Tag: disaster recovery

Construction Equipment

Atlas Copco intros QAS 625, its largest mobile generator; updates QAS 250, QAS 330

Atlas Copco Power Technique is boosting its lineup of generators with upgrades to two models while introducing its largest mobile generator, the QAS 625. The new generator features a power rating of 500 kilowatts with a 724-horsepower Volvo Penta diesel engine. The company also boosted power on its smaller QAS 250 and QAS 330 generators […]

November 15, 2019

Business

How Contractors Can Get Disaster Cleanup Work During 2023 Hurricane Season

Being in a position to win work takes advanced planning – before a disaster strikes.

April 17, 2019

Roadbuilding

Louisiana DOTD discuss rebuilding parish roads, employee contributions in Katrina recovery

The final two Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) videos commemorating the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina highlight the road rebuilding efforts in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes, and the hard work of department employees immediately following the storm. In “Paths to Progress Rebuilding Orleans and Jefferson Parishes,” LDOTD Secretary Sherri LeBas describes the improvements […]

August 31, 2015

Business

Sany sends equipment, rescue teams to Chinese earthquake recovery efforts

In response to a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that devastated the Lushan County area of Sichuan Province, China on April 20th, construction equipment manufacturers that calls the country home has sent both equipment and people to aid in the recovery efforts. Sany sent in 10 excavators, 8 truck cranes and 25 vehicles along with five rescue teams. The quake killed […]

April 30, 2013

Business

Advice for contractors after the storm: Part one

Hurricane Sandy, disaster recovery, Katrina, Ivan, tornado, Tuscaloosa, contractors, safety, Ted Anthony

November 2, 2012

Contractor Disaster Resources

Habitat for Humanity 2012 Shelter Report highlights disaster planning, long-term recovery

Habitat for Humanity International on Oct. 6 released its "Shelter Report 2012 - Build Hope: Housing Cities after a Disaster." The report highlights the urgent need for safer urban housing conditions to improve resilience and recovery after disasters.

October 7, 2011

Contractor Disaster Resources

$2 million in quick release emergency relief money being made available for Iowa flooding victims

Two million dollars in quick release emergency money is being made available to the Iowa Department of Transportation to reimburse the state for work done on federal aid highways immediately following the recent flooding there, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on July 27.

August 4, 2011

Roadbuilding

Emergency funding of $2 million being made available for Iowa flooding victims

Two million dollars in quick release emergency money is being made available to the Iowa Department of Transportation to reimburse the state for work done on federal aid highways immediately following the recent flooding there, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on July 27. “The Obama Administration is committed to helping Iowans recover from the damage […]

August 2, 2011

Contractor Disaster Resources

Public assistance applicant briefings set for Minnesota counties, Red Lake tribal nation

Disaster officials in Minnesota will hold applicant briefings to help representatives from state and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations in Beltrami, Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau counties and the Red Lake Tribal Nation apply for federal disaster assistance in the wake of the flooding that occurred March 16-May 25.

June 2, 2011