FirstEnergy Foundation Powers Hope for Marion County Flood Victims with $10,000 United Way Grant
FAIRMONT, W.Va., Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Reflecting care for the community, the FirstEnergy Foundation has donated $10,000 to the Tygart Valley United Way to support local individuals and families still reeling from severe flash flooding in Marion County earlier this summer.
The grant helps provide emergency essentials like clothing and cleaning supplies, assists families with obtaining permanent housing and replaces critical items such as water heaters and furnaces.
Jim Myers, President, West Virginia and Maryland: "The damage from the severe flash flooding in June was devastating for many of our Mon Power customers in Marion County and hit close to home for our employees in Fairmont. We know that recovering from such a loss is not easy. Through the FirstEnergy Foundation's donation to the Tygart Valley United Way, we hope to help light a path for flood victims as they rebuild."
Community Recovers After Massive Cleanup
On Sunday, June 15, up to three inches of rain fell quickly, causing flooding in Marion County's Fairmont area. Approximately 250 people were impacted, with 25 individuals and families losing their homes.
In the wake of the flood, the West Virginia National Guard removed nearly 8,000 tons of debris in Ohio and Marion counties, some of which came from an apartment building collapse in Fairmont. In addition, the Division of Highways removed 4,500 tons of debris from local roadways. Altogether, the debris removed was enough to fill more than 87 standard railcars.
Brett White, Chief Executive Officer, Tygart Valley United Way: "We're grateful for this generous donation to our fund, which will enable us to provide tangible support to flood victims in Marion County and help them get back on their feet."
Support the Flood Recovery Efforts
To donate to the Tygart Valley United Way's flood assistance fund, please visit www.tvunitedway.org/donate or call 304-366-4550. For information about flood resources, please visit www.tvunitedway.org/flood.
FirstEnergy Foundation Strengthens Communities
The FirstEnergy Foundation provides support to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits that serve and meet the critical needs of customers in communities served by FirstEnergy's electric operating companies and in areas where the company conducts business. Through the first half of 2025, the FirstEnergy Foundation presented more than $2 million to support a range of community needs.
Mon Power, a FirstEnergy Corp. electric operating company, serves about 395,000 customers in 34 West Virginia counties. Follow Mon Power at mon-power.com, on X @MonPowerWV and on Facebook at facebook.com/MonPowerWV.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than 6 million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. FirstEnergy's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at firstenergycorp.com and on X @FirstEnergyCorp.
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