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    UPS Disaster Preparedness Fact Sheet

    Abstract:

    UPS has announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar initiative to improve the capabilities of relief organizations such as the American Red Cross, UNICEF, the World Food Programme, CARE and the Aidmatrix Foundation to respond to global emergencies.

    What:

    UPS's multi-million-dollar global disaster preparedness and relief strategy supported by substantial financial grants, in-kind services, and logistics expertise.
    Why:

    To have a global impact, reach disproportionately underserved populations, minimize human suffering and speed economic recovery when disasters strike by supporting innovative non-government organizations (NGO's) including:

    • The American Red Cross
    • Safe America Foundation
    • AidMatrix
    • CARE
    • The World Food Programme
    • UNICEF

    By the numbers: 

    $9,000,000

    Total estimated value of UPS's commitment to disaster preparedness (first-year expenses)

    345,000

    UPS employees in the US provided Safe America's Drill Down for Safety materials to prepared themselves and their families in case of disaster

    2,093,920

    Number of people who will have increased ability to cope with the risks of environmental stress and natural disasters with UPS's support

    18,000

    Number of people receiving delivery aid by UPS improving efficiencies of AidMatrix's transportation platform

    20

    Number of UPS employees trained as LETS emergency responders prepared for deployment in support of World Food Programme in the aftermath of major natural disasters

    75,900

    Number of people served by The American Red Cross affected by in-kind and financial support from UPS

    2,000,000

    Number of additional people receiving food aid as a result of UPS improving CARE's regional/local supply chains for food distribution

    $2-3 million, annually

    Operational savings achieved by CARE with UPS's support

    580,000,000

    Number of children potentially assisted through UPS's emergency preparedness efforts with UNICEF offices and their partners in the Asia-Pacific region

    For more information, contact:

    404-828-7123

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