Simpson Strong-Tie Aids Disaster Relief in Ecuador and Texas
Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced it will make a $15,000 donation to assist in relief response and recovery efforts following the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that shook Ecuador on April 16. In addition, it will make a $10,000 donation to assist in disaster relief effortsfollowing the severe and widespread flooding in the Houston area that began on April 18.
The Ecuadorian earthquake, which was centered about 16.8 miles southeast of Muisne, shook the northwestern coast of Ecuador and resulted in hundreds of lives lost, thousands injured, and the displacement and homelessness of several thousand people.
Flooding in the Houston area thus far has resulted in seven deaths, the displacement of several hundred people and has caused an estimated $14 million in damage.