DES MOINES, Iowa (July 22, 2008) — Bridgestone/Firestone's agricultural tire division and Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions have donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross' flood relief efforts across Iowa.
Since flooding began, the American Red Cross has been operating shelters in the area, providing, to date, refuge for more than 1,200 people, assisting more than 7,000 families and serving nearly 800,000 snacks and meals, according to BFS.