Reliant and NRG Respond with Funds and Hands-On Support for Texas Flood Relief
June 04 2015 - 7:11PM
Business Wire
–$100,000 donation made to American Red Cross,
NRG Power2Serve vehicle deployed to Central Texas–
Blue sky and sunshine have returned after weeks of rain and
intense flooding, but a long recovery effort looms for many in
Texas. More than 35 trillion gallons of rain – enough to cover the
entire state in eight inches of water – fell in May, according to
the National Weather Service, affecting thousands of lives.
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NRG’s mobile power support vehicle,
Power2Serve, has deployed to Wimberley, TX and provides power and
hands-on support to aid people who have been affected by recent
flooding. (Photo: Business Wire)
To come to the aid of people who have been affected, Reliant, an
NRG company, is donating $100,000 to support the American Red
Cross’ ongoing disaster relief and emotional counseling efforts. In
addition, NRG’s mobile power support vehicle, Power2Serve, has
deployed to Wimberley and is set up to provide power and
connectivity to Team Rubicon, a non-profit disaster relief
organization of veterans, first responders and civilians
coordinating clean-up, debris removal and volunteer management in
Hays and Caldwell counties.
“Our hearts go out to those communities struggling to return to
a semblance of normal life at this challenging time,” said
Elizabeth Killinger, President of NRG Retail and Reliant. “Our
donation will support the American Red Cross as it continues to
provide shelter, clothing and food to those in need across Texas.
Deploying Power2Serve to assist Team Rubicon in Wimberley’s
recovery effort is another way we are helping those who have been
most affected.”
“We rely on the generosity of our donors like NRG,” said Charles
Blake, division disaster executive, American Red Cross. “We have a
tremendous amount of work ahead and this gift will allow us to
remain flexible and get aid into the hands of people as quickly as
possible.”
NRG’s Power2Serve vehicle provides hands-on support when
disasters strike. Power2Serve is a 26-foot long truck, equipped
with solar and diesel generators and a custom canopy, dispatched to
locations in need of support. The NRG Power2Serve team:
- Creates a transportable,
climate-controlled pavilion where emergency personnel can gather to
charge electronics, access Wi-Fi, stay up-to-date on news and
more.
- Brings 40 kW of diesel and
solar electric generators to power operations, lighting in the
pavilion and a heavy extension cord to emergency management
centers.
For those who want to help with the relief effort, the American
Red Cross is accepting donations to help provide food, water and
shelter to people who have lost their homes or who have to leave
their home. Visit www.redcross.org to donate today.
Anyone affected by the storms and who needs Red Cross assistance
should call its hotline at 877-500-8645. Reliant customers who have
been affected by flooding and need special assistance related to
their electricity service should call Reliant customer care at
713-207-7777 or 866-222-7100, both lines are open 24/7. Reliant
customers can also email service@reliant.com and receive a response
within 24 hours, or chat with us online at reliant.com.
About NRG
NRG is leading a customer-driven change in the U.S. energy
industry by delivering cleaner and smarter energy choices, while
building on the strength of the nation’s largest and most diverse
competitive power portfolio. A Fortune 200 company, we create value
through reliable and efficient conventional generation while
driving innovation in solar and renewable power, electric vehicle
ecosystems, carbon capture technology and customer-centric energy
solutions. Our retail electricity providers serve almost 3 million
residential and commercial customers throughout the country. More
information is available at nrg.com. Connect with NRG Energy on
Facebook and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.
About Reliant, an NRG company
Reliant provides electricity, smart energy solutions and energy
services to business and residential customers across Texas.
Reliant is part of NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG), a Fortune 200
company that is at the forefront of changing how people think
about, buy and use energy. Backed by a diverse portfolio of nearly
140 power generating facilities that can support millions of homes
and businesses nationwide, NRG’s retail businesses, including
Reliant, serve almost 3 million customers in 10 states and the
District of Columbia. Collectively, NRG’s retail brands are the
largest providers of electricity in Texas. For more information
about Reliant products and services, please visit reliant.com and
connect with Reliant on Facebook at facebook.com/reliantenergy and
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