Disney Donating $1 Million to Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts
In late August, Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas as an absolutely devastating category 5 storm. The storm, which brought flooding and dangerous winds, caused immeasurable damage and at least 50 deaths before moving north. Now, the islands are fighting to rebuild. And Disney is helping in a big way.
On Tuesday, the Walt Disney Company announced its plan to donate $1 million in cash and support for relief and recovery efforts in The Bahamas. The donations will go to non-profit relief agencies on the ground to assist with purchasing supplies like food, water, and construction materials.
“The Walt Disney Company stands with the people of The Bahamas affected by Hurricane Dorian,” Disney Company CEO Robert A. Iger said in a statement. “We hope our $1 million donation will provide much-needed relief and help our neighbors, colleagues, and all those impacted by this devastating storm begin the long process of recovery as they work to put their lives and communities back together.”
According to an official blog post, the company will additionally assist Disney employees with “immediate needs in impacted areas of The Bahamas.” The employees include those working and living on Disney Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island in The Bahamas.
“The Bahamas is such a special place to us and our guests, and we have watched the devastation created by Hurricane Dorian with concern and heartache,” Jeff Vahle, president of Disney Cruise Line, added. “We stand with the Bahamian people, and especially those in Abaco and Grand Bahama, as they recover from the worst storm to ever make landfall in The Bahamas. As the needs in these communities are assessed, we are prepared to aid the relief and recovery efforts through funding, the provision of supplies and by providing support to our Bahamian Crew Members.”
The company noted it will continue to monitor the impact of Dorian and will coordinate on an ongoing basis with nonprofit organizations on emergency response efforts. If you want to help out too, there are plenty of local non-profits currently seeking both monetary and physical donations.
