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November 7, 2012

United Technologies Supports Hurricane Sandy Recovery Efforts; Provides Free Helicopter Services

HARTFORD, Conn. – United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) has announced contributions with a total value in excess of $500,000 to support relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

UTC is making a $300,000 financial donation to the American Red Cross and the company also will match employee contributions to that organization. These donations will support direct and immediate relief to those affected by the hurricane.

Sikorsky Aircraft is offering free helicopter transport services for disaster relief personnel in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. On Tuesday night, a Sikorsky S-76® helicopter and crew based at the company’s Associated Aircraft Group (AAG) in New York transported emergency personnel as part of the storm recovery effort.

In addition, UTC Climate, Controls & Security has delivered 10,000 Kidde carbon monoxide alarms to the New York Fire Department and 5,000 to the New Jersey Fire Marshal. As a result of the ‘super storm’ and extensive power outages, there have been increased reports of carbon monoxide emergencies.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries.

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