Donation to support unprecedented recovery needs; adds to
"The destruction in the western part of our home state is overwhelming, and we're seeing firsthand the total impact of Hurricane Milton," said Marvin Ellison, Lowe's chairman and CEO. "I'm grateful for the ongoing response from the entire Lowe's team, from our frontline associates to our supply chain team, as well as our vendor partners. I also want to share my gratitude for our customers' support of the American Red Cross at checkout in stores. The road to rebuild is going to be long and challenging, and I want our associates and the communities we serve to know that Lowe's will be there for them every step of the way."
Lowe's will continue its support of
Lowe's stores in the areas affected by Hurricane Milton will host disaster relief events to distribute cleaning supplies beginning next week. Since Helene's landfall, Lowe's stores have hosted more than 40 of these relief events, from
Lowe's Emergency Command Center has remained in activation since Tuesday, Sept. 24. The cross-functional Command Center team worked nearly around the clock in advance of Helene and Milton so that the company could rapidly respond to community needs before and after the storms. Lowe's will continue to route much-needed supplies to support Milton and Helene recovery efforts.
Lowe's deployed more than 250 Emergency Response Team (ERT) members to support areas hard-hit by Helene. ERTs continue to support stores in
The Lowe's Employee Relief Fund continues to expedite financial assistance for associates. Through the end of the year, Lowe's will continue to double the company's match, contributing
Customers across the country can support hurricane relief efforts through the American Red Cross by rounding up their transaction to the nearest whole dollar at checkout in Lowe's stores through Nov. 3. These donations enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters across the
Visit Lowe's Newsroom for updates on Lowe's relief events and continued support. For cleanup, repair and rebuilding support, visit Lowes.com.
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