News : Superstorm Sandy

Visioneer “Where There Is A Need” Program Supports Disaster Relief and Recovery ...

7 Feb, 2013 15:30 CET - Visioneer, Inc.

PLEASANTON, Calif., Feb 7, 2013 – If you have ever stood on a beach and stared out at the ocean, you have experienced the power of Mother Nature. But it wasn’t until we saw the news of how Superstorm Sandy destroyed an entire coastline in mere hours that we truly understood the strength of her power. Now, nearly four months...

Carvel Pledges $50,000 to the American Red Cross

12 Nov, 2012 14:44 CET - Carvel

Enjoy America’s Freshest Ice Cream for free on November 15th and also help victims of Superstorm Sandy
Atlanta (Nov.12, 2012) – Carvel® Ice Cream announced today that it has teamed up with the American Red Cross to raise money for the Superstorm Sandy relief efforts. On Thursday, November 15th, participating Carvel® Shoppes will host a “FREE Ice Cream” Day from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and give out free soft...

"Boxes from Boonton" Draws Support from Around the United States for Victims of ...

9 Nov, 2012 19:22 CET - The S3 Agency

Volunteers from hard-hit Morris County town organize donation drive to benefit their beloved Jersey Shore
(November 9, 2012 - Boonton, NJ) Boonton has always been the "Mayberry" of New Jersey – a small town with a family friendly atmosphere and community spirit that has inspired generations of giving. So when Sandy hit and destroyed the town's beloved Jersey shore last week, it was no surprise that the town...

Superstorm Sandy Reinforces the Need for Business Continuity Planning

7 Nov, 2012 16:00 CET - Current Analysis

IT Connection Blog by Cindy Whelan
Summary Bullets:

· The arrival of yet another devastating storm reinforces the need for business continuity features.
· Business customers need to have a clear understanding of their carrier’s internal architecture for redundancy; they should also take secondary steps for further assurance of continuity.

In my August 28 blog, “UCaaS Can Be a Lifesaver in a...

SportsBettingOnline Credits Accounts of Sports Bettors Affected by Hurricane San...

6 Nov, 2012 15:24 CET - VRB Marketing

Management responds to members who couldn’t deposit to their sportsbook account due to power outages and closed financial institutions.
San Jose, Costa Rica – November 6, 2012 – Leading online sportsbook SportsBettingOnline today announced that all its members affected by Hurricane Sandy are eligible to receive a credit to their account equal to their average deposit. The move is in response to complaints from...

After Superstorm Tragedies, Extra Mile Message Resonates

31 Oct, 2012 08:51 CET - Extra Mile America Foundation

MARINA DEL REY, Calif., October 31, 2012 – At minimum, millions have lost electricity. At the most extreme, many people have lost their lives. Superstorm Sandy has produced trauma and destruction. When the rebuilding process soon begins, hundreds of heroes will be remembered for their extra mile effort. In the midst of this current tragedy, the message of Extra Mile Day on...