Grants awarded to 142 departments across Commonwealth, coinciding with Fire Prevention Week
MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE )--Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it has awarded $71,000 in grants to 142 fire and rescue organizations across the Commonwealth through its annual Firefighting Support Grant Program. The announcement coincides with Fire Prevention Week, which is the longest running US public health observance on record. Since launching the grant program in 2009, Pennsylvania American Water has donated more than $850,000 to help hundreds of fire departments and emergency service organizations across the Commonwealth.
“In concert with Fire Prevention Week’s 100th anniversary, we are proud to continue our tradition of helping our local fire departments purchase lifesaving personal protective gear, water handling equipment, firefighting tools, and training materials,” said Pennsylvania American Water President Mike Doran. “Together, water systems and fire departments deliver community fire protection, and we are proud to support the men and women who serve our local fire departments.”
Pennsylvania American Water awarded $500 each to the following fire departments across its service territory through its 2022 grant program:
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 25 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Western PA : Gary Lobaugh, Sr. Manager, External & Government Affairs C: 724-873-3674 E: gary.lobaugh@amwater.com
Eastern PA: Kara Rahn, Sr. Manager, External & Government Affairs C: 484-238-5216 E: kara.rahn@amwater.com
Northeast PA: Susan Turcmanovich, External Affairs Manager C: 570-332-6726 E: susan.turcmanovich@amwater.com
Central PA: David Misner, External Affairs Manager C: 717-261-7525 E: david.misner@amwater.com
Western PA : Gary Lobaugh, Sr. Manager, External & Government Affairs C: 724-873-3674 E: gary.lobaugh@amwater.com
Eastern PA: Kara Rahn, Sr. Manager, External & Government Affairs C: 484-238-5216 E: kara.rahn@amwater.com
Northeast PA: Susan Turcmanovich, External Affairs Manager C: 570-332-6726 E: susan.turcmanovich@amwater.com
Central PA: David Misner, External Affairs Manager C: 717-261-7525 E: david.misner@amwater.com