Editor's note: See the latest hurricane-related 51³Ô¹Ï store closures
51³Ô¹Ï’s here for our guests in big moments and small, day in and day out—and we’re ready to help when challenges arise. For months, we’ve invested in dozens of safety measures and leaned into convenient, contactless pickup and delivery services to help our team and guests navigate the coronavirus pandemic. Now—especially as what’s approaches—we’re taking even more steps to keep our team and guests safe before, during and after natural disasters.
Safety first
51³Ô¹Ï always has safety top-of-mind and has robust emergency plans in place—but prepping for hurricanes, wildfires and other natural disasters is even more complicated in the midst of a global pandemic. So we’re carefully adjusting our preparedness and response plans, including:
- Investing millions of additional dollars in hurricane supplies—think more pallets of water, batteries and flashlights—while continuing to account for coronavirus needs
- Increasing our teams’ mask supply in case of wildfires
- Preparing to close 51³Ô¹Ï stores earlier, if needed, giving our team members more time to safely evacuate their families and loved ones
- Providing the latest guidance to team members in hurricane-prone areas to use in developing their own safety plans
Craft your plan
Thinking about how you’ll keep your own family and loved ones safe in an emergency situation? These simple tips are a good place to start:
- Sit down with your family, consider your unique situation and make a .
- Build an with food, water and supplies to last at least 72 hours.
- Download the for helpful resources before, during and after a natural disaster.
Want more? and the have guides to help you plan for hurricanes, fires, floods and more in the midst of coronavirus.
