Technology to Rebuild With

By Rachael King

As natural disasters become more common in the face of global warming, companies have no choice but to be prepared. Corporate America is taking the lead in helping communities rebuild in the wake of hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. Not only does it make good PR, but there's also a business case for ensuring that the market for your products is back on its feet as fast as you are.

The following slide show looks at 10 disasters in the past decade and the companies and technologies that helped affected communities recover in the aftermath.