O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Updates Status of Stores Affected By Katrina

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Updates Status of Stores Affected By Katrina

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. announced that the majority of stores in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina have reopened. As of 1:00 p.m. CST Thursday, only 19 stores remain closed, 10 of which are ready to reopen once clearance has been given by the authorities. One store has sustained serious damage, and the status of the remaining eight stores is uncertain at this time due to very limited access to some of the affected areas.

SPRINGFIELD, MO — O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. announced that the majority of stores in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina have reopened. As of 1:00 p.m. CST Thursday, only 19 stores remain closed, 10 of which are ready to reopen once clearance has been given by the authorities. One store has sustained serious damage, and the status of the remaining eight stores is uncertain at this time due to very limited access to some of the affected areas.

“Considering the extent of the overall damage sustained in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, we feel very fortunate. We have initiated shipments of relief supplies and monetary assistance to our affected team members through our Team Member Emergency fund,” stated Greg Henslee, CEO and co-president.

“Our team members have pulled together to quickly reopen our distribution center in Mobile, AL and surrounding stores to provide much needed supplies to the customers in these areas,” said Ted Wise, COO and co-president.

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