FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  August 20, 2004
Contact: Lauren Hames 407-246-3106

MAYOR DYER TO RECEIVE HURRICANE CHARLEY
RECOVERY CHECK FROM DAIMLERCHRYSLER

ORLANDO, FL (August 24, 2004) – Mayor Buddy Dyer today at 10 a.m. at the Mayor’s Office will receive a $50,000 check from the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund.

The check, presented by Brian Glowiak, vice president and secretary of the DaimlerChrysler Corporate Fund, and Philip Licina, manager of the Southwest Business Center in Orlando, will be used toward disaster recovery grants for low to moderate-income insured owner occupied homeowners in the City of Orlando who sustained damage to their homes as a result of Hurricane Charley.

"Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes the entire community, along with strong corporate support, to rebuild after a tragedy,” said Frank Fountain, president of the DaimlerChrysler Corporate Fund. "For this reason, DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund is dedicated to helping the Florida community recover and prosper."

The grant awards are up to $2,500 per household and are on a first-come first-serve basis until funds are depleted. This $50,000 addition will increase the availability of the grants. All uninsured homeowners must contact the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at 1-800-621-3362. To determine if your household is eligible for this assistance, please contact the Housing Department at 407-246-2708.

“This generous donation by the DaimlerChrysler Corporation will be an invaluable addition to our recovery efforts,” said Mayor Dyer. “These funds will go directly to our neighbors and help them recover from Hurricane Charley.”

DaimlerChrysler will also present a $50,000 check at 5:30 p.m. today to the Charlotte County School District to assist in the relief efforts of the schools in that area.

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