Published: September 1, 2016 |

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PotashCorp is donating US$100,000 to the Louisiana Capital-West Chapter of the American Red Cross to support relief efforts in Louisiana, where flooding has damaged or destroyed more than 60,000 homes and left thousands seeking emergency shelter.

The hardest hit areas of the state received about 75 centimeters (30 inches) of rainfall in three days in August, in what is being described as a once-in-1,000-years rain. The American Red Cross said the situation remains critical and called for additional financial assistance for the state, where 13 people have been killed by the floods. 

PotashCorp employs 175 people at its nitrogen and phosphate plant in Geismar, Louisiana, located about 35 kilometers (20 miles) south of Baton Rouge in Ascension Parish. More than two dozen employees who live in the Ascension and Iberville parishes have reported that their homes were affected by the flood.

“This is a devastating event for our employees and neighbors and for all of Louisiana. People need help right now. The Red Cross is on the ground and is working with residents to help them through this catastrophe; we want to support this crucial work,” said Jochen Tilk, president and CEO of PotashCorp.

“We are grateful that PotashCorp has stepped up to make this contribution to our relief efforts. It is going to take a true team effort to rebuild our communities,” said Merri Alessi, executive director of the Louisiana Capital-West Chapter of the Red Cross.

In addition to its donation to the Red Cross, PotashCorp also made a US$50,000 donation last week to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, which was severely damaged by flood water and was forced into a temporary location.

PotashCorp is also matching employee donations to the American Red Cross and other organizations supporting flood relief in the state. “We know our employees in Louisiana and beyond want to reach out to those affected by this disaster, to let them know we care and want to help them through this,” said Lee Knafelc, senior vice president of human resources and administration at PotashCorp.

About PotashCorp
As the world’s largest crop nutrient company, PotashCorp plays an integral role in global food production. The company produces the three essential nutrients required to help farmers grow healthier, more abundant crops. With global population rising and diets improving in developing countries, crop nutrients such as potash, phosphates and nitrogen offer a responsible and practical solution to help produce the food needed, from the land we have.

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