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The four-time Grammy-winning group has donated two Community Emergency Vehicles to the Red Cross of Central Florida as the organization works to provide relief in the aftermath of Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
The two 2023 Chevrolet Silverados are currently in production, and when finished, will feature Aerosmith’s notable Walk This Way logo. The vehicles are scheduled to be delivered this spring, according to a press release.
“Too often we are seeing these disasters increase in frequency and intensity due to climate change, having a strong Red Cross is more critical than ever before,” the guitarist said. “We’re proud to support the Red Cross and we know these vehicles will be an important tool helping people in need for years to come.”
Aerosmith’s donation comes as Red Cross emergency vehicles are being used to transport hot meals to families. The organization is also still providing shelters and aid stations weeks after the two storms.
Red Cross partners have been able to help give away 1.7 million meals and snacks, and more than 400,000 supplies, the release added.
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Hurricane Ian arrived in Florida on Sept. 28 as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 150 mph,knocking out powerin more than 2.5 million homes.
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Ian was later estimated to have killed at least 119 people, according toThe New York Times.
Earlier this month,Tropical Storm Nicolemade landfall in the Bahamas before hitting Florida as a Category 1 hurricane. It was later downgraded to a tropical storm.
At leastfive people diedamid the storm, including two who were electrocuted, officials previously said.
source: people.com
