Winn-Dixie urges early storm preparation, announces $150,000 Red Cross donation ahead of hurricane season

In Summary:

Winn-Dixie is emphasizing the importance of early, flexible emergency preparation, noting that even a below-normal hurricane season can still cause significant disruption. The grocer is promoting “all-hazard” readiness, encouraging families to prepare for events ranging from hurricanes and flooding to power outages and wildfires. As part of that effort, Winn-Dixie is donating $150,000 to the American Red Cross to strengthen disaster response and preparedness efforts across the region.

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As National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 1-7) begins, Winn-Dixie is reminding neighbors to prepare early because even with a slightly below-normal hurricane forecast, it only takes one storm to disrupt daily life.

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But the grocer knows that preparation isn’t just about hurricanes. Stocking essential supplies can help neighbors stay ready for severe weather, flooding, boil-water notices, unexpected power outages, and other emergencies, including wildfires like those recently seen across parts of the region.

Community Connection
Winn-Dixie is announcing a $150,000 donation to its long-standing partner, the American Red Cross. The donation will help bolster disaster relief and response efforts following recent wildfires across Florida and southern Georgia while also strengthening preparedness ahead of the upcoming hurricane season.

Key Points:

• Winn-Dixie is urging residents to prepare early ahead of hurricane season and other emergencies
• The company announced a $150,000 donation to the American Red Cross
• Officials stress that preparedness should extend beyond hurricanes to include floods, outages, and wildfire

Correction: An earlier version of this article included background material not intended for publication. That content has been removed. The core reporting, including Winn-Dixie’s storm preparedness message and its $150,000 donation to the American Red Cross, remains unchanged.