CINCINNATI, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.
(NYSE: KR) is helping customers prepare for hurricane season,
running through November 30, with a
readiness checklist.
"Kroger's priority is to keep our customers and associates safe,
informed, and uplifted," said Mary Ellen
Adcock, Kroger's group vice president of retail operations.
"Our stores are prepared with food and supplies and ready to help
our communities this hurricane season."
Kroger encourages customers to prepare in the following
ways:
- Keep your car's fuel tank full in the event of an evacuation or
should gas pumps become inoperable, and identify a safe evacuation
route and shelter location.
- Stock up on non-perishable foods, and charcoal and lighter
fluid in the case of lost power. You may also consider investing in
a generator.
- Store enough water to provide two quarts to one gallon of water
per person per day should safe drinking water become inaccessible.
If you're caring for an infant, ensure you've stored feeding
formula.
- Ensure you have an adequate supply of necessary medical
prescriptions or over-the-counter medications.
- Finally, assemble a preparedness kit filled with supplies for
three days, including flashlights, batteries, and first aid
materials.
Kroger's Hurricane Preparedness Guarantee encourages customers
to stock up on essential items with the assurance that if a
forecasted storm does not make landfall, they can return any unused
merchandise with a receipt for a full refund.
"We have friendly and caring associates who care for customers
and one another every day, including during times of disasters,"
said Jessica Adelman, Kroger's group
vice president of corporate affairs. "I'm so proud of how quickly
we mobilized our resources and rallied across the country to
support relief efforts last year for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and
Maria. Kroger generated $7 million to
support recovery and provided thousands of hours of manpower to
help affected communities."
In the event of a hurricane threat, Kroger stores will remain
open to serve customers unless conditions become unsafe or
officials mandate an evacuation. Customers can follow Kroger on
social media for storm updates and news about store, pharmacy, and
fuel center operations.
For more information about hurricane safety and readiness, visit
https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes.
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose:
to Feed the Human Spirit™. We are nearly half a million
associates who serve nine million customers daily through a
seamless digital shopping experience and 2,800 retail food stores
under a variety of banner names, serving America through food
inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste
communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and
investor relations site.
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