We are actively collaborating with the community, local authorities and businesses to support recovery activities. Our efforts have included road clearing and repairs, the provision of temporary power supply to organizations in greatest need, the supply of fuel and working with the cities of Spruce Pine and Bakersville to establish temporary water supply systems for residents.
Thanks to Sibelco’s long-standing commitment to sustainability, which includes measures to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events such as Hurricane Helene, our operations have shown resilience. The initial assessment indicates that our operating facilities in the Spruce Pine region have only sustained minor damage. Detailed assessments are ongoing. Our dedicated teams are on-site, conducting cleanup and repair activities to restart operations as soon as we can.
Restoring power remains crucial to resuming our operations. The repair of power lines leading to our plants has progressed significantly. We expect to give a further update on the status of power supply in the near term.
Our final product stock has not been impacted. We are working closely with our customers to assess their needs and plan the restart of product shipments as soon as we can.
Our thoughts are with all those affected by Hurricane Helene. We extend our gratitude to our employees, the first responders, and the construction crews who are working tirelessly on recovery activities in the region.
