American Red Cross and Lowe's Host Roundtable Discussion in June

Last year, four hurricanes battered the East Coast in less than three months prompting the Red Cross to mount its largest and most expensive response to a natural disaster in the organization's history. Thousands of people turned to the media for information on the storms' paths and where to go for help. With predictions of another busy hurricane season on the horizon, the American Red Cross and Lowe's invite you to join us for Hurricane Summit 2005:

  Who:     Reporters, Editors and Feature Writers

  What:    Hurricane Summit 2005 -- join members of the American Red Cross
           to learn how the Red Cross responds to disasters and how you can
           tap into Red Cross facts and resources and help your audiences
           better prepare for Hurricane Season.

  When:    Friday, June 10th -- 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.

  Where:   Marriott Marquis  - 1535 Broadway (between 45th and 46th streets)
           O'Neill Room - 4th Floor
           New York, NY 10036

  RSVP:    RSVP's are required.  Please RSVP to Devorah Goldburg at
           goldburgd@usa.redcross.org or (202) 303-4461

Please Note: This breakfast is sponsored by Lowe's, a member of the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program since 1999, providing $250,000 annually. Lowe's has also donated more than $6 million to the Red Cross in cash and in-kind contributions-this includes sponsorship of hurricane fairs to promote preparedness in communities nationwide.

Every 8 minutes, the American Red Cross responds to a disaster somewhere in the United States. Disaster assistance, such as food, clothing and shelter, is free of charge and an outright gift from the general public who support the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

Please Note: RSVP's are required.

CONTACT: Public Affairs of the American Red Cross, +1-202-303-5551.

PRNewswire -- June 8

Source: American Red Cross

Web site: http://www.redcross.org/