Ameren commits $1M donation to assist in tornado recovery
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Ameren Corporation announced it will make a $1 million donation to assist in recovery efforts from the powerful storms and tornado that struck the St. Louis metropolitan region and surrounding areas on Friday, May 16.
“These devastating storms struck at the heart of our communities, impacting our customers, employees, neighbors and friends,” said Martin J. Lyons Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ameren. “Seeing the damage firsthand is heartbreaking, but our crews are working tirelessly to rebuild what’s been lost. This $1 million commitment is one more way we’re standing shoulder to shoulder with the communities we serve as they begin the long road to recovery.”
Ameren says it will donate $750,000 to the United Way of Greater St. Louis, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and the City of St. Louis Tornado Response Fund.
Ameren will also provide $250,000 in energy assistance for income-eligible customers directly impacted by the storms in Missouri and Illinois.
These funds will be istered through select Dollar More agencies in Missouri. Click here for more.
Illinois customers can the Salvation Army Midland Division at 1-800-Sal-Army.
For more information about additional energy assistance options, visit Ameren.com/energy-assistance.
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