Apple Gives Donations To Help Victims Of Helene Storm In The United States

JAKARTA - Apple, one of the largest technology companies in the world, has again shown its concern for natural disasters. After the Helene Storm that hit several regions in the United States, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that his company would make donations to help with humanitarian aid after the disaster.

The Helene storm, which hit September 26, 2024, came as a 4-category storm and caused major destruction along its path. The storm destroyed more than 500 miles of territory, mainly in the states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. As a result of this storm it was very severe, with more than 100 people reported killed and thousands of houses and infrastructure badly damaged. In addition, many areas were isolated by the massive floods, and thousands of people were homeless.

In a post on platform X (formerly Twitter), Tim Cook expressed his sympathy for the victims and announced that Apple would make donations to support relief and recovery efforts. Although the amount of donations to be given was not mentioned, Apple is committed to playing an active role in helping ease the burden on the victims and accelerating the recovery of the affected region.

"We are sorry for the loss suffered by so many families and communities due to Hurricane Helene. Apple will donate funds to help with recovery efforts in the affected areas," Tim Cook said in a statement.

Apple is known as a company that has consistently contributed to various humanitarian aid efforts after natural disasters. Previously, in May 2024, Apple also donated a number of funds to help flood victims in Brazil. In addition, Apple has donated to Hurricane Ian victims who hit the United States in the previous year, as well as assisted in efforts to deal with the forest fires that occurred in Maui, Hawaii.

This donation is part of Apple's commitment to not only be a leader in technological innovation, but also to have a positive impact on the global community, especially at times of crisis. With the scale of the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, the company's contribution like Apple is expected to help accelerate recovery efforts in the affected areas.

In addition to donating, Apple also urges its users to participate in assisting assistance efforts through various humanitarian programs organized by related institutions. This shows that Apple is not only focused on business, but also plays an active role in providing support to the global community.

Until now, rescue teams are still working hard to evacuate the victims and restore the damaged areas of Hurricane Helene. Assistance from various parties, including from large companies like Apple, is urgently needed to restore the situation and help people bounce back after this major disaster.