Enterprise Holdings Foundation donated $1 million to the American Red Cross to aid Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts in New Jersey and New York, according to a company announcement on Nov. 2.

Red Cross President and CEO Gail McGovern said Hurricane Sandy’s destruction led to one of the biggest Red Cross relief operations in the past five years. The company appreciates the generosity and support from Enterprise to help relief efforts.

“Giving back to our communities is important to us, never more than at a time like this,” said Jo Ann Taylor Kindle, president of the Enterprise Holdings Foundation. “Our hearts go out to all the victims of this storm, particularly to the families of those who lost their lives.”