What type of emergency preparedness education/tips does Wal-Mart offer to its employees?
For their families? Taking care of our associates is our number one priority, and all of our policies and procedures reflect that priority. Our people are our number one asset, and we recognize that we won’t be able to restore our operations or our communities until our associates and their families feel safe and secure. So, we work hard to ensure that they have access to the information and tools they need to be personally prepared for emergencies. Our 1 ½ million associates in the U.S. plus their families account for roughly 1% of America’s population. Ensuring they’re prepared not only helps to ensure their safety & our company’s resiliency, but it also helps to take pressure off of other responding organizations who will need to care for those who did not prepare. We use a multi-faceted approach to preparedness education via our corporate Associate Preparedness Campaign. By partnering with organizations like the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the Ready.Gov office o
