Microsoft hardware gift helps Red Cross deliver hope

When major disasters strike, the need to quickly move people and supplies – including technology – is critical.  In the first days following the recent Louisiana floods, more than 1,000 Red Cross responders were on the ground helping out. Simultaneously, the Red Cross was ramping up large relief operations in California due to wildfires. Having access to the right technology hardware is a must in these situations, and partners like Microsoft help us deliver the mission when help is needed most. Last week, Microsoft generously donated 104 laptops to be used on Red Cross disaster relief operations like the California wildfires.

“This gift will impact our ability to quickly scale our technology needs in times of disaster and we are grateful for Microsoft’s support,” said Ronnie Strickland, Chief Information Officer of the American Red Cross. “Because of Microsoft, we will deploy needed equipment quickly to the scene of a large scale disaster allowing us to assist families in need.”

To learn more about Red Cross relief efforts in Louisiana and across the country, visit redcross.org.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.