ST. LOUIS, Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In the aftermath
of Hurricane Dorian, Spectrum Brands, Inc., is donating 10,000
bottles of Cutter® Insect Repellent products to the
American Red Cross to help with the organization's ongoing disaster
relief efforts.
The supply of insect repellent will be used to restock American
Red Cross warehouses depleted in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian,
a deadly storm that decimated the islands of the Bahamas and slammed portions of the United States with heavy rains and
dangerous flooding.
After such significant rain and flooding, mosquito populations
often rise, which could cause an increase in mosquito-borne
sicknesses in humans and animals.
"We know there are hundreds of things to worry about after
experiencing a tragedy like a hurricane, and something as simple as
protecting yourself and families from insects shouldn't be one of
them," said Steve Schwallie,
Division Vice President of Marketing for Spectrum Brands Home &
Garden Division. "That's why we're proud to donate to an
organization like the American Red Cross, which strives to support
those affected by natural disasters."
"This generous donation is so important for the individuals
affected by Hurricane Dorian and is greatly appreciated by the
American Red Cross and our counterparts in the Bahamas as we work to reduce suffering and
help those impacted through the recovery process," said
Mary Jane Thomsen, Executive
Director of the Greater St. Louis Chapter of the American Red
Cross. "We couldn't do what we do without companies
like Cutter Insect Repellent who generously offer to help in times
of disaster."
Spectrum Brands plans to continue partnering with the American
Red Cross in the future.
About Cutter Insect Repellent
Cutter® Insect
Repellents keep your family covered against biting bugs. With a
range of formulations to choose from, it's easy to pick the right
Cutter product for any outdoor activity, whether you're lounging at
the lake, cheering on your favorite soccer player or just enjoying
the great outdoors. Makes you invisible to bugs.TM For
more information about Cutter Insect Repellents, visit
www.cutterinsectrepellent.com.
About Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
Spectrum Brands
Holdings (NYSE: SPB), a member of the Russell 1000 Index, is a
global and diversified consumer products company and a leading
supplier of residential locksets, residential builders' hardware,
plumbing, shaving and grooming products, personal care products,
small household appliances, specialty pet supplies, lawn and garden
and home pest control products and personal insect repellents. For
more information, visit www.spectrumbrands.com.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross
shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of
disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches
skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid;
and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is
a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the
generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more
information, please
visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or
visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
Media Contact:
Connie
Caldwell, Communications/Creative Services
Spectrum Brands Pet LLC
connie.caldwell@spectrumbrands.com | 314-683-2460
Gabby Deitsch | Weber Shandwick
314-552-6715
gdeitsch@webershandwick.com
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