Snowstorms and Supermarket Economics
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-02-09/snowstorms-and-supermarket-economics
The Washington area is preparing for another winter storm. Area grocery stores are bracing for long lines and a surge in demand. And shoppers are hoping to pick up last-minute essentials like milk and toilet paper to ride out the weather. We find get a behind-the-scenes look at how area supermarkets prepare for major weather events.
Guests
Jeff Metzger
Publisher/President, Food World and Food Trade News
Kim Brown
Vice President of Public Affairs and Community Relations at Giant Supermarkets
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Kojo,
I've not been able to listen for the past few minutes so perhaps you've said this, but when planning your trip to Giant or anywhere else, make sure you keep emergency supplies in mind, such as a 3-day supply not just of food, but of WATER.
The American Red Cross encourages residents to prepare to "Shelter in Place" and to do so, they should put an EMERBENCY PLAN together and BUILD AN EMERGENCY KIT.
Kim mentioned batteries and many other items -- there are great lists at www.redcrossnca.org (that's the site for the National Capital Area chapter of the Red Cross).
We have only a few hours before this storm will hit us, so we're really encuoraging folks to PLAN and PREPARE.
Together, we can all stay safe!