BOWIE, Md. (Sept. 1, 2005) — In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the Tire Industry Association has set up an 800 number for TIA members in Louisiana and Mississippi to find aid.
Tire dealers whose stores and inventories were destroyed or damaged may call (800) 876-8372, ext. 103, to obtain a listing of available state, local and federal aid resources, including how to register for disaster assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).