CITY OF COMMERCE, Calif.,
April 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 99
Cents Only Stores is partnering with the American Red Cross
L.A. Region's PrepareLA campaign by promoting to the broader LA
community the many affordable disaster items needed for emergency
preparedness kits carried regularly in 99 Cents Only
Stores.
In the wake of recent natural disasters, the 99 Cents Only
Stores and the American Red Cross are urging the Los Angeles community to be prepared for
emergency situations. Building a complete emergency kit could mean
survival for our residents.
In the trough of the worst economy since the Great Depression,
many people are unable to find extra money to prepare for something
they feel may or may not happen. We know how the public feels, and
we want to give them peace of mind that in a time of disaster, they
will have a proper and complete emergency kit on hand and ready to
utilize at any moment.
All stores, including the 85 stores in Los Angeles County, feature prominent Red
Cross displays with essential disaster supplies, including first
aid supplies, water, flashlights, batteries in assorted sizes,
toothpaste and toothbrush, trash bags, toilet tissue, baby wipes
and nonperishable food items.
"We are pleased to be partnering with the Red Cross to help our
communities prepare for emergencies, without spending a lot of
money doing so. Consumers can save more when they shop 99
Cents Only Stores first for their emergency preparedness
supplies," said Eric Schiffer, CEO,
99 Cents Only Stores.
The Red Cross recommends that residents have disaster kits for
every location, including home, car, work or school and urges
families with pets to include provisions for the feeding and care
of their animals. Residents are also urged to keep valid
identifications and important documents in water-proof, plastic
bags.
"We know that personal preparedness is critical in surviving a
major disaster, and we are very grateful to the 99 Cents Only
Stores for helping the Red Cross get our community members
prepared," said Paul Schulz, CEO,
American Red Cross Los Angeles Region.
For a complete list of essential emergency kit items please
click here.
For more information about disaster preparedness, please visit
the Red Cross website www.preparesocal.org
Contact:
99 Cents Only Stores
Erin Myrick
323-864-0025
SOURCE 99-Cent Only Stores