PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it donated $50,000
to the Canadian Red Cross Alberta Fires Appeal in response to the
devastating fires surrounding Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada.
According to the Red Cross, the donations received will be used to
provide relief for those affected in the form of emergency food,
clothing, shelter, personal services and other necessities that assist
with recovery and resiliency.
“Jacobs has been a proud member of the Fort McMurray community for
decades. We know the impact this will have on our industry, but more
importantly, the people who drive the industry,” said President,
Industrial and Field Services Robert Pragada. “Our thoughts go out to
our colleagues and all those affected by the devastating Alberta
wildfires.”
At the time of the initial evacuation, which began two weeks ago, the
company employed 400 individuals who called Fort McMurray home. With an
office in Fort McMurray and presence at four industrial sites, at peak
intervals Jacobs employs nearly 2,000 people in the region.
According to recent news reports, more than 90,000 people have been
affected and the fire is still growing beyond 423,000 hectares. Relief
efforts in the region are ongoing as the fight to contain the fire
continues.
To join Jacobs in contributing to the Alberta Fires Appeal, visit http://www.redcross.ca/jacobs,
call 1-800-418-1111 or contact a local Canadian Red Cross office.
Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of
technical, professional and construction services.
Statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact
are forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements
on management’s current estimates and expectations as well as currently
available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking
statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of
factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our
forward-looking statements. For a description of some of the factors
which may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our
forward-looking statements please refer to our 2015 Form 10-K, and in
particular the discussions contained under Items 1 - Business, 1A - Risk
Factors, 3 - Legal Proceedings, and 7 - Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. We do not
undertake to update any forward-looking statements made herein.
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Source: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.