Nov. 14,
2013
Norfolk Southern supports Typhoon
Haiyan relief with $50,000 donation to American Red
Cross
NORFOLK, VA. – The Norfolk
Southern Foundation is committing $50,000 in emergency funding to the American
Red Cross to help the Philippines recover from Typhoon
Haiyan.
“While the extent of the
devastation is still unknown, it’s clear that the people of the Philippines are
in dire need of immediate assistance following this catastrophic storm,” said
Wick Moorman, Norfolk Southern chief executive officer. “We know the Red Cross
will use these funds in the most effective way to alleviate their
suffering.”
Norfolk Southern
Corporation
(NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk
Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 20,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of
Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and
provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern operates
the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a major transporter of
coal, automotive, and industrial products.
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