An already tough year is harder for many after a derecho swept through Iowa this summer, leaving a path of destruction. 

As derecho recovery continues, are you struggling to find needed supplies? Or looking for a single source to quickly get supplies? Whether you’re looking for tarps, safety equipment, chainsaws, cutting tools, pressure washers, paint eq­­uipment, generator accessories or a combination of these items, check out Grainger Industrial Supplies. They have thousands of products in stock to prepare, respond and recover from disasters.

An Iowa Farm Bur­eau Partner of Choice, Grainger provides free standard ground shipping and Farm Bureau member pricing on selected product categories when ordering with the Iowa Farm Bureau account number 855921243. 

In emergencies, Grainger offers 24/7 after-hours emergency service by calling 1-800-CALL-WWG. Grainger can relocate critical supplies in their national network to distribution centers and branches closest to affected areas. For example, generators can be quickly deployed to areas needing power. 

Orders can be placed online at www.Grainger.com/FarmBureau or by phone at 800-472-4643 and are shipped same day when plac­ed by 5 p.m. local time Monday through Friday. Depending on where you live, you can also visit a local Grainger branch in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux Falls or Omaha. Be sure to use the Iowa Farm Bureau account number. 

Take steps now to prepare before the next storm hits. Stock up on cleaning supplies, emergency lighting, batteries, per­­sonnel safety eq­­uipment and more. Grainger’s Storm Checklist and online catalog of emergency supplies are posted on www.IowaFarmBureau.com/member-benefits. 

Sign up for discounts

Do you already have a Grainger account? Send your name, address and Grainger account number to EGeorge@ifbf.org to request the Farm Bureau member discounts and free standard shipping be applied to your existing Grainger account.