News Alert: National Cathedral needs $15 million for initial earthquake repairs (CORRECTED)

---------------------------------------- News Alert: National Cathedral needs $15 million for initial earthquake repairs October 4, 2011 4:57:22 PM ---------------------------------------- Officials at the iconic D.C. structure expect to reopen Nov. 12 but say repairs to the intricate masonry could take a decade to complete. In addition to the $15 million for repairs, the cathedral will seek to raise $10 million for operating expenses through the end of 2012. Go to washingtonpost.com/local for photos and video. Earlier versions of this alert incorrectly said that the cathedral needed $25 million for repairs, and that the operating expenses would cover through the end of June. http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/QJTXP3/OJHITS/Y0B8DB/D8G0NO/WN0E9/7V/h For more information, visit washingtonpost.com ****************************** Advertisement: Get The Washington Post app for iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch: http://itunes.com/apps/thewashingtonpost ****************************** Get breaking news alerts sent to your mobile phone. Text ALERTS to 98999. ---------------------------------------- © 2011 The Washington Post Company Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20071