Dow announces $2 million in support for Hurricane Ida relief

On September 4, in response to the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Ida in Louisiana, Dow and the Dow Company Foundation announced a $2 million donation to support immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts related to the storm and its aftermath
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This support also includes assistance to the company's affected employees
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"Our thoughts and support are with all those affected by Hurricane Ida," said Jim Fitterling, chairman and chief executive officer of Dow
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"Our primary focus right now is the safety of our colleagues, our operations and our communities, and the Dow team is working closely with our partners and stakeholders to help address the immediate and long-term impacts of the storm
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As part of this commitment, Dow is working with local parish, regional and national partners to provide critical services to individuals immediately impacted by the storm
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"Our communities are resilient and will recover, but they also need help, support and partnership," said Rebecca Bentley, Dow's vice president of public affairs
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"We are committed to working with all interests.
Stakeholders work together to help impacted areas of Louisiana respond, recover and ultimately thrive again
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Louisiana has thousands of Dow and contract employees, and to support employees through these challenges, Dow is providing interest-free loans, temporary housing when needed, and the Dow Employee Relief Fund, through which employees can easily Donate to help colleagues in need
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