A&P Establishes Hurricane Preparedness Guide

Northeast Supermarket Leader Urges Customers to Be Storm Safe and
Storm Ready with Key Items that Every Household Needs to Weather a
Storm
MONTVALE, N.J.--(Business Wire)--
With the 2008 hurricane season at its peak, and with three storms
threatening the east coast in the upcoming days, The Great Atlantic &
Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P) (NYSE:GAP) is urging customers to be
Storm Safe and Storm Ready, by planning ahead for the potential
dangerous weather. The Company, through a series of radio spots as
well as through in-store communications at more than 384 A&P,
Waldbaum's, SuperFresh and Pathmark supermarkets, has established a
Hurricane Preparedness Guide, featuring key items that every household
needs to weather the storm safely. At each store location, customers
can receive a take-away that outlines the necessities every family
needs, including:

-- Bottled Water - One gallon per person, per day

-- Food - Ready to eat, nonperishable or canned foods and a
manual can opener

-- Table Needs - Plastic utensils, paper plates and paper towels

-- First Aid - Bandages, sterile gloves, medications,
prescription drugs, etc.

-- Hygiene Items - Toilet paper, moist towelettes, soap,
toothpaste, etc.

-- Child Care Supplies - Diapers, baby wipes, formula, etc.

-- Sanitation - Garbage bags and cleaning supplies such as
chlorine bleach

-- Radio - Battery-powered with extra batteries

-- Phone - Rotary, cell or other model that does not require
electricity

-- Lighting - Flashlights, lanterns, candles and waterproof
matches

-- Signaling Device - Whistle or horn

-- Backups - Extra charger for cell phone, spare set of keys,
extra eye glasses

To download a complete list of disaster supplies, and more helpful
planning guides, visit A&P's website at
http://www.apfreshonline.com/bestormsafe. The website also offer links
to NOAA and FEMA for the latest information on upcoming storms.

Other helpful information includes planning tips offered by A&P
such as checking for loose objects in the yard, staying tuned to the
latest news and remembering to fuel your car before any storm hits.
This hurricane season, don't let another storm arrive without being
completely prepared to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones.
Stock up now at your local A&P, Waldbaum's, SuperFresh or Pathmark
with these storm essentials for you, your family and your pets!

About The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc.

Founded in 1859, A&P is one of the nation's first supermarket
chains. The Company operates 447 stores in 8 states and the District
of Columbia under the following trade names: A&P, Waldbaum's,
Pathmark, Best Cellars, The Food Emporium, Super Foodmart, Super Fresh
and Food Basics. For more information, please visit
http://www.aptea.com.

Mastro Communications, Inc.
Michele Kruchkowski (mkruchkowski@mastrocomm.com)
Stefanie Schiavello (stefanie@mastrocomm.com)
732-469-5700

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