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Hot Topics Recap: Hurricane Season 2017
Following are the latest Hurricane Irma news releases and story ideas
for reporters, bloggers and media outlets:
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 Irma Source: 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 Storm Source: 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 Irma Source: 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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