We can use mass notification systems to establish communication with employees who may be affected by a disaster and work to share important information that can help protect them and their families during an emergency or crisis. When there is advance warning of a disaster, McKesson takes immediate preparatory measures, such as ordering extra fuel for generators and planning alternate delivery routes in case of highway and road closures. We may move inventory from one location to another or deploy additional personnel to assist with post-crisis activities, including additional customer orders. Based on our experience supporting natural disaster preparedness and recovery efforts, we position extra inventory of medications and supplies that are frequently needed following an event. Examples include insulin for diabetics, dialysis supplies, vaccines for first-responders, antibiotics for viral outbreaks and anti-venom for snakebites as snakes are prevalent following flood conditions. Responding to disasters Supporting our employees The safety and security of our employees is paramount. When disaster strikes, we activate established policies and procedures to help ensure our employees’ safety in the case of an emergency. For example, we can use mass notification systems to establish communication with employees who may be affected by a disaster and work to share important information that can help protect them and their families during the emergency or crisis. In addition to alerting employees and supporting them during a disaster, we also provide assistance for employees to help manage the disaster’s impact. The McKesson Taking Care of Our Own Fund, administered by the Emergency Assistance Foundation, provides cash grants for employees experiencing personal hardship or the effects of a qualified disaster. In FY21, the Fund distributed 628 hardship grants totaling more than $1.3 million, including 34 grants to cover expenses related to natural disasters. Additionally, when a major disaster necessitates evacuation, employees can request immediate response grants, called Get You to Safety grants, to cover the expenses incurred due to a mandatory evacuation. Supporting our customers Catastrophic events such as hurricanes, wildfires and blizzards can quickly overwhelm recovery efforts by shutting down access to, and within, entire towns. Extreme weather disrupts livelihoods and prevents people from receiving critical goods and services — including medical supplies and pharmaceuticals. Working to maintain a seamless supply chain process and continued delivery of essential supplies is a top priority at McKesson. Our team has decades of experience in planning ahead to maintain an uninterrupted supply chain once a disaster hits, and we are also prepared to quickly shift operations in real Introduction Stories Employees Access Equity Climate Operations >Table of Contents | 49 FY21 Impact Report