A convoy of Walmart trucks loaded with relief supplies gathers near Raceland, La., as it prepares to enter New Orleans immediately following Hurricane Katrina.
Whether the disaster is a fire, flood or hurricane, Walmart and its Foundation are first in line to lend a helping hand to the communities we serve. In the aftermath of a disaster, basic needs become paramount and many of the products Walmart and Sam's Club contribute can save lives. Working collaboratively with the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army, Walmart and its Foundation are able to provide life-sustaining items and much needed peace of mind to those in need of assistance. We’re proud to support disaster relief efforts in communities around the world.
When disasters strike, they can have a tremendous impact on a community. Fast, reliable access to vital supplies can make all the difference in areas that are facing overwhelming damage and destruction. At Walmart, we have the unique ability to draw from both our resources and our logistics network to distribute relief supplies to communities in need immediately after a disaster takes place.
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Although disasters are truly devastating events, preparation for them is something that can help save resources as well as lives.
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