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Activating Damage Assessment System for Hurricane Ian

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Currently focused on Flo rida’s Gulf Coast, Hurricane Ian’s particular track, combined with the shape of the bay, means that significant storm surges may inundate the Tampa Bay region. Because of the slow-moving storm, other more distant areas may also receive large amounts of rain or coastal surge.

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Visionlink Supports Dorian Response

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Visionlink systems are fully engaged with Hurricane Dorian response. Each can be deployed separately or as an integrated suite. The National Shelter System is being used to help manage dozens of shelters in Florida--and states north, as Dorian continues along its predicted track.

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Using Geospatial Maps in Time of Disaster

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Geospatial mapping is an increasingly hot topic in large-scale natural disasters, including Hurricane Sandy and the Oklahoma Tornadoes. As technology continues to advance, data mapping is moving from being a powerful tool for specific cases to being a new norm in all disaster relief.

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NYC leverages social media to map evacuation info for Hurricane Sandy | SmartBlogs SmartBlogs

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NYC leverages social media to map evacuation info for Hurricane Sandy | SmartBlogs SmartBlogs : The City of New York utilized its Open Data platform to help residents deal with the effects of Hurricane Sandy.

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8 Top Corporate Giving Trends to Watch in 2024 + Examples

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Integrate a matching gift search tool directly into the donation process. Hurricane Ian: In response to Hurricane Ian, Target partnered with the American Red Cross, Team Rubicon, and local nonprofits to provide $5 million in disaster response efforts. With the right integrations, companies can drive employee participation.

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5 Ways Nonprofits Can Help Solve the Climate Crisis

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As not all organisations have climate action integrated into their strategy yet, let’s have a look at five key ways the nonprofit sector can help to solve the climate crisis — and concrete examples of intersectional initiatives that are already happening.

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How Loggerhead Marinelife Center is Raising Funds to Save Sea Turtles

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Since 2018, DipJar has been an integral part of the Center’s fundraising efforts, generating nearly $400,000 dollars through more than 26,000 “dips.” During this time, the eggs can be eaten by predators, damaged by tropical storms and hurricanes, exposed by beach goers digging on the beach, and more.

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