American Security Today September Digital Magazine September 2016 | Page 54

Volume 7 flooded, our experience after hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Isaac, and after the Gulf Coast Oil Spill, is that we have to be fully prepared to aggressively tackle both the immediate and long-term challenges our communities face,” said Martha Landrum, vice president of marketing and communications. (This is a complicated disaster and more relief supplies and volunteers are moving into affected areas to support people now. Courtesy of the American Red Cross and YouTube) The Greater New Orleans Foundation administers similar funds that benefit the region. In 2005, immediately after hurricane Katrina, the Rebuild New Orleans Fund was established with assets totaling more than $25 million. After the 2010 Gulf Coast oil spill, the Greater New Orleans Foundation generated over $1 million in relief for clean-up efforts. In the past five years, the Foundation has directed 1,200 grants to help storm victims and to provide critical resources for returning residents home. September 2016 Edition GULFMASTER 1st Ever Quad Sensors Aid in Rescue Activities Updated model marks first G-SHOCK watch to feature four sensors in the ultimate seafaring tool Today, Casio G-SHOCK announces the release of the GULFMASTER GWNQ1000-1A, a new model that introduces Quad Sensor technology, adding a water depth sensor to the watch for the first-time ever alongside the atmospheric pressure sensor (altimeter/barometer), temperature sensor (thermometer), and magnetic sensor for compass readings. Designed specifically for coast guard officers and others who are extremely active at sea, this new addition to the GULFMASTER line is equipped to track changing ocean conditions and help users during intense rescue activities. Donations to the fund can be made at http://www. gnof.org/nolapayitforward/. The Greater New Orleans Foundation is the community foundation serving the 13-parish Greater New Orleans area. We design and lead initiatives that improve the region, connect donors to community needs, and identify and support great nonprofits. (Learn More! Courtesy of shockus and YouTube) The GULFMASTER GWNQ1000-1A features an atmospheric pressure sensor to help predict a sudden change in weather conditions, as well as