SKINNER NURSERIES OPEN FOR BUSINESS AFTER HURRICANE DENNIS

Freeport, FL - Less than 15 hours after being swept by high winds from Hurricane Dennis on Sunday, July 10, Skinner Nurseries Freeport branch in the Florida Panhandle was open for business first thing Monday morning with minimal damage. Hurricane Dennis made landfall Sunday afternoon less than 30 miles west of Freeport as a strong Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 115-120 mph. Due to excellent preparation and strong execution, we are open for business in our Freeport facility the day after a major hurricane made landfall. The fact that our branch sustained minimal damage and relatively no plant material loss is testament to the dedication and resiliency of our Freeport team, stated Kevin Van Dyke, Chief Operating Officer.

In 2004, Florida was struck by four major hurricanes in a six-week period. In all instances, Skinner Nurseries was open the next business day following the storm. Skinner Nurseries provides a wide range of plant material from annual color, shrubs, large trees, and palms to a full line of hardlines, including mulch and soil. Skinner Nurseries is the leading supplier of green goods in the South with 21 distribution centers and 2 farms strategically located throughout the southeast.

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