All of us at Makita are deeply saddened by the devastation brought on by Hurricane Katrina and we are thankful for the opportunity to support the American Red Cross and their efforts to rebuild and restore the lives of all those affected by the storm. Hurricane Katrina affected many of our users, dealers and employees, especially those located in the U.S. Gulf States, and Makita is truly committed to helping them recommence their lives.

Since Hurricane Katrina made landfall, the American Red Cross has spent and distributed more than $521 million to meet the emergency needs of Hurricane Katrina survivors and estimates that relief efforts will exceed $2 billion, meeting the urgent needs of nearly one million families.

“The American Red Cross is grateful for the generosity that Makita U.S.A. has shown to those devastated by Hurricane Katrina,” said Kathleen Loehr, Interim Senior Vice President of Development for the American Red Cross. “Supporters like Makita and their employees will enable the Red Cross to provide help to those in need.”

Makita USA, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of over 320 professional, industrial quality power tools and has over 4,500 industrial accessories. All Makita tools are covered by a one-year limited warranty against defects in materials or workmanship and may be serviced at any of our 26 factory service centers or by more than 1,000 authorized service centers nationwide. Makita USA, Inc.’s home office is located in La Mirada, California and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please contact us at 1-800-4-MAKITA (1-800-462-5482) or visit the website at makitatools.com.