTON, Fla.--Florida Community Bank Announces Hurricane Irma Response Source: Florida Community Bank
HOUSTON--Chevron Announces $1 Million for Hurricane Irma Relief Source: Chevron Corporation
AUSTIN, Texas--Harvey Can’t Mess with Texas: A Benefit Concert for Hurricane Harvey Relief and Hour-Long Special Produced and Broadcast by TEGNA Set for September 22 in Austin, Texas Source: TEGNA Inc. and C3 Presents
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--Regency Centers Reports No Significant Damage from Hurricane Irma Source: Regency Centers Corporation
ATLANTA--Amerigroup Georgia Offers Support to Georgia Residents Impacted by Hurricane Irma Source: Amerigroup Georgia
WHIPPANY, N.J.--Halo Pharma Makes Donation to the American Red Cross and Encourages Others to Help Those Affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Source: Halo Pharmaceutical
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--Jernigan Capital, Inc. Comments on Impact of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey Source: Jernigan Capital, Inc.
NEW YORK--National Animal Welfare Groups Mobilize and Collaborate to Support Local Agencies Helping Companion Animals after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Source: PetSmart
PHOENIX--PetSmart Charities® Commits Initial $1 Million to Support Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts Source: PetSmart Charities
BURBANK, Calif.--The Walt Disney Company Donates $2.5 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Support Communities Impacted by Hurricane Irma Source: The Walt Disney Company
LAKELAND, Fla.--Publix Collects Funds For American Red Cross Irma Relief Efforts Source: Publix
NORTH VENICE, Fla.--PGT Innovations Helps with Hurricane Irma Relief, Confirms Its Plants Were Not Damaged and Discusses Resuming Production Source: PGT Innovations
GLENDALE, Calif.--Public Storage Provides Hurricane Irma Update Source: Public Storage
CLEARWATER, Fla.--MarineMax Provides Update Related to Hurricane Irma Source: MarineMax, Inc.
HOUSTON--Exterran Corporation Announces Impact from Hurricane Harvey Source: Exterran Corporation
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--FedEx Pledges $1 Million to Support Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts Source: FedEx Corp.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--Rayonier Advanced Materials Announces Restart of Operations after Hurricane Irma Source: Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.
HERNDON, Va.--Continental Supports Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts Source: Continental Building Products
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--Puerto Rico Welcomes Vacationers Post-Hurricane Irma and Becomes Transient Hub for Tourists from Nearby Caribbean Islands Source: Puerto Rico Tourism Company
BOSTON & AUSTIN, Texas--Hurricane Harvey Relief: Public Consulting Group Employees Give over $300,000 with 2-for-1 PCG Match Source: Public Consulting Group, Inc.
LAKELAND, Fla.--GEICO on the Ground and Ready to Assist with Hurricane Irma Source: GEICO
OLDWICK, N.J.--Best’s Briefing: Hurricane Irma to Test Catastrophe Bond Market Source: A.M. Best
TORONTO--Foresters Financial Donates $50,000 to the American Red Cross to Aid Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts Source: Foresters Financial
LOS ANGELES--Westlake Financial Services Employees Support Hurricane Harvey-Affected Victims Source: Westlake Financial Services
TAMPA, Fla.--JPMorgan Chase to Donate $1 Million to Support Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts Source: JPMorgan Chase & Co.
BETHESDA, Md.--Condor Hospitality Trust Provides Hurricane Irma Update Source: Condor Hospitality Trust, Inc.
MIAMI--Simply Healthcare Offers Support to Florida Residents Impacted by Hurricane Irma Source: Simply Healthcare
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Regions Bank Offers Disaster-Recovery Financial Services for Customers, Businesses Affected by Hurricane Irma Source: Regions Financial Corporation
HOUSTON--Weingarten Realty Reports No Significant Damage from Hurricane Irma Source: Weingarten Realty
CHICAGO--ELS Reports on Hurricane Irma Initial Assessment Underway Source: Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
NEW YORK--Travelers Estimates Range of Catastrophe Losses from Hurricane Harvey Source: The Travelers Companies, Inc.
BETHESDA, Md.--LaSalle Hotel Properties Provides Hurricane Irma Impact Update Source: LaSalle Hotel Properties
TORONTO--Liberty Health Sciences Inc. Confirms No Structural Damage to Florida Facility Following Hurricane IrmaSource: Liberty Health Sciences Inc.
PLANO, Texas--Rent-A-Center Expands Hurricane Relief Efforts Due to Irma Source: Rent-A-Center, Inc.
ATLANTA--Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Temporarily Adjusts Pharmacy Guidelines for Members Impacted by Hurricane Irma Source: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
GLENDALE, Calif.--PS Business Parks, Inc. Provides Update on Properties in Florida Affected by Hurricane Irma Source: PS Business Parks, Inc.
TAMPA, Fla.--JPMorgan Chase Waives Some Consumer and Business Fees in Hurricane Irma Areas Source: JPMorgan Chase & Co.
RED WING, Minn.--Red Wing Shoe Company Provides Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Support Source: Red Wing Shoe Company
HOUSTON--Camden Property Trust Provides Update on Hurricane Irma Source: Camden Property Trust
MIAMI--Wells Fargo Donates $1.1 Million for Hurricane Irma Relief Source: Wells Fargo & Company
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Bank of America Announces Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts Source: Bank of America
MINNEAPOLIS--UnitedHealthcare, Optum and UnitedHealth Group Donate $1 Million to Florida Communities Affected by Hurricane Irma Source: UnitedHealth Group
MINNEAPOLIS--Target Pledges up to $1 Million for Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts Source: Target Corporation
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Humana Foundation Donates $1,000,000 to Support Hurricane Irma Relief Source: Humana Inc.
CHICAGO--Beltone Pledges Relief for Hurricane Harvey Victims Who Lost or Damaged Their Hearing Aids in StormSource: Beltone
NEW YORK--KBRA Publishes RMBS Research: Hurricane Irma Potentially KBRA’s Largest RMBS Storm Exposure; Harvey Update Source: Kroll Bond Rating Agency
DANIA BEACH, Fla.--FirstService Residential Establishes $10 Million Recovery Fund for Properties Damaged by Hurricane Irma Source: FirstService Residential
NEW YORK--Assurant Shares Preliminary Loss Estimates for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Source: Assurant, Inc.
GLENDALE, Calif.--Public Storage Provides Hurricane Irma and Harvey Updates Source: Public Storage
TAMPA, Fla.--Hurricane Irma Prompts Frontier Communications to Discontinue Field Operations in the Tampa Bay Area on Sunday and Monday Source: Frontier Communications Corporation
SAN FRANCISCO--Hurricane Irma: McKesson Prepares to Support Healthcare Providers, Pharmacies and First Responders Source: McKesson Corporation
HOUSTON--Wells Fargo Mobilizes to Help Customers Impacted by Hurricane Harvey Source: Wells Fargo & Company
HURON, Ohio--Free Materials Help Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Understand Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Source: n2y
DEERFIELD, Ill.--Walgreens Reminds Patients About Prescription Preparedness in Advance of Hurricane Irma Source: Walgreens
CHICAGO--Exelon Utilities Mobilize Crews to Assist with Restoring Power to Customers in the Path of Hurricane IrmaSource: Exelon Corporation
TAMPA, Fla.--Frontier Communications Work Schedules, Service Order Impacts from Hurricane Irma Source: Frontier Communications Corporation
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--Popular Opens Bank Account to Help Caribbean Islands Hit by Hurricane Irma Source: Popular, Inc.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--Rayonier Advanced Materials Temporarily Suspends Operations Due to Hurricane Irma Source: Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.
MIAMI--Humana Offers Support to Floridians Affected by Hurricane Irma Source: Humana Inc.
MIAMI--Simply Healthcare Plans, Better Health and Clear Health Alliance wants to ensure you are getting the medical support and care you need before, during and after Hurricane Irma Source: Simply Healthcare
ORLANDO, Fla.--Hurricane Irma Update: Walmart and Sam’s Club Florida Facility Status Source: Walmart
IRVINE, Calif.--CoreLogic Analysis Shows an Estimated 8.5 Million Properties in Florida at Significant Risk of Potential Wind Damage from Hurricane Irma Source: CoreLogic
CLEVELAND--LiveHealth® Online Offers Free Online Visits for People Affected by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey Source: LiveHealth
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