Hurricane Michael created chaos in Florida onOct 10.
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Hurricane Michael made landfall in Florida on Wednesday, and the damage is currently accumulating. Luckily, 2 of the world’s most important tech business are contributing to assist the victims.
On Wednesday, Google CEO Sundar Pinchai stated the business will donate $1 million to recovery efforts for HurricaneMichael Additionally, Google has actually triggered SOS signals for individuals residing in the impacted locations.
It’s been a hard typhoon season for the Southeastern United States. We’re considering those impacted by #HurricaneMichael: contributing $1M from @Googleorg & & Googlers and supporting the efforts of @FLGovScott @GovernorDeal @GovernorKayIvey @henrymcmaster @NC_Governor to assist those affected
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) October 11, 2018
That exact same day, Apple CEO Tim Cook likewise tweeted that Apple will contribute to help Hurricane Michael relief.
Apple is standing with our pals and next-door neighbors in the Gulf Coast area, and will be contributing to healing and relief efforts.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) October 11, 2018
Cook matured in the Florida Gulf Coast and states that it holds an unique location in his heart. This isn’t the very first time Apple has actually contributed to typhoon relief– or perhaps the very first time this year. Just last month Apple contributed $1 million to the Red Cross in reaction to HurricaneFlorence In 2017 it contributed $5 million to assist Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, in addition to accepting contributions through iTunes
Google likewise raised $1 million for Hurricane Florence.
Other business like Esmark, Humana and JCPenney have actually likewise contributed to assist Hurricane Michael relief efforts.
Apple didn’t instantly react to an ask for remark.
