ATLANTA — The Home Depot announced it will activate its Hurricane Command Center to support Gulf Coast communities preparing for the impact of Hurricane Laura. This year, the Center will be virtual in order to prioritize safety and physical distancing. More than 250 associates from the company’s merchandising, operations and supply chain teams are working to move truckloads of products to stores in Texas and Louisiana. So far, more than 230 trucks have reached the area with products like generators, water, tarps, batteries and flashlights.
“Our associates are vital to helping our communities brace for this approaching storm and we’re extremely grateful for their hard work,” said Hector Padilla, president of the Southern Division of The Home Depot, in a statement. “We’ll continue to hope for minimal impact from this storm as we prioritize the safety of our associates and customers in this active hurricane season.”
