911Cares Partners with Nationwide Public Safety Organizations to Provide Continued Relief to Katrina, Rita Victims; Hurricanes Lead to Largest Effort Since Organization's Inception Following 9/11.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- 911Cares, an organization that was founded to provide assistance to public safety professionals affected by the 9/11 attacks, has expanded its relief efforts to aid victims of both hurricane Katrina and Rita. By partnering with public safety service providers such as InterAct Public Safety Systems, 911Cares has been able to deliver truckloads of necessary items such as clothing, toiletries, children's games and canned goods. From coast to coast, victimized families are receiving these donated items that are being gathered by various 9-1-1 dispatch centers. To ensure that every family is assisted, 911Cares is calling upon the generosity of any other organizations that can help bolster this effort. Visit www.911cares.com to learn how.

"Since 911Cares' launch, we have seen a continued outpouring of help to victims of many other situations over the last four years," said Kevin Willett, director of 911Cares. "With these latest tragedies, we are experiencing an amazing response by many organizations. From NBC's '3 Wishes' show aiding a 9-1-1 dispatcher's family to the recent jam-packed, 53-foot Mayflower truck that delivered much-needed supplies, we are just amazed at the level of kindness people have displayed."

While the government is expected to provide monetary relief to the affected areas, many of these parishes face the possibility of bankruptcy before these funds can reach them. 911Cares is hoping that with the generosity of organizations across the country, it can help prevent this from happening. By partnering with local chapters of NENA and APCO, and NENA National 911Cares was able to mobilize instantly, delivering critical aid immediately following hurricane Katrina.

"Public safety personnel ranging from dispatchers to first responders work to save lives every day without pause," said Andrew "Flip" Filipowski, chairman and CEO of InterAct Public Safety Systems. "It is nice to see organizations reaching out to help them, as well as the community at large."

911Cares is a continued effort, offering material, monetary and emotional support. More specifically, the organization also hopes to provide families with gift cards to stores such as Wal-Mart, so families can also have the ability to purchase personal items they require.

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