ALAN’s Un-Lazy Summer
As I write this, 2026’s first Atlantic hurricane season forecasts have started to arrive – and for the first time in a long while, the news looks promising: They’re all calling for a “below normal” season. That said, we here at ALAN aren’t ready to let down our guard just yet. In fact, we’re practicing, […]
Spotlight On ToolBank USA
Who They Are: ToolBank USA How They Began: Launched in 1991, ToolBank was inspired by the example of neighbors helping other neighbors with DIY projects by opening their hearts and their toolboxes. Over the years, it has helped more than 5,300 community-based organizations complete more than 100,000 philanthropic projects by lending more than $92 million worth […]
Tough Questions: Disaster Roles And Preparedness
What Kinds Of Disaster Roles Should My Company’s Supply Chain Professionals Be Prepared For? And How Much Preparedness Is Actually Reasonable?
Sing Along With ALAN: ALANtine’s Day Edition
ALAN Friends: This week as we’ve been getting ready for ALANtine’s Day, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about love songs.
January 25, 2026 Winter Weather Alert: ALAN Update
WINTER WEATHER ALERT Sunday, January 25, 2026 American Logistics Aid Network is ACTIVATED for Winter Storm Fern. SUPPLY CHAIN CONSIDERATIONS Winter Storm Fern has had significant impacts across the South and Central US. Pre-storm preparations appear to have reduced the storm’s impact, and most networks have been able to accommodate the surge in demand. Effects have also […]
January 2026 Winter Weather Alert: ALAN Update
WINTER WEATHER ALERT Saturday, January 24, 2026 American Logistics Aid Network is ACTIVATED for Winter Storm Fern. STORM IMPACTS Winter Storm Fern’s impact on supply-chains is beginning to take shape. These impacts are still evolving but include travel disruptions, operational slowdowns due to safety concerns, and hazardous conditions. Broader supply chain impact reports will start to emerge […]
Taking Stock(ing)
Lately I’ve had Christmas stockings on the brain. (Three guesses why!)
Sing Along With ALAN (Our Latest Festive Fundraising Announcement)
It’s almost Christmas – and we all know what that means. So grab a cup of eggnog and get ready to fa la la right along with us as we present this heart-warming rendition of our latest holiday ditty. (Sing to the tune of “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town) If you want to aid […]
Tough Questions: Can We Please Talk Turkey About The Perils Of Product Collection Drives?
Over the years we’ve seen ALAN issue a lot of practical “Do’s And Don’ts” about disasters – including one that’s a real head-scratcher. Walk us through why you and so many other nonprofits are so emphatic about discouraging companies’ post-disaster product collection drives. Thanks for asking, because we really do have a good reason. In […]