U.S. Bank and Firstar Open Relief Funds for Contributions

U.S. Bank and Firstar Bank, subsidiaries of Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp, have opened “Disaster Relief Funds” for people who want to contribute to victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks, the company announced. In addition, U.S. Bancorp is encouraging all of its employees to take time to donate blood to the American Red Cross for use in the devastated areas. U.S. Bank and Firstar Bank have also established a program to help people impacted by the recent events, which includes those needing travel assistance or help for family or friends in the disaster areas.

Contributions can be made at any of the 2,166 Firstar Bank or U.S. Bank locations, which can be found online at usbank.com or firstar.com, or by calling 1-800-USBANKS. Donations to the Disaster Relief Funds will be forwarded to the American Red Cross.

All U.S. Bank and Firstar Bank locations have been instructed to assist customers through the waiver of fees associated with credit card cash advances, wire transfer of funds, cashiers checks and money orders when those transactions are needed to assist individuals impacted by the disaster or stranded while traveling. In addition, U.S. Bank and Firstar Bank have created an emergency credit line product, which is available to individuals impacted by this tragedy.

Read the company's full press release at:
www.usbank.com/cgi/cfm/disaster_relief.cfm