Comcast NBCUniversal Donates $2 Million to Support Relief and Recovery Efforts in Florida After Hurricane Ian

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Comcast NBCUniversal has made a commitment to donate $2 million to support relief and recovery efforts in Florida following the devastating effects of Hurricane Ian. The company has allocated $1 million for the Florida Disaster Fund and in-kind contributions, with the remaining amount distributed among various organizations, including the Comcast NBCUniversal Employee Assistance Fund, United Way, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, Team Rubicon, and American Red Cross. Universal Orlando has also partnered with local organizations to donate food to those in need.

Key Takeaways:

  • Comcast NBCUniversal has donated $2 million to support relief and recovery efforts in Florida after Hurricane Ian, with $1 million allocated for the Florida Disaster Fund and in-kind contributions.
  • The company has distributed the remaining amount among various organizations, including the Comcast NBCUniversal Employee Assistance Fund, United Way, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, Team Rubicon, and American Red Cross.
  • Universal Orlando has partnered with local organizations to donate food to those in need.
  • The company has opened its network of over 200,000 Xfinity WiFi hotspots in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina for anyone to use, including non-Xfinity customers, for free.
  • Comcast has deployed response teams, including technicians, maintenance specialists, and engineers, from across 12 states to help with restoration efforts in the most impacted areas.
  • The company has provided grants to team members in need through the Comcast NBCUniversal Employee Disaster Assistance Fund and is matching employee donations to eligible nonprofit disaster relief organizations through the Comcast NBCUniversal Matching Gift Program.

Statistics:

  • $2 million donated by Comcast NBCUniversal to support relief and recovery efforts in Florida after Hurricane Ian.
  • $1 million allocated for the Florida Disaster Fund and in-kind contributions.
  • Over 200,000 Xfinity WiFi hotspots opened in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina for anyone to use, including non-Xfinity customers, for free.
  • Response teams from 12 states deployed to help with restoration efforts in the most impacted areas.
  • Grants totaling over $1 million provided to team members in need through the Comcast NBCUniversal Employee Disaster Assistance Fund.

Sources:

  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA)
  • Business Wire - Comcast NBCUniversal Donates $2 Million to Support Relief and Recovery Efforts in Florida After Hurricane Ian,
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