Explore climate change and events with Helen Shepherd,
Chicago—Helen Sheppard, Director of Global Sustainability at RX, speaks trade show director An overview of how climate change is impacting exhibitions and how event professionals can successfully navigate this moment. ANDREW: How do you predict the impact of climate change on the events industry? Helen: We may already be seeing the effects of climate change on our activities. Extreme weather events do not necessarily occur more frequently in different parts of the world, but they are more severe. Scorching weather in India disrupted events and there were flooding in Dubai...unusual for the region. In the United States, tropical storms in Florida are causing damage. We must anticipate that these extreme weather conditions may cause disruption to our activities. I also think that the industries we serve are experiencing the negative impacts of climate change – that’s where the events industry can provide support, because we have the opportunity to help our clients address these challenges… (and) be a knowledge partner…
Activities and hospitality staff lead Helen in recovery
Author: Jennifer N. Dienst AccuWeather estimates the total economic damage from Hurricane Helene could be as high as $250 billion. It is by far the deadliest storm to hit the continental United States since Hurricane Katrina. (World Central Kitchen) "Right now, we're in triage mode," Melissa Murray said. convene On the evening of October 4, after a full day of delivering emergency supplies to some of the hardest-hit areas in western North Carolina. But there's a note of optimism in her voice: Murray, owner and CEO of Mosaix Group, an event management company in Asheville, N.C., said that while she still has no water, her south Asheville home just Restore power. "I'm very lucky," she said. “You can see some really good progress being made here.” She is one of the lucky minorities in the area. Category 4 Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across the southeastern United States on September 26 and 27, leaving thousands of people without access to power…
Preparing for Hurricane Helen: 5 top tips from Ellen
As Hurricane Helen approaches, organizations must prepare for physical safety and potential supply chain disruptions. ALAN (American Logistics Assistance Network) offers these five key takeaways to help your business stay ahead of the storm. Also read: Allen urges logistics industry to mobilize for Hurricane Francine relief efforts 1. Personal safety comes first Keep you and your crew safe by monitoring real-time updates and local forecasts from the National Hurricane Center. Helen's winds may reach 115 mph, please heed all safety warnings and evacuation notices. 2. Keep abreast of supply chain disruptions For real-time information on road closures, facility closures and other impacts of the storm on the supply chain, visit ALAN's Supply Chain Intelligence Center. If you require further assistance, please contact ALAN via their contact page. 3. Monitor active logistics needs ALAN's disaster microsite provides an up-to-date list of logistical support requests. While there may not be an open plea for Hurricane Helene at the moment, that could change…
Hurricane Helen: What conference professors need to know
Listen to audio Hurricane Helene's Impact on the Southeastern United States and Resources for Planners. Hurricane Helen made landfall in the Big Bend, Florida, area late Thursday night as a Category 4 hurricane. It continues to move north and is expected to stall and continue to weaken over the Tennessee Valley through the weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Hurricane Helene became a tropical storm in the western Caribbean on Tuesday before making landfall in Florida, causing flooding in the Cayman Islands and heavy rainfall in western Cuba and the northeastern Yucatan Peninsula. As of Friday morning, more than 4 million homes and businesses were without power in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. A large swath of the Southeast, including Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, is experiencing widespread power outages and flooding. On Friday morning, President Biden approved emergency declaration requests from the governors of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina, which will receive a variety…
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