Publix has just sent this alert to buyers before future closings
The main supermarket chain makes changes that could affect your next visit.
Depending on where you live, there is a good chance that youCount in Publix for your shopping. The regional supermarket chain has raised a dedicated fans base thanks to its wide selection of competitive products and prices - without mentioning its beloved sandwiches and prepared foods. And withJust over 1,300 locations Throughout the southeast, they are a practical option for many that have no time to save in their schedule in the aisles. But take note if you plan a shopping trip because Publix sent an alert to buyers on future closings. Read the rest to see what you need to know before your next grocery race.
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A major hurricane recently touched earth in the United States
Early the morning of September 28,Hurricane Ian made his first land In the United States, as he was on the ground between Tampa and Fort Myers, Florida. Weather reports have shown that the storm was just below category 5 status, bringing heavy rain and maximum winds sustained up to 155 miles per hour, according toThe New York Times. The storm devastated Cuba yesterday, eliminating electricity across the island and killing two people.
The officials spent the last days preparing for the arrival of the storm. Tampa airports, Saint Petersburg and Orlandoanchored all their flights And closed as the storm approached. And Tuesday, the governor of Florida.Ron Desantis Expanded evacuation orders For more than 2 million people in vulnerable areas along the coast,The Washington Post reports.
"It is a lot of unpleasant time that we reserve ourselves in the coming days," said Desantis at a press conference on Tuesday.
Publix has just sent an alert to customers about its planned closures and changes in store hours.
While residents are preparing for the worst and hope the best, businesses on the storm path also make changes in anticipation of his arrival, including grocery stores. In a press release on September 27, Publix announced that it was going to change the opening hours andClosing of certain locations in Florida.
"Please keep in mind that the hours can be adjusted, and the status of individual stores is likely to change the track of the Hurricane Ian and the projected impacts. As always, our priority remains on the safety of our partners , customers and communities ","Hannah Herring, said a company spokesperson, in a statement sent by email received by theOrlando Sentinel.
According to the company, some stores were to close at 3 p.m. Tuesday, while others would close at 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. The locations should remain closed on Thursday, September 29.
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The closures will affect these publix stores in the planned path of the storm.
To help keep informed customers,Publix launched a page Follow the storm and publish all the changes provided for during opening hours at specific places. As of September 28, a total of 455 locations will be assigned, according to the website of the supermarket chain.
Closings mainly affectCenter of Center of Florida. They include Sumter, Orange, Citrus, Seminole, Marion, Osceola and Volusia, reports WOFL Affiliate WOFL Local Orlando Fox. Two locations in the county of Lake are also affected, listed as 717 N 14th Street in Leesburg and 1120 Bichara Boulevard in the villages. OtherTouched counties of the Tampa region Include Charlotte, Necklace, Desoto, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk, local Fox reports WTVT.
The company says that many stores should reopen by the end of the week.
According to Publix, many closed stores should reopen at 7 am on September 30. However, customers can find the most up -to -date information on theFollow -up of the designated storms, by business tweet.
Of course, Publix is not the only closed grocery store due to the extreme weather. Winn-Dixie also announced that it would closedozens of its locations Through the state in anticipation of the arrival of the storm on Wednesday. The supermarket chain has provided a complete list of temporarily closed stores and said it would update it regularly throughout the day.
The closures could make the task difficult for anyone left on the path of the storm. At a press conference early in the morning on September 28, Desantis warned that people in certain regions who had chosen to stay in place during the storm shouldNo longer trying to flee. "It is no longer possible to evacuate safely," he warned, by The New York Post . "It's time to be silent and prepare for this storm. Do what you need to do to stay safe. If you are where this storm is approaching, you are already in dangerous conditions. This will get worse very quickly. So. Please reprimand itself, "he advised.
