Tim Cook Offers Apple's Deepest Sympathies to Those Impacted by Recent China Earthquake

Apple CEO Tim Cook shared his "deepest sympathies" to the people of China's Yunnan Province which was struck by an 6.5-magnitude earthquake over the weekend. Reports claim 589 people were killed in the quake and over 2,400 were injured.

August 6, 2014

Supporting earthquake relief in China

Team,

Our deepest sympathies go out to the people of China's Yunnan Province, which was struck by a devastating 6.5-magnitude earthquake over the weekend. Nearly 600 people died and over 2400 were injured in the worst earthquake to hit the region in 100 years. Rescuers have evacuated 230,000 people who are now displaced from their homes. The road to Longtoushan Township, the epicenter of the quake, has been blocked by landslides, making the rescue effort there even more challenging.

Apple is eager to help. We are making a financial donation in support of the work of Mercy Corps and CFPA (China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation) to get supplies and relief to those affected by the earthquake and to help them through the process of healing and recovery.

The tragedy in Yunnan Province is on the minds of many in the Apple community. Apple has over 6500 employees in China and Hong Kong, as well as a growing developer community and deep ties to the workers in our supply chain who make Apple products. In this time of tragedy, our thoughts are with the victims and their families.

Tim 

Apple will be donating $1.6 million towards relief efforts, according to a report. The company notes it has over 6500 employees in China and Hong Kong and sends its thoughts to victims and their families in this time of tragedy.