Designer Nate Berkus survived the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 , but his partner did not . Berkus credits the Red Cross for helping him get through the disaster . The company has also been involved in a number of other disasters including Hurricane Katrina and the 2010 Haiti earthquake. It 's the little things that matter in emergencies , such as flip-flops and money to call home .
Designer Nate Berkus survived the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 , but his partner did not . Berkus credits the Red Cross for helping him get through the disaster . Berkus : It 's the little things that matter in emergencies , such as flip-flops and money to call home .