Mon September 18, 2017
Manitou Donates $10,000 to Hurricane Harvey Relief Challenges Suppliers to Match
In support of the communities and families affected by Hurricane Harvey, Manitou Americas has announced a $10,000 donation to the American Red Cross and is challenging their suppliers to match their donation through The Manitou Challenge donation campaign....
Emily Buenzle - Mon September 18, 2017
Army Corps of Engineers Deploys to Virgin Islands to Aid With Irma Relief
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) employees from the Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville, Ala. were deployed to St. Croix in the Virgin Islands the weekend of Sept. 16 to evaluate the conditions of public buildings following Hurricane Irma, USACE reported....
Fri September 15, 2017
Doosan Bobcat to Donate Equipment to Help Hurricane Relief Efforts
Doosan Bobcat announced it will donate over $325,000 worth of Bobcat equipment and Doosan Portable Power light towers and generators to assist with Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma relief efforts. The company is also providing financial assistance to affected Doosan Bobcat North America dealership employees and their families, and Doosan Bobcat North America employees will direct annual charitable drives toward assisting those impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma....
Wed September 13, 2017
AEM Supports Hurricane Irma Relief with Red Cross Donation
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has donated $5,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with Hurricane Irma relief efforts. This is in addition to the Association's previous $5,000 donation in response to Hurricane Harvey....
Craig Mongeau - Wed September 13, 2017
Texas-Based Dealers, Manufacturers Discuss Surmounting Hurricane Harvey
Texans are tough. As Hurricane Harvey slowly spun toward southeastern Texas, its residents and businesses, particularly those in the Corpus Christi and Houston areas, hunkered down, poised to brace against the storm that would make landfall on Aug....
Katherine Devlin – CEG Editorial Assistant - Tue September 12, 2017
Don't Mess With Texas — Clean Up in The Lone Star State
Twenty-seven trillion gallons of water fell on Texas and Louisiana. Twenty-seven trillion. Over six days. Even before Hurricane Harvey slammed into Texas, preparations were made by transportation authorities to deal with the aftermath of the storm....
Emily Buenzle - Mon September 11, 2017
Three Cranes Fall to Irma's Winds at Florida Construction Sites
Hurricane Irma's winds brought down three cranes in Miami Sept. 10. The first crane to topple was located at an apartment building in downtown Miami, followed by a second at a condo tower in the city's Edgewater neighborhood....
Mon September 11, 2017
DOTD Deploys Resources for Harvey Victims
The Department of Transportation and Development used state resources to mobilize buses to help citizens get to shelters in Louisiana beginning Aug. 30. This was done in an effort to assist the state of Texas during their need for additional resources due to the overwhelming devastation brought on by Harvey....
Thu September 07, 2017
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas to Donate $50,000 for Houston Hurricane Relief
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc., today said it is supporting Hurricane Harvey relief efforts through an immediate $50,000 corporate donation to the United Way of Greater Houston. The company is calling on its construction equipment and forklift dealers throughout North America to join in this fundraising effort before the end of the month....
Tue September 05, 2017
Harvey Relief Efforts Continue
Harvey, which made landfall late Friday, Aug. 25 as a Category 4 hurricane has lingered, dropping heavy rain as a tropical storm, and has sent devastating floods pouring into Houston. The rising water chased thousands of people to rooftops or higher ground and overwhelmed rescuers who could not keep up with the constant calls for help....
