Williams Announces Immediate Support for Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts, Commitment to Ongoing Support for Employees & the R...
August 30 2017 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
Williams (NYSE: WMB) today announced it is contributing $500,000
to the United Way of Greater Houston's flood relief fund. The
company, which has long supported the United Way in its locations
across the United States, is also deploying direct assistance
efforts for any of its nearly 900 employees in Houston and
surrounding areas in the Gulf who are in need as a result of this
unprecedented event.
“Williams has had a major presence in the Houston area for
decades and our thoughts and prayers are with all of those
affected, and especially our employees and their families, many of
whom have deep roots in the community,” said Williams’ President
and Chief Executive Officer Alan Armstrong. “While the effects of
Hurricane Harvey are still ongoing and uncertain, we are focused on
making sure our employees remain safe and are receiving necessary
assistance. Additionally, we are committed to supporting the
long-term recovery and rebuilding of the Texas Gulf Coast.”
Armstrong said that Williams employees affected by Harvey are
being supported through its emergency disaster relief fund, which
includes direct assistance for Williams employees with immediate
financial needs. Williams employees outside of the affected areas
can also contribute directly to the fund to support fellow
employees and their families. As part of its corporate charitable
giving program, Williams matches contributions made by its
employees and its retirees.
Armstrong continued, “In addition to supporting our employees in
need, we have many other employees who are joining in volunteer
efforts to help their neighbors and communities deal with this
unprecedented natural disaster.”
The company will continue to monitor needs in the area and,
consistent with its core values and beliefs, will determine other
ways to assist throughout the gulf coast region.
About Williams
Williams (NYSE: WMB) is a premier provider of large-scale
infrastructure connecting U.S. natural gas and natural gas products
to growing demand for cleaner fuel and feedstocks. Headquartered in
Tulsa, Okla., Williams owns approximately 74 percent of Williams
Partners L.P. (NYSE: WPZ). Williams Partners is an
industry-leading, large-cap master limited partnership with
operations across the natural gas value chain including gathering,
processing and interstate transportation of natural gas and natural
gas liquids. With major positions in top U.S. supply basins,
Williams Partners owns and operates more than 33,000 miles of
pipelines system wide – including the nation’s largest volume and
fastest growing pipeline – providing natural gas for clean-power
generation, heating and industrial use. Williams Partners’
operations touch approximately 30 percent of U.S. natural gas.
www.williams.com
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believes any such statements are based on reasonable assumptions,
there is no assurance that actual outcomes will not be materially
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harbor” protections provided under the Private Securities Reform
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