Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg 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 Lisa Jones, director of marketing and business development at Williamsburg Premium Outlets. “Our center plays a key role in the Williamsburg area 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 Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg Premium Outlets:
Williamsburg Premium Outlets is a 526,289 square-foot outlet shopping center located in historic Williamsburg, Va. The center is home to 135 brand name stores including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, BCBG Max Azria, Burberry, Coach, Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, DKNY, Dooney & Bourke, Hugo Boss, J.Crew, Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors, Nautica, Nike, North Face, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour and more at savings of 25 to 65 percent every day. For a map and store listings, as well as directions, events and tourism resources, visit: premiumoutlets.com.
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.
