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When disaster strikes, FEMA gets the call. So does Google

Annie Baxter Sep 8, 2017
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When disaster strikes, FEMA gets the call. So does Google

Annie Baxter Sep 8, 2017
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Corporations have donated $165 million to relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said. And some also have provided logistical support and supplies to government and non-profit organizations. Now, as Hurricane Irma bears down on Florida, a broad assortment of corporate partners are again stepping in. Here’s how public-private partnerships work during disasters.

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