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Get to know Whitney, a native of Chilhowie, and how her work powers possibilities and creates opportunities for the Appalachian region and its people.

Mack, an employee of Appalachian Power in Wheeling, had just finished his shift and was walking out to his vehicle when he first noticed a female neighbor of the Service Center cutting grass. He then saw smoke coming out of the second-floor window, unbeknownst to the woman.

Amos Plant employees joined forces with Backroads of Appalachia, a non-profit organization based in Lynch, Kentucky, to organize a donation drive for the flood victims in Williamson.

Employees across southern West Virginia came together at the John E. Amos Power Plant to donate 34 units of blood, including 12 Power-Red donations.

The Appalachian region was hit by a series of fierce winter storms—Blair, Jett and Harlow—that, in total, left over a quarter of a million homes and businesses in darkness in early January and again in February. The relentless snow and ice blanketed the landscape, transforming roads into impassable barriers and causing extensive damage to electrical infrastructure. The aftermath of these storms revealed a daunting task for Appalachian Power crews.

While restoring power to customers in Thaxton, Virginia, Jeff D., Cameron L. and Tyler B. came across a flooded road. As they’ve been trained to do, the trio evaluated the road and determined it was not safe to cross when a motorist drove up to the road.

Innovative technology and clever sleuthing helped fix a flicker – before the customer noticed.

Following positive community discussions, Appalachian Power submits grant application to support permitting process at Joshua Falls site

Appalachian Power customers will likely recall Hurricane Helene's impact on our area and the country for decades. Here at home, we will remember not only the monumental damage and flooding left by the storm but also the tremendous outpouring of support felt in our communities. We will also never forget the incredible response we received as thousands of workers traveled from across the United States to answer our company's call for mutual assistance.

How employees scrambled to feed an army of lineworkers during Helene restoration.