{"id":6677,"date":"2021-06-01T18:33:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T18:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=6677"},"modified":"2021-06-01T19:00:57","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T19:00:57","slug":"exchange-supports-military-communities-through-hurricane-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2021\/06\/01\/exchange-supports-military-communities-through-hurricane-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Supports Military Communities Through Hurricane Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a more-active-than-usual hurricane season in 2021\u2014and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making sure military communities will have everything they need to weather the storm<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Exchange\u2019s Merchandising Directorate is working around the clock to proactively build inventory at distribution centers, ensuring items that have historically seen high demand during severe weather, such as water, flashlights, batteries and extension cords, are in stock and ready to ship at a moment\u2019s notice. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Exchange general managers at locations prone to severe weather<\/a> are preparing lists of items they want shipped to their stores ahead of major storms<\/a>. Managers continuously monitor forecasts and communicate with local commands to ensure their communities\u2019 needs are met during hurricanes and tropical storms.<\/p>\n

In 2020, careful planning helped the Exchange care for military communities through five hurricanes, one tropical storm and three typhoons in the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts, Puerto Rico, and the Indo-Pacific theater. The Exchange shipped more than 60,000 supplies to BXs and PXs in each storm\u2019s path.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange has always been there to support Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families during natural disasters,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cLeveraging years of experience supporting communities before and after hurricanes and tropical storms, the Exchange is more capable than ever of caring for Warfighters and their families during hurricane season.\u201d<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Exchange\u2019s Disaster Support Group\u2014a virtual meeting of Exchange leaders worldwide\u2014ensures a constant flow of information about hurricane preparedness at every level of the organization.<\/p>\n

The Exchange also has mobile field exchanges\u2014stores on wheels stocked with snacks, beverages and hygiene essentials\u2014on standby in case of severe storm damage requiring military rescue support in affected communities.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is taking proactive steps to ensure military communities are supported as hurricane season begins. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1JH<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 61st<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.2 billion in dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs over the last 10 years. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or hammettc@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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