HOUSTON, July 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Season begins, Kroger is reminding Houstonians that they can be active in ensuring their own safety and security by planning ahead. Kroger stores throughout the community offer essential services and products to support the fuel, grocery and pharmaceutical needs of residents in Houston and surrounding areas. Armed with the necessities and knowledge of best hurricane preparedness strategies ahead of impending storms, individuals and families can guard their well-being against potential disruption.

To prepare for a hurricane, Kroger is advising Houstonians take the following measures:

Grocery

  • Build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan.
  • Purchase emergency kit items at your local Kroger Store. See attached.
  • Pick up the Hurricane Tracking Guide at your local Kroger store. Click here to find the store nearest to you.
  • Learn community hurricane evacuation routes and how to find higher ground.
  • Determine where you would go and how you would get there if you needed to evacuate.
  • Plan and install Kroger app to access ClickList® pickup and order groceries in advance online.

Pharmacy

  • Keep a current list of all your medications - one easy way to do this is to take a picture of your prescription bottles.
  • When a storm is brewing make sure you have a 7-14 day supply of your medications - in most cases the pharmacy can work with your insurance.
  • Make sure your pharmacy has your most current contact information.

Fuel

  • Fill your gas tank! Take advantage of Kroger's Fuel Rewards Program.
  • By shopping at Kroger, customers can earn up to $1 off per gallon at any Kroger Fuel Center.

Kroger stands with Houstonians as the community once again faces the unpredictable impact of an upcoming Hurricane season. The organization is committed to keeping residents aware of vulnerabilities and empowered to protect their personal well-being as well as that of their loved ones, friends and neighbors.      

INTERVIEWS: To schedule interviews, please contact Ashley Small at ashley@medley-inc.com or 281.827.3419 or Sparkle Anderson at 713.965.3187 or sparkle.anderson@kroger.com.

About Kroger
Kroger operates 110 retail food stores, 106 pharmacies and 81 fuel centers in Greater Houston, Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. Our 17,794 Houston division associates are dedicated to our Purpose: to Feed the Human SpiritTM, serving the region through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), visit our newsroom and investor relations site.

CONTACTS:
Ashley Small
281.827.3419
ashley@medley-inc.com

Sparkle Anderson
713.507.4809 (office)
713.965.3187 (cell)
sparkle.anderson@kroger.com

 

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