MOLINE, Ill. — The American Rental Association has asked equipment rental industry personnel, including rental companies and suppliers, to make contributions to the American Red Cross on behalf of the rental industry. ARA asks participants to make donations payable to the American Red Cross Fund and mail them to The American Rental Association, 1900 19^th St., Moline, IL 61265. ARA will present the entire proceeds to the Red Cross as a collective representation of financial support from the industry.

ARA also has asked participants to inform ARA about volunteer activities offering support or services to victims, survivors and their families or other recovery efforts. ARA plans to document the collective contributions of the rental industry.