Ryder has donated to the American Red Cross to help residents impacted by the recent tornados in the southeast U.S.


In the days and weeks to come, the Red Cross will be coordinating with emergency officials and local community partners to help people impacted by the tornado get back on their feet. The Red Cross will keep shelters open as long as needed, in addition to providing mobile feeding and mental health support to those affected by the storm.

"These contributions, along with the support of the American public, are critical during floods and similar disasters because they enable the Red Cross to rush immediate relief to disaster victims before the first donation has been given," said Neal Litvack, chief development officer at the American Red Cross.

The U.S. is expected to experience a very active tornado season this year. Tornado season generally is in the spring when tornadoes are more prevalent from April through July, with May and June being the peak months.

"We are confident that our financial contributions are effectively used to assist victims impacted by these types of events and are committed to supporting American Red Cross efforts to prepare and respond quickly in times of disaster," said Bob Brunn, Ryder's vice president of investor relations and public affairs.

For more information, visit www.redcross.org.