10/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/08/2024 12:17
When hurricanes strike, our communities count on us as a partner in storm preparation and disaster recovery. As always during times of crisis and natural disaster, we're here to help communities, and our number one concern is the safety of our associates and customers.
The Home Depot has activated its emergency response command center at our Atlanta Store Support Center to support stores, associates and customers as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida's Gulf Coast.
Stores will remain open as long as it's safe to do so.
After a storm strikes, many of our associates are recovering from the damage themselves. So, Home Depot associates from around the region rally to help support store operations in affected areas. These highly trained associate volunteers are experts in helping communities recover from natural disasters and allow their fellow associates time to focus on their families and homes.
The company also deploys resources like meals, gas, water and shower trailers for associates without water or power.
The Homer Fund, Home Depot's employee assistance fund, provides immediate financial support to impacted associates in need of safe housing, food and clothing while displaced.
The Home Depot Foundation is committed to supporting disaster relief in impacted communities. The Home Depot Foundation recently committed up to $2 million to support immediate disaster relief in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Ahead of hurricane season, Team Depot, The Home Depot's associate volunteer force, assembles disaster relief buckets full of emergency supplies to quickly deploy to areas impacted by disaster. Team Depot donates relief supplies to nonprofits, first responders and government agencies. Volunteers also help clean up in local communities devastated by storms.
As The Foundation continues to support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene, they are actively monitoring Hurricane Milton as it approaches the Florida coast.
From Hurricane resources & tips on staying safe visit the Weather Center Hub.