Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Pledges $80,000 to American Red Cross for Hurricanes Milton and Helene Relief Efforts, Including a $50,000 Donation Match
11 October 2024 - 5:30AM
In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Milton and
Hurricane Helene, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH)
has announced a total contribution of $80,000 to the American Red
Cross to help those in affected communities. In addition to the
$30,000 it previously donated to the Red Cross to support Hurricane
Helene relief efforts, it will match up to $50,000 more in public
donations toward Hurricane Milton relief efforts. This contribution
aims to provide immediate relief to the communities impacted by the
storms.
Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm on
Florida’s Gulf Coast, impacting major cities like Tampa, Fort
Myers, and Orlando. Strong winds, heavy rains, and storm surges led
to widespread flooding and power outages across Central Florida,
with millions of residents affected. This followed Hurricane
Helene’s destruction, which caused widespread devastation across
the Florida’s Gulf Coast and several Southern states earlier this
month.
“For decades, Florida has been home to NCLH, and we feel deeply
connected to this community,” said Harry Sommer, president and CEO
at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. “Seeing the devastation in our
own backyard and neighboring states has been heartbreaking.
‘Strengthening Our Communities’ is a key pillar of our global Sail
& Sustain program, and we are committed to helping those in
need. Our donation to the American Red Cross is focused on
providing direct relief, helping families rebuild their lives and
regain a sense of stability and hope as they recover.”
The Red Cross, working with partners, has been crucial in
supporting communities affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
For Helene, disaster workers set up shelters, distributed food, and
provided critical relief supplies. In preparation for Milton,
83,000 people sought refuge in Red Cross shelters where they found
a safe place to ride out the storm.
“With Hurricane Milton following closely in Hurricane Helene’s
wake, the American Red Cross is on the ground helping families
recover from these vicious storms,” said Anne McKeough, chief
development officer at the American Red Cross. “We’re thankful to
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings for standing with us to provide help
and hope as communities begin to navigate the long road to
recovery.”
To join NCLH in supporting the Hurricane relief efforts by the
Red Cross and donate towards the $50,000 match, please visit:
American Red Cross.
About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading
global cruise company that operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania
Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With a combined fleet of 32
ships and approximately 66,500 berths, NCLH offers itineraries to
approximately 700 destinations worldwide. NCLH expects to add 13
additional ships across its three brands through 2036, which will
add approximately 41,000 berths to its fleet. To learn more, visit
www.nclhltd.com
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Sarah Inmon(786) 812-3233NCLHMedia@nclcorp.com
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