Jefferson Parish is Given Critical Links when Voice, Data, and Cellular Networks Failed
As Hurricane Gustav approached from the Gulf of Mexico on Labor Day weekend, public safety officials in Jefferson Parish, La. contracted with CommsFirst , a managed services provider of deployable mobile communications experts and equipment in anticipation of losing land-based phone [...]

Donation Covers Relief Efforts for Hurricanes Ike and Gustav
Target (NYSE:TGT) announced today it is making a $1 million commitment of cash and product to provide immediate assistance with overall relief efforts for Hurricanes Ike and Gustav as well as other storms that have recently hit the southern U.S. The donation will be distributed among [...]

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD) today announced that all of its onshore assets in southern Louisiana, are now operational following Hurricane Gustav, with only one facility still waiting for restoration of commercial power. These assets sustained little or no damage as a result of the storm.
Aerial and ground inspections confirmed no damage to Enterprise’s [...]

Sprint Customers Able to Stay Connected During Storm
Sprint (NYSE:S) announced today that its networks performed well during Hurricane Gustav and continue to be operational as Sprint technicians work to restore service in the impacted areas by moving in portable generators and Cell Sites on Wheels (COWS) to ensure customers have wireless service.
In addition, [...]

15-25% of US Corn Crop at Elevated Risk for Frost Damage; Cool Weather is a Boon to Retail Sales; Hurricane Activity to Drive Energy Price Volatility
Storm Exchange, Inc., a market leader in weather-risk management services, today released its Fall 2008 Weather Risk Outlook, a 90-day projection of the impacts of the weather on businesses [...]

Smartphone Application Allows Families and Communities to Cope With Minor Emergencies or Major Natural Disasters
Life360 was selected as a first place winner in the Google Android Developer Challenge, an international competition that vetted the best applications for Google’s upcoming Android mobile operating system. Life360 was one of the top 10 companies to be awarded [...]

Allstate (NYSE: ALL) has set up 14 Mobile Response Units in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas to help policyholders affected by Hurricane Gustav begin the claims process as soon as possible. The self-contained, specially-equipped units are staffed with members of the Allstate National Catastrophe Team to assist policyholders in the areas hardest hit by Hurricane [...]

Sprint Nextel’s Restoration Efforts Continue Following Hurricane Gustav
Company Invested $59 million in Network Preparations for Coastal Communities
Sprint (NYSE:S) today said it is preparing for the potential impact of Hurricane Hanna threatening to make landfall along the Atlantic coast on Friday. At the same time, Sprint’s network teams are working around the clock assessing [...]

Safeco (NYSE:SAF) claims professionals are mobilizing to aid customers affected by Hurricane Gustav.
“These storms have already caused significant damage over a wide area,” said Robert Johnston, Safeco’s National Catastrophe Claims leader. “Our goal is to provide immediate support and assistance to our customers when and where they need it.”
Meanwhile, Safeco’s claims personnel are [...]

Boost Mobile, a division of Sprint Corporation (NYSE: S), today announced the company will suspend traveling charges for Boost customers in Louisiana and Texas in an effort to ease the transition for those displaced by Hurricane Gustav.
Boost Mobile will suspend the traveling fee of 15 cents per minute for all calls made outside their [...]