[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press/louisiana-flooding#maincontent) [Newsroom](https://www.t-mobile.com/news)Toggle secondary navigation - [Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network) - [Devices](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/devices) - [Un-carrier](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/un-carrier) - [Community](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/community) - [Offers](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/offers) - [Business](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/business) English [Press Release](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press) # T‑Mobile Teams Up With the American Red Cross to Help Louisiana Flood Victims August 14, 2016 ![](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2002/03/article-default.desktop-500x325.jpg) 1 min read - Facebook IconShare on Facebook - Share on Twitter - LinkedIn IconShare on LinkedIn __Bellevue, Washington – August 15, 2016__ –T‑Mobile has teamed up with the American Red Cross to help customers make ‘Text to Give’ donations to those impacted by flooding in Louisiana. “This is a difficult time for thousands of families,” said John Legere, president and CEO of T‑Mobile. “Our thoughts, prayers and support are with them and all of the first responders.” T‑Mobile customers can make a $10 donation by texting “LAFLOODS” to 90999. Text messaging charges will not apply, and the one-time donation will show up on their next T‑Mobile bill. All donations will assist the Red Cross in preparing for, responding to and helping people recover from this and other disasters. T‑Mobile Simple Choice customers already get unlimited calling and texting included in their T‑Mobile service plan at no extra charge. __Media Contact__ T‑Mobile US Media Relations [MediaRelations@t‑mobile.com](mailto:MediaRelations@t-mobile.com) Tags[Emergency Response](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/emergency-response)[Relief](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/relief) ## Related Stories [More Stories](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/stories) [![T-Mobile rolling out generators](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2024/07/Generator-Rollout-500x250.jpg) \ NetworkPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Prepares for and Responds to Hurricane Lowell in Hawaiʻi (Updated 9/14/26)__  \ September 05, 2026|5 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-positions-crews-and-resources-across-hawaii-ahead-of-hurricane-lowell) [![T-Mobile teams monitoring for storms](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/05/T-Mobile_BOC_Monitoring-500x250.jpg) \ NetworkPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Monitoring and Ready to Respond to Tropical Storm Edouard (Updated 9/2/26)__  \ September 01, 2026|3 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-monitoring-and-ready-to-respond-to-tropical-storm-edouard) [![T‑Mobile Supporting Customers During Severe Flooding on the Nepal-Tibet Border (Updated 9/8/26)](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2024/04/default-article-social-image-500x250.png) \ CommunityPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Supporting Customers During Severe Flooding on the Nepal-Tibet Border (Updated 9/8/26)__ \ August 26, 2026|2 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/t-mobile-supporting-customers-during-severe-flooding-on-the-nepal-tibet-border) [![T‑Mobile Supporting Community and Connectivity During Hawk Fire Response in Nevada](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2024/04/default-article-social-image-500x250.png) \ CommunityPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Supporting Community and Connectivity During Hawk Fire Response in Nevada__ \ August 24, 2026|1 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/t-mobile-supporting-community-and-connectivity-during-hawk-fire-response-in-nevada)