TROY, Mich., Sept. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Meritor, Inc.
(NYSE: MTOR) announced it has donated $5,000 to the American Red Cross to help with
relief efforts in Denham Springs,
Louisiana, which was hard-hit by devastating flooding in
August.
The company made the contribution from the Meritor Trust Fund to
help Denham Springs area residents
recover from the flooding. An estimated 90 percent of homes and
businesses were damaged in the southeast Louisiana town of 10,000 people.
"We sincerely hope this contribution will help speed the
restoration of this community and help its residents recover from
this flooding that affected so many in the area," said Krista Sohm, vice president, Marketing &
Communications for Meritor.
The flooding in southern Louisiana affected tens of thousands of people
and damaged an estimated 146,000 homes after several days of heavy
rainfall caused rivers and creeks to overflow. At least 30,000
people were evacuated from submerged vehicles and flooded
homes.
The American Red Cross has been leading the relief efforts. It
estimates the relief could cost up to $40 million, as its workers continue to help
people recover from the disaster.
"We appreciate the support of Meritor to help get the families
who have lost everything get back on their feet," said Kearny Gay of the Louisiana Red Cross. "The
American Red Cross continues to help thousands of people in
Louisiana in what is the worst
natural disaster to hit the United
States since Superstorm Sandy in 2012."
About Meritor
Meritor, Inc. is a leading global supplier of drivetrain,
mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle
and industrial markets. With more than a 100-year legacy of
providing innovative products that offer superior performance,
efficiency and reliability, the company serves commercial truck,
trailer, off-highway, defense, specialty and aftermarket customers
around the world. Meritor is based in Troy, Mich., United
States, and is made up of approximately 8,400 diverse
employees who apply their knowledge and skills in manufacturing
facilities, engineering centers, joint ventures, distribution
centers and global offices in 19 countries. Meritor common stock is
traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTOR.
For important information, visit the company's website at
www.meritor.com.
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