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As South Carolinians Brace for Peak Months of Hurricane Season, BI-LO Stands 'Ready to Serve'
Date: July 14, 2009
BI-LO Helps Customers Prepare for Impending Storms with a Variety of Tools
GREENVILLE, S.C. (July 14, 2009) — Even though National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasters predict a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season, the need to prepare for the possibility of a storm striking the Carolina coast is still essential. South Carolinians are currently entering the peak months of the 2009 hurricane season, and BI-LO wants customers to know that the company stands ready to deliver residents of the state needed supplies and support in the event severe weather hits.
BI-LO has ample supplies and related promotions available to help customers prepare for any upcoming storms headed to the South Carolina coastline. Offering safety items and non-perishable foods at a low cost when it matters the most is paramount to BI-LO during the storm season. Promotions like “Save $5 When You Buy 7 Items” featuring weather radios, batteries, flash lights and non-perishable food items, in addition to everyday low priced items are currently available at all stores in the area.
In addition to supplies and groceries available before, during and after a storm, BI-LO offers the following helpful tips for South Carolina residents to review as they prepare should a storm be forecasted to move into the area:
• Have a family plan ready before the storm• Create a disaster supply kit
• Have a place to go to in case an evacuation is needed
• Secure your home against any damage from the storm
• Have a pet plan in place
For more information about promotions available for the 2009 hurricane season at BI-LO, please visit www.bi-lo.com.
ABOUT BI-LO
BI-LO,headquartered in Mauldin, South Carolina, operates 214 supermarkets in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee and employs approximately 15,500 people. The company sponsors the annual BI-LO Charity Classic golf tournament each June. The BI-LO Charity Classic has raised more than $48 million in the past 26 years, with grant funding focused on children’s charities, hunger relief and education.
Media Contact:
Amanda Larsen
Erwin-Penland
(864) 672-2810
amanda.larsen@erwinpenland.com
