Polaris Donating Vehicles and Supplies to Aid in Hurricane Helene and Milton Relief Efforts

Serving our local communities is a foundational component of the Polaris Geared for Good mindset. Whether through vehicle or supply donations or volunteering, our employees, and the broader Polaris family, including our nationwide dealer network, has a long history of acting.

As an organization, The Polaris Foundation has been donating vehicles to the Salvation Army’s Rescue and Relief Fleet for more than decade to aid in various recovery efforts. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we sent five new RANGER XD 1500 vehicles to expand their fleet and further aid recovery efforts in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. Crews onsite use Polaris RANGERs to access remote areas, often hauling equipment, medical supplies, or meals to survivors and volunteers. Polaris also sent 20 generators to the Salvation Army following Hurricane Milton. 

In addition to off-road vehicles, Polaris sent more than 200 generators, 200 quarts of oil, and several other supplies directly to North Carolina to support fire stations, and more rural mountain communities that continue to be without access to power. These efforts were supported by partners like SpaceX and NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, along with local dealer partner Interstate Cycle in Mooresville, NC. 

Other local area Polaris dealers are also acting, including Sloan’s Motorcycle-ATV, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, whose employees are spearheading donation efforts of money, food and water. Employees will be joining forces with others to create a group of over 230 vehicles traveling to Gerton, North Carolina, to aid in providing supplies, assist in clearing debris, and provide rescue and relief. 

Across the U.S., Polaris is leveraging its internal giving platform, Polaris Gives, to provide employees the opportunity to double their donation through its donation match employee program.

Watching the broader off-road community rally together and activate in support of its neighbors in need is inspiring and Polaris is proud to play a part in supporting the efforts.