Trane Technologies Steps Up to the Challenge

Courtesy of Trane Technologies

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, thousands of Trane Technologies (TT) team members in the impacted areas are physically safe, though many face a long recovery ahead like countless others dealing with loss and hardship across the Southeastern U.S.

The Trane Technologies teams have been working around the clock to support their fellow colleagues and families in need, delivering aid including water, fuel, food, living essentials, temporary shower facilities, housing resources and financial assistance through their Helping Hand Fund.

Here is a snippet of the past few days: • 1K employees in Vi dalia plus their families.

Quite a few employees are still without power, water, and cell service. The plant is more stable as of now but was spotty over the last week.

• ey are still trying to account for many employees. Due to no power/cell service, it’s very difficult to get in touch with everyone.

• Tree damage is the most common form of damage. Chainsaw crews have been provided to help out employees with trees down.

• Many employees travel 45-60 miles to get to work – a long way to travel for supplies, too, when gas is hard to get.

• Gas is still limited in the area. Stores that are open may have low stock.

• Last week the line to get help at the plant was over a mile long. People were lining up at 7:30 a.m., aid started at 9:00.

• e plant had lim ited physical damage and is working through how to get back up and running – and identifying who can work.

• At the plant, is providing nonperishable food, water, baby products, hygiene, paper products, wet wipes, diapers, formula, etc. Access to showers, toilets, charging stations.

• 3 or so employees have had total loss of house and several lost their vehicles as well. TT has been able to help with hotels for those who have no place to go home to.

Tara Cargle Ashcraft, Residential Communications Leader, stated, “I remain impressed and inspired by everyone’s commitment to focus on employee care and safety. It’s clear that we’re powered by our people and we need them to be safe and remain safe in order do what we do. At the same time this team is focused on Vidalia, many of the extended team are on similar projects supporting Greenville, Columbia, Newberry, and field employees in Western NC.”

Erica Harrison, Ed. D., CPIM, Materials Planning Manager, added, “I’ve never been more proud to be part of this company. This has been such an humbling week and truly an exercise in gratitude.”

DOT CARES – Dot Foods of Vidalia was on the road bright and early Saturday morning, October 5, as the company donated a semi-truck load of dry food items to those in need in Montgomery County through the Dot Cares program. The truck was unloaded at 6 a.m. at the Montogmery County High School, and volunteers distributed the goods to the public beginning at 9 a.m.

A mile-long line of cars waited in line at Trane for aid.

TCREA MONTHLY MEETING — Toombs County Retired Educators Association recognizes new members at September meeting. (L to R): Front row: Elaine Allen, Heather Stanley, Kim Hamilton, Allison Barr, Back row: Rusty Wright, Donald Parker, Mary Alice Wilder (Membership Chair).