Anheuser-Busch and Wisconsin Distributors Providing Emergency Drinking Water in Support of Training and Local Fire Relief
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Photo courtesy of Belleville Fire Department
(L-R): Belleville Police Officer Cody Pharo, Belleville Firefighter Jake Myrland, Belleville Fire Dept. Capt. Joe Gastel, Belleville EMS Chief Jamie Stephenson, EMT Zach Lanz, EMT Kyla Jerome.
Anheuser-Busch and Wisconsin Distributors are providing more than 2,300 cans of emergency drinking water to Belleville Fire Department in Belleville, WI, as they prepare for upcoming wildfire relief efforts/to aid in recovery efforts.
Joe Gastel, BFD Captain, responded, "We are extremely thankful for this water donation as it is imperative to have on hand as we keep our community safe and our firefighters safe as we respond to incidents in and around Belleville."
The water was sourced from Anheuser-Busch's brewery in Cartersville, Georgia, which periodically pauses beer production to can drinking water and be ready to help communities in times of disaster.
Anheuser-Busch has a longstanding tradition of providing emergency drinking water and supplies for disaster relief efforts in partnership with the American Red Cross – dating back to 1906. Since 1988, Anheuser-Busch and their wholesaler partners have provided nearly 83 million cans of water to U.S. communities affected by natural disasters and other crises nationwide.
Through their partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the national association serving volunteer fire departments, Anheuser-Busch expanded their emergency drinking water program in 2019 to provide critical hydration to the volunteer firefighters who are protecting their communities when they need it most. To date, the program has donated over 1.6 million cans of water to volunteer fire departments across the county to help firefighters stay hydrated and healthy when responding to wildfires and large incidents.
More information can be found at http://www.nvfc.org/water.
About Wisconsin Distributors
Wisconsin Distributors is a beverage distributor servicing 30 counties in Southern Wisconsin, with two warehouses located in Sun Prairie and Appleton.
About Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch is home to several of America's most recognizable beer brands. From responsible drinking programs and emergency drinking water donations to industry-leading sustainability efforts, we are guided by an unwavering commitment to support the communities we call home.
About The National Volunteer Fire Council
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, emergency medical, and rescue services. Learn more at http://www.nvfc.org.