09/27/2022 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/26/2022 18:35
The National Hurricane Center expects Hurricane Ian to gain strength and become a potentially damaging hurricane that could make landfall in Florida in the coming days.
Amazon teams across the U.S. are ready to support communities impacted by the storm, and the company is prepared to use its infrastructure, technology, and inventory to support those in need.
Below are some of the actions we've taken to be ready to provide aid as soon as it's needed:
"We know that when natural disasters strike, communities quickly need help-and we are mobilizing our teams and using our technology and infrastructure to be able to assist those in need as soon as possible," said Abe Diaz, head of Amazon Disaster Relief. "Hurricane Ian is likely to be a powerful hurricane by the time it makes landfall, and we are using our logistics expertise and artificial intelligence technology to proposition the most needed products at the most effective locations."
Amazon will continue to monitor this storm and rally its teams to assist communities in coordination with relief organizations and local authorities. Since its creation in 2017, Amazon Disaster Relief has donated more than 20 million items in response to 95 disasters and humanitarian crises.
Learn more about Amazon Disaster Relief.