U.S. Chemicals' Robin Florio supports the work of Americares at First Aid Kit Assembling Event

Stamford, Conn. - July 27, 2016 - In an ongoing partnership with AmeriCares, U.S Chemicals’ employee Robin Florio visited the emergency response and global health organization’s Stamford, Conn. distribution center on July 27 to help assemble first aid kits. Working alongside AmeriCares employees, Robin helped assemble 1,000 kits that include primary care treatment items for a variety of minor injuries. The kits will be kept in the AmeriCares warehouse and distributed to disaster survivors in the U.S. and around the world after earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and other emergencies.

“First aid kits are particularly important for people displaced by major emergencies,” said AmeriCares Director of Emergency Programs Kate Dischino. “Thanks to the support of Robin and all of U.S. Chemicals, we will be ready to respond when disaster strikes.”

AmeriCares has been aiding survivors of natural disasters, political conflict and extreme poverty around the world for nearly 40 years, saving lives and building healthier futures for people in crisis. On average, AmeriCares responds to 30 natural disasters and humanitarian crises worldwide each year. AmeriCares also establishes long-term recovery projects in communities affected by disaster and brings disaster preparedness programs to vulnerable communities.

About AmeriCares
AmeriCares is an emergency response and global health organization committed to saving lives and building healthier futures for people in crisis in the United States and around the world. Every day, AmeriCares puts critically needed medicines and supplies in the hands of frontline health workers and develops innovative, sustainable health improvements in their communities. For more information, visit americares.org

About U.S. Chemicals, a Maroon Group Company
US Chemicals – A Maroon Group Company is a privately held, diversified chemical distributor and trading company with more than a dozen warehouse locations across the US. USC holds competitive positions for many commodity and specialty chemicals. Value added supply chain services include repackaging, micronization, blending, inventory management, SMI, and financial programs. Our expertise in logistics management of import and domestic materials from our established supplier network is focused on industries of Paints & Coatings, Adhesives, Personal Care, Plastics and Resins and more. We do all this with a commitment to aligning ourselves with responsible business partners in keeping with the USC commitment to social and environmental sustainability. For more information, visit USChemicals.com