--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clear Channel (NYSE:CCU)

WHAT:

Clear Channel radio and television stations across the country are airing public service announcements (PSAs) directing listeners to www.StormAid.com. Online visitors to this site can make an online donation to support the American Red Cross in its efforts to raise funds to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. Operated by Clear Channel, www.StormAid.com is also providing National Hurricane Center advisories for the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida and a list of the Clear Channel stations that are airing shelter locations and directions, providing coverage, collecting donations for the American Red Cross and holding collection drives. In addition, Clear Channel Entertainment is in the process of organizing benefit concerts and collection drives.

Immediate American Red Cross response will consist of the provision of shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to those in need.

WHEN:

Online and on-air now!

WHERE:

Please visit www.StormAid.com. PSAs are running on over 1,000 Clear Channel radio and television stations. In addition, public service banner ads are running on various Clear Channel station Web sites, and StormAid.com/American Red Cross billboards are being posted in several markets by Clear Channel Outdoor.

WHO:

Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU), is a global media and entertainment company specializing in entertainment and information services for local communities. Based in San Antonio, Texas, the company's businesses include radio, outdoor displays, live entertainment events and venues, and television stations.

See us on the web at www.clearchannel.com.

HOW TO HELP:

Visit www.StormAid.com to make an online donation to the American Red Cross and tune into Clear Channel radio and television stations to lean how to participate in benefits, telethons, radiothons, fundraisers, special events and collection drives in your local community organized by the company.

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Clear Channel Communications, Inc.

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