DALLAS – Experts are predicting a busy Atlantic hurricane season for 2024 and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is standing ready to take care of any affected military communities.
In anticipation of the official start of the hurricane season June 1, the Exchange has worked with local commands to ensure PXs and BXs are ready to support potential recovery and relief missions. Exchanges can also request extra emergency items ahead of storms to secure adequate stock.
Merchandising teams at Exchange headquarters have boosted inventory of high-demand items, such as batteries, flashlights, generators and bottled water, at distribution centers so products can be shipped quickly to stores.
“The Exchange has extensive infrastructure in place, allowing us to do our part in taking care of military communities before and after disaster strikes,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “In lockstep with local commands, the Exchange is fully prepared to support service members and families in times of need.”
Atlantic hurricane season runs through Nov. 30. The Exchange’s Disaster Support Team, a global team composed of Exchange leaders, also monitors weather and works closely with local command through PX and BX teams to keep the organization responsive.
The Exchange’s Waco Distribution Center houses mobile field Exchanges, semi-trailer trucks stocked with food, water and hygiene products, and deploys them at command request to communities affected by disastrous weather events.
The Exchange has long supported communities after severe weather, such as hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in 2017, Hurricane Michael in 2018 and Typhoon Mawar in 2023.
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