Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) is contributing $9,250 to rural volunteer fire departments and emergency management teams near its Rock Falls Wind Project area. This donation reflects PSO's support and gratitude for the critical services these entities provide, ensuring the safety of PSO workers, landowners and neighbors during emergencies.
"Volunteer fire departments along with emergency management teams play a crucial role in keeping our community safe," said PSO External Affairs Manager Kristi Sproul. "This contribution will assist first responders in continuing their outstanding daily work."
For Kay and Grant County Emergency Management, these funds will help pay for improved radio communication equipment. The first responders receiving donations include:
Hawley Fire Department
Lamont Fire Department
Deer Creek Fire Department
Kay County Emergency Management
Grant County Emergency Management
About PSO
PSO, a unit of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP), is an electric utility company serving nearly 575,000 customer accounts in eastern and southwestern Oklahoma, powering a cleaner, brighter energy future for its customers and 232 communities. Based in Tulsa, PSO has approximately 4,400 megawatts of diverse generating capacity that primarily includes wind and natural gas. It maintains and operates more than 20,000 miles of distribution lines and 3,800 miles of transmission lines and is one of the largest distributors of wind energy in the state. Find news releases and other information at www.PSOklahoma.com. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, NextDoor and Instagram @PSOklahoma.