AmeriCares Responds to the Tornados and Violent Storms in the Mid-South

STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AmeriCares is sending an emergency shipment in the wake of the tornados and violent storms that ripped through Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee. The aid includes over 8,000 pounds of medicines and supplies, including cough and cold medicines, bottled water, infant formula, medical supplies, diapers, hygiene products and cleaning supplies.

Current reports indicate that more than 50 people have been killed throughout the affected communities. AmeriCares is continuing to monitor the situation and is prepared to respond with further medicines and critical supplies.

About AmeriCares:

AmeriCares is a nonprofit international disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization, which provides immediate response to emergency medical needs and supports long-term humanitarian assistance programs around the world. Since it was established in 1982, AmeriCares has distributed more than $7 billion in humanitarian aid to 137 countries. For six years in a row, AmeriCares has been given a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, the highest possible rating, indicating effective management practices. For more information, log onto http://www.americares.org.

CONTACT:

Peggy Atherlay: 203-658-9626

Cell: 203-524-2158

Danielle Fiori: 203-658-9579

Cell: 203-561-3045