FORTIS INC. PRESIDENT AND CEO THANKS CORPORATION'S EMPLOYEES
March 25 2020 - 9:20AM
Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX/NYSE: FTS)
President and Chief Executive Officer Barry Perry today
acknowledged and thanked employees for the important work they are
doing across its operations in Canada, the United States and the
Caribbean. Fortis employees are maintaining and operating the
electricity grids and natural gas networks that are delivering the
energy required to run essential services in their local
communities through this COVID-19 crisis.
"As we continue to respond to the current
COVID-19 pandemic, I want to thank our 9,000 Fortis employees for
their work and dedication to ensure the electricity grid and
natural gas network remains strong," said Barry Perry, President
and CEO, Fortis. "Like other frontline workers in healthcare,
emergency services, food supply, telecommunications and crucial
government services, work performed by our employees is essential.
This allows our medical personnel to focus on what matters most –
the health of those affected by this virus. It also allows our
customers to be comfortable and secure at home during this
time."
In the energy utility sector, critical work is
carried out by control centre operators; generation, transmission
and distribution technicians; system planners; customer service
representatives; field construction workers; and more.
"At this time, we are very focused on the health
and safety of our employees and are collaborating with industry
colleagues to ensure the same highly disciplined approach to safety
our sector is known for prevails during the pandemic response,"
said Mr. Perry.
Throughout its North American enterprise, Fortis
employees are focused only on necessary work. In addition, those
who are able to work from home are doing so. The Corporation
recently announced its annual and special meeting in May 2020 will
take place online to respect the health and safety of all
concerned. The Corporation intends to return to an in-person
meeting in future years.
About FortisFortis is a leader
in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry
with 2019 revenue of $8.8 billion and total assets of $53 billion
as at December 31, 2019. The Corporation's 9,000 employees serve
utility customers in five Canadian provinces, nine U.S. states and
three Caribbean countries. Fortis shares are listed on the TSX and
NYSE and trade under the symbol FTS. Additional information can be
accessed at www.fortisinc.com, www.sedar.com,
or www.sec.gov.
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For more information, please contact
Investor Enquiries: Ms. Stephanie Amaimo Vice
President, Investor Relations Fortis Inc. 248.946.3572
samaimo@fortisinc.com Media Enquiries: Ms. Karen
McCarthy Vice President, Communications and Corporate Affairs
Fortis Inc. 709.737.5323 media@fortisinc.com
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