Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Social Conscience”
On Thursday, 24 February 2022 Russia invaded the neighboring country, Ukraine. The assault was launched from Ukraine’s eastern border with Russia, along the northern border where Russian troops came in with permission from Russian ally territory Belarus, and from the south in Crimea. Crimea is previously a Ukrainian territory annexed by Russia in 2014. Over the past few weeks, Russian …
On 14 December 2021, a tropical depression made landfall on the eastern coast of the Malaysian Peninsula, bringing torrential downpours throughout the region for three (3) days. Eight (8) states in Malaysia suffered major flooding, leaving at least thirty-seven (37) dead, ten (10) missing and the displacement of over 70,000 residents. It is the worst flood in the country since the 2014 – 2015 …
Our top priority at EnviroCert International, Inc. (ECI) has always been to our community, which includes our team, our professionals and customers, our partners and the global community at large. We have taken steps to ensure the continued health and safety of our colleagues during this difficult time and I am sharing an update with you.
Bushfires burned in Australia beginning in September with widespread devastation, killing at least twenty-five (25) people, thousands of homes were destroyed, and estimates of animals killed were estimated at one billion and growing. Approximately 15 million acres (which will have significantly increased from the time we wrote this) have burned across the country. Ways to Help: Fire Departments: In both Victoria and …
Dorian began its destruction on Tuesday, August 27th and continued until it reached Nova Scotia, Canada on Sunday, September 8th. By Labor Day weekend the hurricane grew to a Category 5 storm and stalled for 48-hours over the Bahamas, causing catastrophic damage and killing 43 people, with the number of people listed as missing at about 2,500. The worst-affected areas …
Three (3) tragic events occurred in late July and early August in 2019, and in response, ECI provided our community with ways they can help. On Sunday, July 28th in Gilroy, California, three (3) people were killed and sixteen (16) were injured while attending the Gilroy Garlic Festival. On Saturday, August 3rd, twenty-two (22) people were killed, and twenty-two (22) …
Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida on Wednesday, October 10th as a Category 4 storm and is the strongest hurricane ever to come ashore along the Florida Panhandle. With 155 mph winds at landfall, it is also the strongest storm to hit the continental US since Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and has affected Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and the …
ECI staff would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their best wishes and concerns in response to the threat posed by Hurricane Florence. We were overwhelmed with the number of well-wishes. We also wanted to extend our thanks for your patience and understanding on Friday when the east coast office was closed in preparations for the storm. …
Devastating Wildfires continue to burn in California including Carr, Mendocino Complex and Ferguson. Following is an update on these deadly fires as of Tuesday, August 14, 2018.
A massive storm on Sunday, May 27th dumped almost eight (8) inches of rain in the Howard County area, which is located in the Baltimore Region of Maryland. Residents in Ellicott City are now dealing with the devastating effects of the flash flooding, with water as high as the second floor in some buildings. Rescues were carried out into Monday …
California is currently battling six (6) major wildfires. The Thomas Fire, being the most recent, is only 20% contained and has already destroyed more than 1,000 structures and 281,620 acres of land. Over 95,000 residents have been evacuated. The Thomas Fire is now the largest wildfire in modern California history.
