Construction Industry Ramps Up Relief effort to Tsunami Victims
Financial contributions are being made by foundations such as Fluor and Caterpillar to a number of organizations that are at work to deal with the crisis. The Fluor Foundation is making a $100,000 contribution to the American Red Cross International Response Fund. In past relief efforts, the company has matched employee contributions as they were made however, in light of the gravity of this situation, Fluor has proceeded with this advance matching contribution. The Caterpillar Foundation is committing $1 million in donations to be divided between the International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Oxfam, and the Salvation Army and plans to match donations made by Caterpillar dealers by up to $2,000 per person.
The National Ground Water Association has developed an emergency well disinfection guide for use in the areas hit by the tsunami. The guide includes a very simplified procedure designed for people who have no expertise in wells to help with the restoration of water supplies.