American Red Cross of Northwest Florida Receives $35,000 Contribution From AT&T

PENSACOLA, Fla. (Map) - PENSACOLA, Fla., Mar. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) today announced a $35,000 contribution to the American Red Cross of Northwest Florida for its Shelter Acquisition and Volunteer Training programs. These programs will help the American Red Cross of Northwest Florida be prepared to meet the needs of those in the community who go to shelters for safety and protection during hurricanes and other emergency events.

The Shelter Acquisition program will enable the American Red Cross to dedicate staff and volunteers to the process of identifying, surveying and certifying shelters to house disaster evacuees. The Red Cross strives to have enough shelters to house 10 percent of the combined population of Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties. The grant will also be applied to the purchase of equipment needed to support shelters and mobile feeding units, which are often used to provide hot meals.

The American Red Cross of Northwest Florida is called on repeatedly to provide vital assistance and keep the residents of the Florida panhandle safe during difficult times," said Marshall Criser, president, AT&T Florida. "AT&T is proud to help the Red Cross to make a positive difference in the lives of those in need by helping it prepare northwest Florida for emergencies."

The grant will also enable the Red Cross to train volunteers in shelter management, mass feeding and bulk distribution of relief supplies. The American Red Cross provides extensive disaster training for all volunteer staff involved in relief operations, at no cost to the volunteers.

"It is imperative that the American Red Cross provide shelter when a disaster strikes, and this grant will help us to respond faster than ever," said Linda Biller, CEO for the American Red Cross of Northwest Florida.

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About the Red Cross

The American Red Cross helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Last year, almost a million volunteers and 35,000 employees helped victims of almost 75,000 disasters; taught lifesaving skills to millions; and helped U.S. service members separated from their families stay connected. Almost 4 million people gave blood through the Red Cross, the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States. The American Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. An average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time, money, and blood to do its work.

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