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Valley Link Donates $35,000 to Support West Virginians Recovering from Historic July Floods
September 8, 2026
Media Contact: Lauren Siburkis, (330) 203-8850, lsiburkis@firstenergycorp.com
FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Valley Link Transmission Company LLC (Valley Link) has donated a total of $35,000
to two nonprofit organizations providing critical relief and recovery assistance to West Virginia
families impacted by the historic flooding that swept through the state in July.
The devastating floods struck communities across north-central West Virginia just as the Valley
Link team was conducting its first round of public open houses for the Valley North Project. As
team members met with residents and local stakeholders throughout the region, they witnessed
firsthand the challenges facing families, businesses and communities as flooding and recovery
efforts unfolded. In the weeks that followed, Valley Link maintained its presence in the region,
continuing to engage with residents and local leaders as recovery work got underway.
“When our team was in the region this summer, we witnessed firsthand the destructive impact these
floods had on families and communities. We also saw something else: neighbors helping neighbors and
communities coming together in times of need,” said Alex Weld, Valley Link Project Outreach Lead in
West Virginia. “Valley Link is proud to support those recovery efforts through this donation, and
we remain committed to being a longterm partner in the communities where we work.”
To help meet urgent and ongoing recovery needs, Valley Link has provided financial support to the
following organizations leading relief efforts in affected communities:
- Tygart Valley United Way ($20,000) supports the Lewis Upshur Flood Assistance Fund, providing
flood relief and recovery assistance, including direct payments to eligible households impacted by
the July flooding. - The Upshur Parish House ($15,000) provides emergency assistance to residents in Upshur County,
including food security, housing and utility support, transportation assistance and other critical
services for families facing hardship.
The funding will help the organizations address immediate and long-term recovery needs, including
food assistance, emergency housing and utility support, transportation services, family assistance
programs and broader community recovery efforts.
While each organization will determine how the funding is allocated based on local needs, the
combined $35,000 donation represents a meaningful investment in flood recovery efforts.
Based on national food bank and emergency assistance cost estimates, $35,000 could help provide:
- More than 10,000 meals for families facing food insecurity
- Emergency food boxes for 500 to 1,000 households
- Utility assistance that helps hundreds of families avoid service disconnections
- Transportation support for medical appointments, work and essential services
- Emergency housing and stabilization assistance for families displaced by flooding
“The road to recovery is long for many families affected by July’s flooding, and partnerships like
this help us meet both immediate needs and ongoing challenges,” said Brett White, Chief Executive
Officer of Tygart Valley United Way. “We appreciate Valley Link’s support and their commitment to
the communities they are getting to know through the Valley North Project. This contribution
demonstrates that they are not only interested in building infrastructure in our region, but also
in investing in the well-being of local families
and helping our communities recover and move forward.”