Among the first companies to offer assistance to the rescue/relief efforts in New York was Starbucks, distributing free coffee to rescue workers at Chelsea Piers. Volunteers
from Stanton-Crenshaw assisted the Red Cross in handling phones, in 12-hour shifts, immediately following the disaster. Edelman and Weber Shandwick Worldwide also rallied
volunteers to cover phones, find experts to comment, field press calls, and work in the field.
Corporate Crisis Response
