Chicago Premium Outlets recognizes as 'stormready' by National Weather Service
AURORA, Ill. (June 27, 2016) - Chicago Premium Outlets is pleased to announce that, through continued efforts to increase shopper safety in the face of severe weather, it has been awarded the designations of being "StormReady®" and "Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors™" by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service.
The designations recognize Chicago Premium Outlets for its preparedness to handle all types of severe and potentially life-threatening weather situations through communications infrastructures, community outreach and hazardous weather training. Simon is the first REIT to achieve this status at all of its locations nationwide.
"We are grateful to the National Weather Service for providing us with this distinction," said Phil Whitsel, area manager of Chicago Premium Outlets. "Our center plays a key role in the Aurora community, and the safety and security of area residents and visitors is of utmost importance. Leading by example, our hope is that other organizations that serve as community gathering places will follow suit."
"Simon Property Group proactively shares NOAA's vision of building a Weather-Ready Nation," said Chris Maier, national warning coordination meteorologist of NOAA's National Weather Service. "We welcome Chicago Premium Outlets as a StormReady and Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador partner. Their comprehensive emergency management and security program helps their tenants and patrons stay ready, responsive and resilient to extreme weather events."
The National Weather Service's StormReady program is a partnership with emergency management that helps reduce risk and increases community resilience to hazards. For more information, please visit www.stormready.noaa.gov.
About Chicago Premium Outlets
Recently expanded, Chicago Premium Outlets is the largest outlet center in the Chicago market and ninth largest outdoor outlet center in North America. Located 38 miles west of downtown Chicago off Interstate 88 at Farnsworth Ave. North in Aurora, Ill., the center is a top destination for unsurpassed everyday savings on fashion and popular brands including Adidas, Arc'teryx, Coach, Columbia Sportswear, Gap Factory Store, Levi's Outlet Store, Michael Kors, Movado Company Store, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Tommy Hilfiger, UGG Australia, Vera Bradley and Wellensteyn.
About Simon
Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and an S&P100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual sales. For more information, visit simon.com.