LG&E and KU Foundation’s donation will support critical services, financial support and cleanup efforts.
(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – The LG&E and KU Foundation has donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross to help families and area residents who are recovering from last month’s devastating floods in Eastern Kentucky.
Red Cross volunteers and partners are still boots on the ground, and these funds will help the impacted communities with sheltering, food, critical services, financial assistance and cleanup efforts.
“Our company and our employees strive to support our fellow Kentuckians through challenges, and we hope this contribution provides some relief and healing,” said LG&E and KU Vice President-Electric Distribution Peter Waldrab.
As a board member for the American Red Cross Louisville Area Chapter-Regional Headquarters and Disaster Action Team volunteer, Waldrab understands firsthand the important work being done and assistance provided to help families and residents who’ve lost everything to a disaster.
“We are grateful for the long-standing support from our partners at LG&E and KU who help us in building more resilient communities by helping individuals and families be ready for emergencies, in addition to their support in times of disaster,” said Nadine McCrindle, CEO, Red Cross Kentucky Region. “Disasters can happen at any time, often without warning, changing lives forever in just minutes. Their support for the recent Eastern Kentucky floods helps us to give comfort and hope to hundreds of families impacted by this devastating disaster. Since the flooding began a month ago, we have been able to provide hot meals, safe shelter, relief supplies, emotional support, health services and financial assistance.”
According to the Red Cross, the organization and its community partners have provided thousands of overnight shelter stays and more than 60,000 meals and snacks in Eastern Kentucky. They’re providing financial assistance and essential items, including clean-up kits and ceramic space heaters and blankets to combat the cold. They’re assisting families who must replace everything from eyeglasses and medications to basic home goods.
For those interested in supporting recovery efforts in Eastern Kentucky, visit redcross.org/local/kentucky to make a donation or learn more about ways to help.
Visit lge-ku.com/community to learn more about the LG&E and KU Foundation and the company’s giving initiatives and employee volunteerism.
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Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 335,000 natural gas and 436,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 545,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and 28,000 in five counties in Virginia. More information is available at www.lge-ku.com and www.pplweb.com.
