Polaris RANGER Deploys Vehicles to Support Texas-Based Organizations in Recovery Efforts Following Historic Flooding from Tro...
02 October 2019 - 1:45AM
Business Wire
Polaris RANGER, the industry’s No.1-selling utility side-by-side
vehicle, has deployed all-new RANGER 1000 vehicles to support
Jefferson County Emergency Management and the Chambers County
Sheriff’s Office in its recovery efforts following the historic
flooding in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Imelda. Jefferson
County Emergency Management and Chambers County Sheriff’s Office
will use the RANGER 1000 vehicles to access remote areas, transport
supplies and help local citizens affected by Storm Imelda.
“These storms make national news and then most of America goes
about their normal lives, while we deploy significant resources to
assist in the recovery efforts, “ said Coordinator of the Jefferson
County Emergency Management Office Michael White. “The Polaris
RANGER vehicles are uniquely capable of reaching remote areas that
are in critical need of assistance. We are deeply thankful for
Polaris RANGER in helping in aiding the citizens of Jefferson
County.”
Tropical Storm Imelda triggered dangerous flooding forcing the
rescue or evacuation of at least 6,000 citizens. The quickly
developing storm dumped as much as 40 inches of rain in some parts
of the Lone Star State, causing government officials to declare a
state of emergency for much of southeastern Texas and encouraging
residents to seek higher ground immediately.
“Imelda has devastated the eastern half of Chambers County, a
largely rural area, where the rugged terrain makes transportation
challenging,” said Sheriff of the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office
Brian Hawthorne. “Polaris RANGER recognized the need for support
and stepped in to help us as we provide relief for our citizens and
work to recover our community.”
“The volume and level of destruction we are seeing from these
powerful storms is staggering,” said Polaris Vice President of
Marketing Off-Road Vehicles Kyle Duea. “Texas has been extremely
hard hit in recent years, and as an organization, we are committed
to supporting recovery efforts with our highly-capable utility
vehicles.”
Polaris Inc. has a long history of supporting disaster relief
efforts through work with organizations, such as Team Rubicon, and
through its ongoing partnership with The Salvation Army and the
Polaris Rescue and Relief Fleet. To find more information about
Polaris RANGER, visit ranger.polaris.com and join the conversation
on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About Polaris As the global leader in powersports,
Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and
enriching experiences and services that have invited people to
discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. With
annual 2018 sales of $6.1 billion, Polaris’ high-quality product
line-up includes the Polaris RANGER, RZR and GENERAL side-by-side
off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian
Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot
moto-roadsters; snowmobiles; and deck, cruiser and pontoon boats,
including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances
the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories, along
with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including Transamerican Auto
Parts. Polaris’ presence in adjacent markets includes military and
commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles.
Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100
countries across the globe. www.polaris.com
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