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Shell Announces Disaster Relief Support

01/09/2005

Energy leader dedicates more than $3 million to aid Gulf Coast employees and residents affected by Hurricane Katrina

Shell Oil Company and Motiva Enterprises LLC will implement a disaster relief support program to aid recovery efforts in Gulf Coast areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina.  A key part of the program involves Shell and Motiva dedicating $2 million to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund and matching employee donations up to another $1 million.

“Our highest priority is to help provide for the immediate safety and long-term well being of our employees, their families and the residents in these devastated communities,” says John Hofmeister, president of Shell Oil Company.  “Shell has a long-standing record of working with the Red Cross nationally and locally for disaster relief and education on hurricane preparedness.”

Beyond financial support of this fund, Shell has other disaster relief support efforts underway in Houston and the affected areas.  Shell employees can volunteer at shelters and on-site in the affected areas, and participate in community pledge programs.  Shell is also providing its affected employees and their families with a broad range of resources and services to assure their care at this time.

“We are grateful that Shell and its employees have chosen the Red Cross as their way to reach out to those whose lives were disrupted by Hurricane Katrina,” said Marsha J. Evans, President and CEO of the American Red Cross.  “With Shell’s help, the Red Cross can supply the shelter, food, emotional support and longer-term recovery assistance that thousands so badly need.”