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Hurricane Preparedness

Winter Storms  |  Hurricanes  |  Floods  |  Earthquakes  |  Tornados  |  Power Outages  |  Wildfires
 

For emergency help 24 hours a day, call 800-CALL-WWG (800-225-5994)

Grainger is available around the clock to help in the event of an emergency.
Call 800-CALL-WWG (800-225-5994) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the event of
an emergency.

Our Hurricane Preparedness Guide has checklists, product solutions and
guidelines for taking action ahead of time to minimize damage. Download the
Hurricane Preparedness Guide
[PDF].

Grainger has the products you need to prepare for hurricanes and make repairs after one. We also have services and additional hurricane resources to help you.


Before and During a Hurricane

• Plan an evacuation route that will
  take you 20-50 miles inland.

• Request a disaster-readiness
  plan from local authorities.
• Set up a communications check-in   plan with workers.
• Board up windows with 5/8"
  marine plywood.
• Secure objects that might become
  airborne.
• Stockpile emergency supplies.
• Install straps to strengthen the
  connection between the roof
  and the frame of your building.
• Protect inventory by storing it off
  the floor.
View a list of supplies you need BEFORE a hurricane strikes.
View Two-Way Radios
Two-Way
Radios
Portable GFCI
Portable GFCI
View Extension Cord Sets
Extension Cord
Sets
View Flashlights
Flashlights
View Safety Kits
Safety Kits
View First Aid supplies
First Aid
View Generators
Generators
View Padlocks
Padlocks
View Dehumidifiers
Dehumidifiers
View Carpet Dryers
Carpet Dryers
View Duct Tape
Duct Tape
View Safety Cans
Safety Cans


After a Hurricane

• Listen to the radio for
  information.

• Check for gas leaks. Do not smoke
  or light matches.
• Carefully check the electrical
  system; leave if unsafe.
• Unplug appliances and let them dry.
  Disinfect if necessary.
• If water pipes are damaged, turn
  off main water valve.
• Check with authorities before
  using water.
• Aid the injured, but avoid moving an
  unconscious person unless he is in   imminent danger of further injury.
View a list of supplies to help RECOVER from a hurricane.
View Hand Protection
Gloves
View Protective Clothing
Protective
Clothing
View Boots
Boots
View Hand Sanitizer
Hand Sanitizer
View Disinfectant
Disinfectant
View Battery Chargers and Boosters
Battery Chargers
& Boosters
View Tarpaulins
Tarpaulins
View Chain Saws
Chain Saws
View Recip Saws
Recip Saws
View Portable Coolers
Portable Coolers
View Disposable Respirators
Disposable
Respirators
View Gas Detection Equipment
Gas Detection
Equipment
Simply order online and have your items shipped, or use Will Call and have them waiting at your local branch. You can also order online from our Emergency Preparedness Product List.


Services and Additional Hurricane Resources

Grainger services
Grainger provides special emergency services to our customers and their communities.

After-hours emergencies
When an emergency occurs after business hours, call 1-800-CALL-WWG (1-800-225-5994) and we will open a branch for you. A $50.00 fee may apply.

 

Emergency support teams
When an emergency unfolds, we have a plan in place that quickly mobilizes internal and external resources to assist troubled communities.

Extended hours and personnel
During major emergencies, Grainger branches stay open 24 hours (unless curfews are imposed by
local authorities). Additional personnel are brought
in to take orders, assist customers at the counter, and load trucks. Our Call Centers are able to accept phone orders 24 hours a day.
 Essential product availability
Within hours of an emergency, trailers containing critical products are dispatched to support the relief effort. Contingency plans with our suppliers allow us to provide additional equipment quickly.
Additional hurricane resources
• The American Red Cross provides a comprehensive table of contents covering hurricane topics.
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers extensive information online.
• The Weather Channel tracks weather nationally and includes an extensive section about tropical storms
   with up-to-date storm warnings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Download our handy Hurricane Product Checklist
Grainger stocks an extensive line of Rayovac products
Grainger stocks an extensive line of Rayovac products.

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