Published 09-01-04
Submitted by Lowe's Companies, Inc.
To ensure products are available to prepare and, if necessary, recover from a hurricane, Lowe's has activated its command center, which strategically distributes emergency preparedness items to stores in the path of the storm.
"The Lowe's command center has already coordinated additional shipments of plywood, batteries, generators and cleaning supplies to Florida and the coastal Southeast," said Greg Forester, who leads Lowe's command center team. "As we monitor the hurricane's path, we're working hard to replenish product supply to meet customer demand."
In addition to products, Lowe's is also helping consumers stock up on information before the storm. Homeowners can dial 1-877-3PREPARE (1-877-377-3727) toll-free for hurricane preparedness and safety tips in both English and Spanish. Informational flyers are available in stores, and the Lowe's Severe Weather Guide is in stores and at Lowes.com/hurricane.
Time permitting, Lowe's recommends the following hurricane safety tips:
Additionally, all Lowe's stores on the Gulf and East Coasts are serving as official cash donation sites for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Lowe's will match customer donations dollar-for-dollar up to $1 million dollars.
Lowe's stores are offering expert interviews and photo opportunities highlighting hurricane preparation tips. To arrange an interview, media can call Jennifer Smith at 704-758-2298.
ABOUT LOWE'S:
Lowe's is a proud supporter of the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity International, United Way of America, and the Home Safety Council, in addition to numerous local nonprofit organizations. Lowe's also encourages volunteerism through the Lowe's Heroes program, a company-wide employee volunteer program aimed at preventing unintentional home injuries. Lowe's, a FORTUNE® 50 company with fiscal year 2003 sales of $30.8 billion, has more than 1,000 stores in 45 states. For more information, visit Lowes.com/community
Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) is a proud supporter of Habitat for Humanity International, American Red Cross, United Way of America, and the Home Safety Council, in addition to numerous non-profit organizations and programs that help communities across the country. Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation awards more than $3 million annually to diverse organizations across the United States. Lowe's also encourages volunteerism through the Lowe's Heroes program, a company-wide employee volunteer program aimed at preventing unintentional home injuries. Lowe's, a FORTUNE(R) 50 company with fiscal year 2003 sales of $30.8 billion, has more than 1,050 stores in 46 states.
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