XOM Exxon Mobil Corp

Exxon Mobil Corporation has pledged $500,000 each to the American Red Cross Houston Area Chapter and the new United Way Katrina Relief Fund to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina now in the Houston area. The $1 million grant is part of the $7 million ExxonMobil has committed to Hurricane Katrina efforts. "This tragic event has impacted all of us," said Morris Foster, president, ExxonMobil Production Company. "We are deeply concerned about the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina and hope that this funding will help in addressing the many needs of the evacuees currently residing in the Houston area." In addition to the $1 million grant, many of the more than 16,000 ExxonMobil employees and retirees in the Houston area are volunteering their time at area shelters as well as collecting supplies for local agencies serving the evacuees. For ExxonMobil employees affected 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.