AccuWeather Teams Up with Good360 to Enhance Disaster Preparedness and Rescue Efforts

AccuWeather and Good360 Join Forces for Stronger Disaster Resilience

AccuWeather®, recognized as a leading provider of weather forecasting with unmatched accuracy, has officially partnered with Good360 to bolster disaster resilience efforts across the United States. Announced during Climate Week NYC, this strategic alliance marks a significant step towards enhancing preparedness for communities that face the repercussions of extreme weather events.

AccuWeather, which prides itself on its Superior Accuracy™, will serve as the Official Weather Partner of Good360 for a span of three years. This partnership aims to merge AccuWeather's forecasting prowess with Good360's extensive disaster recovery capabilities, thereby enabling a more agile and effective response to natural disasters.

At the heart of this collaboration is the commitment to delivering timely and accurate weather information, crucial for communities that are often the most vulnerable during severe weather events. AccuWeather will be providing advanced forecasting solutions, including Premium Plus licenses for its newly launched app, which offers real-time updates and alerts. Additionally, Good360 will benefit from AccuWeather's specialized business tools, such as the Daily Executive Weather Briefing and Extreme Weather Forecast Newsletters, ensuring all relevant stakeholders stay informed about impending weather conditions.

One of the notable components of the partnership is the provision for one-on-one consultations with AccuWeather’s team of expert meteorologists. These personalized sessions are designed to offer Good360 a competitive advantage in anticipating and expediting disaster response, ultimately saving lives and reducing the impact of these extreme weather calamities.

AccuWeather CEO Steven R. Smith emphasized that the objective of this collaboration is to empower communities. With weather forecasting that is both hyperlocal and highly actionable, AccuWeather is dedicated to helping organizations make informed decisions that can lead to timely resource deployment during crises. Smith stated, "Together, we are empowering communities to make better, faster decisions when it matters most. We will ensure that critical information and resources are delivered to where they are needed, ultimately saving lives."

Good360’s mission revolves around addressing long-term resilience and equity through disaster recovery. This includes not only delivering aid in the immediate aftermath of a disaster but also aiding communities throughout the extended recovery process. With the support of AccuWeather’s precise forecasting and resource management tools, Good360 will enhance its ability to pre-position goods, streamline its response efforts, and ensure that aid is not only timely but specifically relevant to community needs.

The partnership is set against the backdrop of increasing frequency and severity of climate-related disasters. Good360’s CEO, Cinira Baldi, highlighted the urgency of this collaboration by stating, "The need for smarter, faster, and more coordinated response efforts has never been greater. Partnering with AccuWeather enables us to leverage world-class forecasting capabilities to better predict needs on the ground, ensuring essential goods get to communities at critical times."

By integrating AccuWeather's advanced weather data insights into Good360's operational framework, this partnership aspires to foster more informed decision-making and improve the effectiveness of disaster recovery initiatives. Their combined efforts aim to uplift community resilience and illustrate the profound impact of utilizing innovative technology in supporting those in crisis.

Good360 has a commendable history of delivering over $18 billion in critical goods, ranging from household items to hygiene kits, benefiting more than 100 million individuals affected by disasters across the nation. This new partnership not only showcases the synergy of the private sector and nonprofit organizations but also demonstrates how collaborative efforts can provide sustainable solutions for disaster-affected communities.

We look forward to seeing the tangible impacts of this vital partnership as both organizations work to effectively address and mitigate the challenges posed by increasingly harsh weather patterns and natural disasters. Together, AccuWeather and Good360 are setting a powerful example of how community-focused initiatives can pave the way for enhanced disaster preparedness and response strategies.

To learn more about this partnership, visit AccuWeather’s Official Announcement.