 During disasters, Target has been a major benefactor for relief efforts.Target provided monetary and product donations during the September 11 attacks; it also donated money for relief efforts for the 2004 tsunami in South Asia and donated $1.5 million (US) to the American Red Cross in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.It also allowed its store properties in the affected area to be used as command centers for relief organizations and donated supplies such as water and bug spray.