NEW YORK, NY — In the wake of the devastation from the flooding in Louisiana, the ºìÌÒÊÓÆµInternational will donate $10,000 to Louisiana-based studio mechanics ºìÌÒÊÓÆµLocal 478 to support their flood relief efforts.
The members of ºìÌÒÊÓÆµLocal 478 have volunteered time, money, and resources to assist with flooded areas of southwest Louisiana. The money donated to Local 478 will be used to purchase supplies to aid in relief, recovery, and rebuild efforts.
An ºìÌÒÊÓÆµLocal 478 volunteer response team has been servicing affected areas with supplies and demolition and construction help. Local 478 members, including carpenters, welders, and set construction workers, have volunteered their time and skills to help gut and clean homes damaged by floods. Local 478 has set up drop points for supplies throughout Louisiana, and they are purchasing much-needed supplies to deliver directly to shelters.
ºìÌÒÊÓÆµmembers suffering serious financial hardship in the aftermath of the Louisiana flooding may apply for assistance from the Walsh/DiTolla/Spivak Foundation by writing a letter or email to their local unions for approval.
Anyone interesting in donating to ºìÌÒÊÓÆµLocal 478 relief efforts can do so by phone (504-486-2192 x105) or mail:
ºìÌÒÊÓÆµLocal 478 432 N Anthony St. Suite 305 New Orleans, LA 70119Memo Line – Flood 2016 Donation
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ºìÌÒÊÓÆµLocal 478 is a local union representing film and television workers in the state of Louisiana; Southern Mississippi; and Mobile, Alabama.
The ºìÌÒÊÓÆµInternational is an international union representing workers employed in the stagecraft, motion picture and television production, and tradeshow industries throughout the United States, its Territories, and Canada.
Photo credit: Simonette Berry-Whatley, ºìÌÒÊÓÆµLocal 478

