Southern Power Foundation distributes grant to Haskell County, Texas, fire department
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ATLANTA, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Power, a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company, today announced that the Southern Power Foundation recently distributed a grant to the Haskell Volunteer Fire Department in Haskell County, Texas. Located near Southern Power's Millers Branch Solar Facility, the fire department used the funds to outfit a quick response brush truck, which will improve the group's ability to quickly respond to emergencies across the county. "Since our founding in 2001, Southern Power has proudly served the people and communities across our footprint, and the Southern Power Foundation provides a formal framework to continue and strengthen that commitment," said Robin Boren, Southern Power president. "I can't think of a more fitting way to celebrate our company's twenty-fifth anniversary than to continue leveraging our Foundation to support communities across our footprint." The truck is equipped with a high‑capacity pump system and remote‑controlled nozzles that allow firefighters to quickly suppress fires without leaving the cab. It also features specialized tools such as a front-mounted winch for rescue and recovery operations, along with enhanced lighting to support safe and effective response in a variety of emergency conditions. "As one of the primary response services in our area, our community depends on our...
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