Магазин Smith's в Рено возобновил работу после снятия эвакуации из-за лесного пожара

Smith’s Lemmon Drive store in Reno reopens after evacuation order lifted Smith’s Food and Drug is set to reopen its Lemmon Drive store has reopened after being permitted to resume operations under the current evacuation order issued by Washoe County. The store at 175 Lemmon Drive will return to normal business hours from 6 a.m. to midnight. The pharmacy and fuel center will also reopen Wednesday, and grocery pickup services will restart Thursday, August 27. “As an essential business providing food and everyday necessities for the community, Smith’s looks forward to resuming operations and serving customers,” the company said. The mayor of Reno has also expressed support for the store’s reopening as an essential business serving residents in the area. Smith’s said the safety of associates and customers remains a priority and that it will continue to monitor conditions and stay in close contact with local officials. “While we are deeply saddened by the impact the Hawk Fire has had on our shared Reno community, we are grateful to reopen our doors and provide food, pharmacy, fuel and other necessities to our neighbors,” said Tina Murray, head of public affairs for Smith’s. “We appreciate the dedication of first responders, city and county officials, and all those working tirelessly to protect and support our community during this difficult time.” The company is also asking customers to support recovery efforts through a Round-Up campaign at checkout. Now through Sunday, September 6, Smith’s stores in northern Nevada will direct Round-Up donations at checkout and in-store coin collection boxes to benefit the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada, which is providing disaster relief and support to individuals and families affected by the fire. Customers can choose to round up their purchase at checkout, with 100% of Round-Up donations benefiting American Red Cross of Northern Nevada wildfire response and relief efforts. Smith’s said it is also making in-kind donations to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and the American Red Cross. The company said it is assisting associates affected by the wildfire through its Helping Hands Fund, which provides financial assistance to associates experiencing unexpected hardships resulting from natural disasters and other emergencies.