SC Johnson today announced it will donate 27,000 units of Off! personal mosquito repellent, including towelettes, aerosols and pump sprays, to the American Red Cross. The DEET-based personal repellent will be distributed to help avoid mosquito bites while assisting in natural disaster operations. This donation is part of SC Johnson’s commitment to donate at least $15 million over the next year to help protect against mosquitoes.
 
“With mosquito season coming to the United States amid growing concerns of Zika, we want to provide whatever support we can,” said Fisk Johnson, chairman and CEO of SC Johnson. “Red Cross workers engage in critical work in flooding and disaster situations, frequently in mosquito-prone areas.  This donation will help protect them from mosquitoes that may carry diseases like Zika.”
 
“We’re grateful to have a community leader like SC Johnson support Red Cross relief efforts in disaster areas like Texas after devastating flooding,” said Patty Flowers, regional CEO of the American Red Cross in Wisconsin. “The donated mosquito repellent will go a long way to support disaster clients and our workers too.”