Apple Donating to Flood Relief Efforts Across Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands
Apple CEO Tim Cook today announced that Apple plans to donate to organizations in Western Europe to support flood relief efforts.
More than 125 people have died
in unprecedented flooding in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, with high waters damaging roads, homes, bridges, and other infrastructure. Another 1,300 people are missing, with multiple small villages devastated by flood waters.
Apple often donates money during natural disasters and has donated several times to fund
wildfire relief efforts in California. Most recently, Apple donated to
organizations in Texas amid harsh winter temperatures in February.
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