Merck Commits $1 Million To Disaster Relief Fund In Wake Of Hurricane Katrina
"Our thoughts are with all of the people in the Gulf Coast communities affected by this hurricane - including the relief workers and the government employees who are working around the clock in this very difficult, trying situation," said Richard T. Clark, CEO and president.
"The people of the Gulf Coast have a long and slow recovery ahead," said Marsha J. Evans, President and CEO of the American Red Cross. "Merck's generous gift helps the Red Cross provide food, shelter, emotional support and longer-term recovery assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina."
The American Red Cross is launching the largest mobilization of resources in its history for a single natural disaster. More than two hundred Red Cross shelters are housing thousands of residents who fled Katrina's wrath. All available resources from across the country, including thousands of staff and volunteers are being moved to safe areas, so additional relief efforts can begin immediately after the storm passes. More than 200 emergency response vehicles (ERVs) and countless other Red Cross resources are on the scene to provide hot meals, snacks, bottled water and distribute other much-needed relief supplies. In coordination with the Southern Baptists, we are serving more than 500,000 hot meals to storm-weary residents each day.
Donors can help today by calling 1-800-HELP-NOW or by visiting www.redcross.org to make a financial contribution to Red Cross relief efforts. Those who have been affected by the disaster can get help by calling 1-866-GET-INFO.
About the American Red Cross
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of this hurricanes and thousands of other disasters across the country each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, emergency medication, counseling, and other assistance to those in need. Call 1-800-HELP NOW or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to American Red Cross, P. O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting http://www.redcross.org.
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