The Target store in Barboursville will remain closed for an extended period following a sudden shutdown last week due to a hill slip and water leak.
The company announced this in a statement on Saturday, addressing the situation at their Merritt Creek Farm shopping center location.
Target Addresses Safety Concerns, Supports Local Barboursville Community
Target actively addresses the land shifts beneath its Barboursville store, highlighting safety concerns. The company collaborates with local emergency teams as the shifting ground poses a safety risk. Target has informed nearby homeowners about the situation and is taking measures to assist them.
Together with local authorities, Target has secured the area. The company's engineers are assessing the situation to find the best way to stabilize the property. For safety reasons, the Barboursville store will remain closed for an extended time.
Target is arranging for its employees to work at other nearby stores during this period. Ensuring the safety of its staff and customers is Target's main concern.
The company thanks the Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department, Cabell County Emergency Services, and city officials for their support and cooperation.
Target has announced that its Barboursville store will stay closed for an extended time as they address the current situation. The company emphasizes that the safety of its staff and customers is their utmost priority.
Earlier this month, the store had to shut down temporarily to allow structural engineers and utility workers to assess the damage to water and sewer lines on the property.
They thanked the Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department, Cabell County Emergency Services, and local government officials for their collaboration.
Although the water problem has been resolved, there's still significant work required before the store can reopen to the public.
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Barboursville Target Closure Raises Safety Worries Among Locals
The prolonged shutdown of the Target store in the region is causing inconvenience for shoppers and safety concerns in Barboursville. A resident of the Meadowcreek subdivision, located just outside the village limits of Barboursville, shared her apprehensions about the hill slip near the Merritt Creek Farm shopping center, where Target is situated.
Delores Esque, residing at 5 Meadow Creek, initially felt alarmed but became calm as more information became available. "At first, we were quite worried, but now we understand the situation better," she stated.
Esque mentioned that an engineer friend inspected the land behind her house, which is not directly adjacent to Target, and assured her that the landslide unlikely impacted her property.
However, Esque still holds concerns for those living nearer to the slide. She noted that she hadn't been informed of any potential need to evacuate her home as of Thursday. "We haven't been told about any possible evacuations," she commented.
On Thursday, Mayor Chris Tatum of Barboursville stated that all parties are working together effectively to resolve the slip and utility issues. "Our main focus is removing any safety risks," he mentioned.
He expressed confidence that Target and its engineers are ensuring nearby homes remain safe. The Mayor emphasized the town's commitment to helping the store reopen quickly.
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