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....
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....
Tue September 12, 2017
ADOT Waives Fees to Help Texas After Hurricane Harvey
The Arizona Department of Transportation is helping urgently needed equipment reach Texas as quickly as possible by waiving fees and expediting permits so commercial vehicles hauling oversize loads can get there faster....
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....
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....
Emily Buenzle - Tue September 05, 2017
FAA Utilizes Drones to Help With Harvey Relief
Drones have become a vital part of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. As of Aug. 31, the FAA authorized 43 drone operators to aid in recovery across the affected area, and allowed federal, state and local officials to utilize drones to help see the damage, USA Today reported....
Tue September 05, 2017
Harvey Update: USDOT Continues to Provide Assistance to Texas, Louisiana
The Department of Transportation and all operating agencies continue to work closely with officials in Texas as well as FEMA and Department of Homeland Security to assess the destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey as they begin to move from rescue to the recovery process....
Fri September 01, 2017
AEM Donates $5,000 to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has donated $5,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with relief efforts following Hurricane Harvey. The storm left behind flattened communities and unprecedented flooding in Houston and other parts of Texas....
