Appalachian Power

We had a great day at our Carroll & Grayson County Job Fair, meeting so many amazing jobseekers! Around 80 people showed up, and some even waited two to three hours for an interview—that’s real dedication! We know that the hardworking people in these communities deserve good-paying jobs close to home. That’s why we are committed to strengthening communities by expanding broadband access and creating remote job opportunities in underserved areas. We’re feeling very confident that we’ll find great people to fill the 25 open jobs. A huge thank you to everyone who came out! This job fair is part of our bigger mission—not just creating jobs, but building a stronger, more connected community! #RemoteJobs #BroadbandExpansion

In mid-February, our region faced historic flooding, and we're stepping up to provide relief and support to our neighbors in need. Our community is stronger together, and we're grateful to be a part of yours. ?? ?? Learn more about our community involvement at https://ms.spr.ly/6048qEeje.

We’re committed to strengthening communities by expanding broadband access and creating remote job opportunities in underserved areas. Our partnerships with local broadband providers allow us to offer customer service roles starting at $17/hour, helping local residents build stable, long-term careers—right from home. Join us at our career fair on March 4 in Woodlawn, VA, where we're hiring for remote call center positions. By improving digital infrastructure, we're creating new opportunities for reliable, well-paying jobs in the region and supporting local workforce growth. ?? March 4, 2025 | 65 Forest Oak Rd, Woodlawn, VA #AppalachianPower #NowHiring #BroadbandExpansion #EconomicGrowth #CareerOpportunities

We ?? making a difference in the communities we serve. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month, the Appalachian and Kentucky Power Black Employee Resource Group read books to students at nearly two dozen elementary schools across our region, educating the next generation about King's life and accomplishments. ????

This American Heart Month, our Roanoke team came together to support the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women initiative. Together, we can make a difference. ??

We’ve always known our linemen are heroes, but they also showed the world yesterday. 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. After a brief exchange with our foreman, the motorist attempted to cross the flooded road. The rushing water grabbed the jeep, flipped it upside down and back over again, and lodged it between two trees downstream. In a panic, the motorist jumped out of his vehicle and was swept away by the strong current before frantically grabbing onto a tree limb some 300 feet away from the jeep. Our heroic trio quickly jumped into action. Working as a team, they rushed downstream and found a soft bank to cross to get closer to the stranded motorist. Like a scene from a movie, the men grabbed a rope and secured one end around a tree and the other around Cameron’s waist, who dove into the water. Up to his neck in freezing, fast-moving flood waters, Cameron slowly made his way to the motorist, who was still hanging on to the tree limb. “When I first got in the water, it was so cold it took my breath away,” said Cameron. “The water was moving much faster and stronger than I thought, and it was hard to get out to him.” Wading through neck-deep water, Cameron eventually reached the motorist and ushered him back toward the bank. Jeff and Tyler helped pull the motorist to safety, who was absolutely exhausted from holding on to the tree at this point. “We just reacted,” Tyler said. “We saw someone in danger, and there was no second thought of what we needed to do.” Our heroes were taken to the local hospital and treated for hypothermia. Everyone was released and is in good spirits. And, instead of taking the day off to rest and recover from their heroics, the group is back out today, working to restore power to our customers. “We still have a lot of people who need us,” said Jeff. Our hearts are so filled with pride for these men. In one action, they completely embodied how far we would go to do whatever it takes to make sure everyone makes it home safely each and every day. Thank you to these men, our colleagues, our neighbors, our heroes.

We enjoyed packing boxes with Mountaineer Food Bank to support veterans in need throughout West Virginia. Every box packed is a step towards ensuring our heroes receive the nourishment they deserve. ????

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To honor the work of Martin Luther King, Jr., 24 members of our Black Employee Resource Group (BERG) chapter will read books to students across our service area in partnership with Kentucky Power. ?? The inaugural event supports BERG's mission by having members participate in community service activities that bring energy and awareness to African American/Black heritage and culture. ?

?? We’re honored to share that Edison Electric Institute (EEI) awarded us with their prestigious Emergency Response Award for our Hurricane Helene response efforts. This award comes just five months after EEI recognized us for our response to a historical weather event struck parts of West Virginia in the Spring of 2024. ?? After the winds subsided and flood waters receded on Sept. 27, Hurricane Helene would be the most destructive storm to strike our three-state service area since the 2012 derecho. It was also the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Some 282,000 homes and businesses lost electric service, including nearly 176,000 in Virginia, 85,000 in West Virginia and over 21,000 in Tennessee. ??♂? Over 10 days, crews put in an estimated 1 million hours of work to rebuild the company's heavily damaged grid. Workers faced historic flooding, fallen trees and debris, and road and bridge closures to restore service. In total, crews replaced 1,485 poles, including 100 by helicopter, 214 miles of wire and 471 transformers, among thousands of other critical pieces of electrical infrastructure. ?? See more: https://ms.spr.ly/6040U87Vq.