–$100,000 donation made to American Red Cross, NRG Power2Serve
vehicle deployed to Central Texas–
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 4, 2015--
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:
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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.
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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
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