Cordova Mall 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 Cordova Mall 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 Sarah Berthold, Cordova Mall Director of Marketing & Business Development. “Our center plays a key role in the Pensacola community, 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 Cordova Mall 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 Cordova Mall  

Cordova Mall, an iconic shopping destination that serves the Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Pace and Milton communities, houses an enviable group of stores and restaurants, including Aldo, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dillard’s, Express, Justice, LOFT, Old Navy, Panera Bread, Sephora, World Market and Zoës Kitchen. Cordova Mall is conveniently located at 5100 N 9th Avenue, near Sacred Heart Hospital and Pensacola State College. The center is open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., and on Sunday’s from 12 – 6 p.m. For more information, please call the management office at (850) 477-7562.

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. 

(PENSACOLA, FL) June 28, 2016