Disaster Response
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation publishes content on disaster response and related issues. Find and access current and archived items in our database.
Hurricane Irene, August 2011
Hurricane Irene made landfall in North Carolina on August 27 at a Category 1 hurricane. The Hurricane caused widespread power outages in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast with an estimated 4 million homes and businesses experiencing loss of power.
Best Business Neighbor Award-Finalist, Kimberly-Clark/Huggies
Finalist: Kimberly-Clark/Huggies
A study commissioned in 2010 by Huggies®, revealed that one in three American mothers struggle to provide diapers for their babies. These mothers have had to cut back on basics such as food and utilities in order to provide enough diapers.
Best Partnership Award - Finalist, Grainger and American Red Cross
Grainger and American Red Cross
October 18, 2011
Published: December, 2009
October 13, 2011
Published: October 2009
August 1, 2009
Release Date: 2009