XOM Exxon Mobil Corp

ExxonMobil has committed $250,000 to the Dallas Area Chapter of the American Red Cross to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina that have arrived in North Texas. This grant is part of the $7 million ExxonMobil has committed to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. ExxonMobil has also provided in-kind assistance to government agencies in the form of fuel and lubricants. "Many ExxonMobil employees and families have been impacted by this terrible disaster, the full extent of which is still being assessed," said Lee Raymond, chairman and CEO of Exxon Mobil Corporation. "Our hope is that this additional funding will bring needed relief to the families and their loved ones in communities facing unprecedented challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina." According to the Dallas Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, approximately 25,000 victims of Hurricane Katrina will be seeking refuge in North Texas. In addition to the monetary donation, ExxonMobil employees in the Dallas area are collecting necessary supplies for local agencies serving evacuees. For employees impacted by the hurricane, ExxonMobil has established an assistance program which includes interest-free emergency loans, advances in salary, paid time off to attend to personal needs, and access to temporary transportation assistance. Employees should call the toll-free assistance line (877-294-8617) or their immediate supervisor for additional information.