Disaster Contributions Updates

Hurricane Gustav
Business Roundtable moved quickly to activate its disaster network with the American Red Cross and FEMA to prepare for Hurricane Gustav. Roundtable officials participated in a briefing with FEMA days before the hurricane made land fall and were stationed at the American Red Cross Disaster Operation Center in the event that the damage required immediate outreach to companies to secure needed support.

Over the weekend, The American Red Cross dispatched more than 3000 relief workers in 200 vehicles who were deployed to various staging areas in the gulf states. All Business Roundtable company contributions can be found here.

If your company has contributed to this disaster, please contact Megan DiSciullo at megan.disciullo@edelman.com.

Other Recent Disasters

Business Roundtable companies have donated more than $75 million in to recent disasters in the midwestern United States, China and Myanmar.

Midwest Floods
Severe storms in the Midwest have caused flooding across four states--Iowa, Indiana, Nebraska and Wisconsin--forcing approximately 36,000 people to evacuate their homes. We are maintaining close contact with the American Red Cross to monitor the most urgent on-the-ground needs. To date, Business Roundtable member companies have donated more than $1.1 million to disaster relief efforts in the Midwest.
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China Earthquake
A powerful earthquake of 7.9 magnitude hit Sichuan Province in Western China on May 12. The government of China has formally requested international assistance, and has authorized the Red Cross Society of China to accept donations. Business Roundtable companies have mobilized quickly to contribute to the devastating earthquake through cash, in-kind and employee matching contributions totaling more than $67 million.
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Myanmar Cyclone
The political situation in Myanmar has continued to present obstacles to international aid reaching the worst-hit regions. The international community continues to urge the junta to ease restrictions and allow much-needed aid to flow into the country. Business Roundtable companies have responded with more than $7.5 million in cash and in-kind contributions.
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Contributions
If you are a member of Business Roundtable and your company has responded , please email megan.disciullo@edelman.com, as we are maintaining a catalog of our companies’ contributions. If you wish to donate, click here for information on our partner agencies' activities on the ground. [.xls]