Media advisory: Red Cross President To Brief Media On Massive Red Cross Response To Hurricane Charley

Marsha J. Evans to Brief Reporters on Red Cross Relief Efforts

WASHINGTON, Thursday, August 19, 2004 —

WHO:	American Red Cross, President and CEO, Marty Evans. Earlier this week, Evans traveled to hurricane ravaged Florida to tour the disaster-affected areas with President George W. Bush, witnessing first hand the devastation caused by Hurricane Charley and the Red Cross relief operation in action.
WHAT:	Toll-free telephone press briefing. Marty Evans will provide a brief update on the Red Cross relief operation in Florida followed by a question and answer period with reporters. Evans will be joined on the call by Armond Mascelli, Executive Director for Operations/Response, American Red Cross.
WHEN:	Monday, August 23, 1 to 2 p.m. (EDT)
WHERE:	Call, 1-888-841-5035 and ask for the "Red Cross Hurricane Charley Call."
WHY:	Hurricane Charley threatens to be one of the most expensive disasters in the history of the Red Cross. This substantial devastation is widespread and as the needs continue the Red Cross will provide recovery assistance to those who need it. Additionally, this is an important reminder how vital it is for all Americans to be prepared for the next disaster or emergency. With nearly 900 chapters, the American Red Cross response to Hurricane Charley is truly a nationwide effort. Red Cross volunteers from across the United States continue to join the massive response effort in Florida. For more information on the Red Cross response to Hurricane Charley, visit www.redcross.org.
CONTACTS:	For more information, please call Devorah Goldburg at (202) 303-4459.