LAS VEGAS, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- One year ago Tuesday, the
United States experienced one of the worst natural disasters in its
history, as Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Gulf Coast. Among the
millions affected by Katrina were nearly 8,000 employees of three
Harrah's-owned casinos closed by the storm in New Orleans, Biloxi and
Gulfport, Miss.
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In the hours and days that followed, Harrah's, its employees and its
business partners marshaled their resources to assist affected colleagues:
* Affected employees were paid for 90 days following the storm. The
company ultimately paid $25.8 million in wages and benefits to affected
employees;
* The company opened temporary relief shelters for employees in both
Louisiana and Mississippi, and a Red Cross public shelter in Tunica,
Miss.;
* And the Harrah's Foundation raised $6.6 million through the Harrah's
Employee Relief Fund, which provided financial assistance to
6,300 employees.
One year after Katrina, Harrah's returned; Harrah's New Orleans
reopened February 17, while Grand Casino Biloxi resumed operations earlier
this month. About 3,800 Harrah's employees have returned to their jobs in
New Orleans and Biloxi, while another 750 have found employment at other
company properties throughout the country.
Though the recovery process still has far to go, Harrah's is committed
to both New Orleans and Mississippi, and looks forward to playing a key
role in helping these communities build a brighter future than ever before.
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded
casino entertainment through operating subsidiaries. Since its beginning in
Reno, Nevada 68 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new
properties, expansions and acquisitions. Harrah's Entertainment is focused
on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique
combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution,
operational excellence and technology leadership.
More information about Harrah's is available at its Web site -
http://www.harrahs.com.
SOURCE Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Investors, Daniel Foley, +1-702-407-6370, or
Media, Alberto Lopez, +1-702-407-6344, both of Harrah's
Entertainment, Inc.
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