MONTVALE, N.J. - (Business Wire) With the 2008 hurricane season at its peak, and with three storms threatening the east coast in the upcoming days, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P) (NYSE:GAP) is urging customers to be
Storm Safe and
Storm Ready, by planning ahead for the potential dangerous weather. The Company, through a series of radio spots as well as through in-store communications at more than 384 A&P, Waldbaum
’s, SuperFresh and Pathmark supermarkets, has established a Hurricane Preparedness Guide, featuring key items that every household needs to weather the storm safely. At each store location, customers can receive a take-away that outlines the necessities every family needs, including:
- Bottled Water – One gallon per person, per day
- Food – Ready to eat, nonperishable or canned foods and a manual can opener
- Table Needs – Plastic utensils, paper plates and paper towels
- First Aid – Bandages, sterile gloves, medications, prescription drugs, etc.
- Hygiene Items – Toilet paper, moist towelettes, soap, toothpaste, etc.
- Child Care Supplies – Diapers, baby wipes, formula, etc.
- Sanitation – Garbage bags and cleaning supplies such as chlorine bleach
- Radio – Battery-powered with extra batteries
- Phone – Rotary, cell or other model that does not require electricity
- Lighting – Flashlights, lanterns, candles and waterproof matches
- Signaling Device – Whistle or horn
- Backups – Extra charger for cell phone, spare set of keys, extra eye glasses
To download a complete list of disaster supplies, and more helpful planning guides, visit A&P’s website at http://www.apfreshonline.com/bestormsafe. The website also offer links to NOAA and FEMA for the latest information on upcoming storms.
Other helpful information includes planning tips offered by A&P such as checking for loose objects in the yard, staying tuned to the latest news and remembering to fuel your car before any storm hits. This hurricane season, don’t let another storm arrive without being completely prepared to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones. Stock up now at your local A&P, Waldbaum’s, SuperFresh or Pathmark with these storm essentials for you, your family and your pets!
About The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc.
Founded in 1859, A&P is one of the nation's first supermarket chains. The Company operates 447 stores in 8 states and the District of Columbia under the following trade names: A&P, Waldbaum's, Pathmark, Best Cellars, The Food Emporium, Super Foodmart, Super Fresh and Food Basics. For more information, please visit http://www.aptea.com.
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