Reopening 18 stores after a tornado.
When a national big-box retailer lost power at 18 locations, LDR coordinated emergency power, cleanup, sanitation, and cold storage to help every store reopen.
18 big-box stores back online.
A tornado knocked out power at 18 stores when nearby communities needed them most.
In the spring of 2024, a powerful tornado system struck a region where one of the nation's largest big-box retailers operated 18 brick-and-mortar locations. Every store lost power, putting refrigerated and perishable inventory at risk.
Nearby communities depended on these stores for generators, batteries, bottled water, and emergency supplies. Each hour offline delayed access to necessary goods.
The retailer needed temporary power, debris cleanup, portable sanitation, and refrigerated trailers across all 18 locations. It called LDR to coordinate the response.
LDR coordinated 4 emergency services across 18 locations.
LDR coordinated crews, equipment, local utilities, and site managers to support each store.
How the response unfolded
- Industrial-grade generators restored electricity at affected stores.
- Debris cleanup crews cleared safe access for on-site workers.
- Portable sanitation units provided private, hygienic facilities for workers.
- Refrigerated trailers protected salvageable inventory.
- Direct coordination kept local utility providers and site managers aligned.
All 18 stores resumed operations and supported local recovery.
With the stores reopened, families, first responders, and repair crews could get fuel, food, batteries, and emergency supplies. Based on the response, the retailer awarded LDR an ongoing services contract.
Consistent response across emergencies.
LDR uses one operating model for different events, delivering emergency response at every affected location.
Plan your multi-site response before an emergency.
Talk with LDR about securing power, sanitation, cleanup, and cold storage across your locations.