Anheuser-Busch donates over 108,000 cans of water to Oklahoma volunteer fire departments

OKLAHOMA — Anheuser-Busch is donating over 108,000 cans of emergency drinking water to 46 volunteer fire departments across Oklahoma.

Anheuser-Busch said the donation is part of a nationwide effort to encourage disaster preparedness in local communities through volunteer firefighters, who account for 65% of all U.S. firefighters.

"Our continued partnership with the NVFC and volunteer firefighters across the country embodies the rich heritage of Anheuser-Busch and our commitment and long-standing track record of supporting our communities when they need us most - because that's who we are," said Cesar Vargas , chief external affairs officer at Anheuser-Busch in a press release . "Along with our wholesaler partners, Anheuser-Busch is honored to leverage our production, packaging and logistics capabilities to assist the firefighters who lead with courage to protect us every time they're called upon."

Along with the National Volunteer Fire Council, a total of 1.5 million cans of emergency drinking water will be donated to over 630 volunteer fire departments in 44 states.

The American Red Cross and Anheuser-Busch also deliver emergency drinking water to communities impacted by natural disasters.

You can learn more about Anheuser-Busch's disaster preparedness program by clicking here .