Local Companies Respond to 9-11

In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, thousands of individuals and corporations have given support to the families of the victims; to the search, rescue, and recovery teams; and to the operations of companies directly affected by the attacks. Of these, many Virginia businesses have contributed time, equipment or other resources for this worthy cause. Below are examples of two Chesterfield County businesses that served as heroes though their tremendous response.

Alcoa Bellwood Printing Plant donated 25 sets of complete fire response gear, including boots, helmets, hoods, gloves and jackets, used by the former Bellwood Printing Fire Brigade to the NYC Fire Department. Overall, Alcoa employees have individually donated almost $315,000 dollars to the relief fund, and Alcoa facilities have donated tens of thousands of respirators, hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, and gloves to help protect the workers from hazards.

The DuPont Spruance plant donated 1,500 pairs of Kevlar® cut-resistant gloves and 100 pairs of Kevlar® booties for the rescue dogs. The DuPont Protective Apparel team organized a team to provide sourcing information and 24-hour online access to expertise in Work Protection for chemical exposure, thermal exposure and cut/slash protection. DuPont, as a corporation, has donated $5 million to assist the victims of the terrorist attacks and their families.

We’d like to thank these Chesterfield businesses for their tremendous contributions to the recovery effort. The citizens and businesses of Chesterfield County are proud to have them as members of our community. If you know of other businesses in Chesterfield County that have given aid, please let us know so that we can recognize their generosity and humanity.