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Amazon is donating $3 million and delivering more than 50,000 emergency supplies to support relief efforts in our home state
In response to catastrophic flooding across the Pacific Northwest and Washington, Amazon is supporting emergency relief efforts in our home state with a multi-pronged effort, which includes a $3 million donation, the delivery of more than 50,000 supplies to front-line nonprofits, and the launch of comprehensive employee support services.
Our $3 million donation will support the WA State Emergency Fund, American Red Cross Northwest Region, and United Ways of the Pacific Northwest.
And our Employee Relief Fund is also available to flood-affected Amazon employees seeking financial support, along with free mental health resources. Amazonians across Washington are also stepping up to volunteer, with efforts underway to help neighbors clean up, pack hygiene kits, and donate blood.
“Amazon has stepped up when disasters strike since 2017, contributing more than 26 million in emergency supplies and technology in response to more than 200 disasters around the world. This time, a disaster is impacting communities in our home state of Washington, and we're committed to being the best employer and neighbor that we can be and mobilizing our strengths in volunteering, logistics, and speed to support our teammates and neighbors,” said Amazon’s Head of Community Impact Bettina Stix.
More than 50,000 emergency supplies donated to nonprofits
We’re also using our logistics network to deliver more than 50,000 emergency supplies—including hygiene kits, comfort items for children, and medical devices—to nonprofits on the ground. Red Cross and Save the Children have requested the in-kind donations to stock shelters for evacuees in western Washington. The flooding from heavy rain has forced more than 100,000 people from their homes and has put more than 5 million under flood watches.
“I want to thank Amazon for their rapid support of our state’s official relief fund and their steady commitment to be a good neighbor and employer. Their cash donation combined with their logistics and innovation support is a crucial asset as we respond to challenging and dangerous conditions and look ahead to the regional recovery,” said Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs.
Prioritizing safety and well-being
Our top priority is ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, partners, and neighbors, and we encourage everyone to prioritize safety and follow guidance from local emergency officials because the threat of flooding from atmospheric rivers has not yet passed.
As part of our work to keep our teammates and partners safe, we have a 24/7 operation dedicated to providing alerts and up-to-date information when severe events like this occur to help inform our operational decisions. Our meteorologists, operations leaders, and safety experts remain focused on closely monitoring conditions, sharing information, conducting wellness checks, and minimizing customer impacts.
This is all part of our broader global disaster relief program, which includes 15 Disaster Relief hubs around the world that let us quickly respond to disasters when they strike and donate and deliver relief supplies and technology to help communities quickly recover. In addition to the Pacific Northwest flood response, Amazon has also recently supported flood-impacted communities in Southeastern Mexico and Central Texas.
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Amazon is helping to keep employees and communities safe with Disaster Relief Hubs and partnerships to deliver essential supplies
Historic flooding across the Pacific Northwest and Washington—our hometown state—has put more than 5 million people under emergency alerts, with over 100,000 people under evacuation orders in western Washington. Amazon is taking immediate action to support our employees and broader communities across impacted areas, mobilizing our disaster relief services.
Here is a look at what Amazon is doing to support communities impacted by flooding:
How Amazon prioritizes safety during Washington flooding
Our top priority is ensuring the safety of our employees and partners. We have a 24/7 operation dedicated to providing alerts and up-to-date information when severe events like this occur to help inform our operational decisions. As we closely monitor the situation, we’re also mobilizing our resources to support those in need and encouraging everyone to prioritize safety and follow guidance from local emergency officials.
Amazon delivers essential supplies through Disaster Relief hubs and partnerships
Amazon is working with the American Red Cross and Save the Children to donate and deliver essential supplies to shelters in western Washington. Amazon uses the same fast delivery network and cutting-edge technology that get packages to doorsteps every day to deliver essential items to our nonprofit partners on the ground after disasters strike. Supplies are ready to go from our nearest Disaster Relief hub and include hygiene kits, comfort items for children, and medical devices.
Amazon operates 15 Disaster Relief hubs around the world to quickly respond to disasters when they strike. Since 2017, Amazon has donated and delivered more than 26 million relief items to support people impacted by more than 200 disasters worldwide. In addition to the Pacific Northwest flood response, Amazon has also recently supported flood-impacted communities in Southeastern Mexico and Central Texas.
