ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 2 -- Eastman Kodak Company announced a $500,000 contribution to the American Red Cross’ Disaster Relief Fund to support rescue and recovery efforts for survivors of Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana and other states.
Charles S. Brown, Kodak’s chief administrative officer and executive vice president, presented the donation during the Rochester Red Cross chapter’s Sept. 1 telethon.
“On behalf of Kodak employees locally and across the country, we are responding to the devastation left by Hurricane Katrina with this cash donation from Kodak to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund,” said Brown. “As recovery efforts continue, we are looking at the best ways our products and services can assist efforts in the region.”
As rescue and recovery efforts continue, Kodak is exploring ways in which its products may be useful in assessing damage and treating survivors. Kodak will communicate with federal emergency agencies to determine how such products might best serve their needs.
Kodak has a long history of assisting in relief efforts with both cash donations and needed materials. Kodak made similar contributions to the 2001 World Trade Center relief effort and the Tsunami relief efforts of late 2004.
Individuals wishing to make contributions to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort may do so through the Red Cross by visiting www.RedCross.org.
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