Greg Wilkett, Fluor-BWXT President and CEO
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio -- July 27, 2022 -- Fluor-BWXT (FBP) recently donated $1,000 to the Scioto Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross to help with disaster relief programs in Jackson, Pike, and Scioto counties. The American Red Cross responds to natural disasters by providing immediate assistance to the affected families.
Fluor-BWXT (FBP) donates $1,000 to the American Red Cross (ARC) to help with disaster relief programs. From left, Fluor-BWXT President and CEO Greg Wilkett and ARC Regional Philanthropy Officer Jeffrey Hornyak.
“We are thrilled to support their disaster relief programs and look forward to learning more about their educational programs,” Fluor-BWXT President and CEO Greg Wilkett said. “We know there is a great need for their services and are proud that we have several employees at the site who volunteer and are making a difference in their communities as well.”
Regional Philanthropy Officer Jeffrey Hornyak has been with the Red Cross for about three years.
“We are 90 percent volunteer-based. Recently, we went through a planned realignment to deliver our services more effectively and efficiently throughout our region,” Hornyak said. “We are thankful to have the support of Fluor-BWXT to help us continue to provide these essential services in our community.”
The American Red Cross offers response and recovery assistance during natural disasters such as tornadoes, flooding, and also for house fires, one of the most common disasters.
They also have emergency preparedness programs in place. Through their “Sound the Alarm” program, the American Red Cross helps families develop emergency plans, test existing smoke alarms and install free smoke detectors.
For more information about Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth, please visit www.fbportsmouth.org.
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About Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth LLC
Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) and BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) (NYSE: BWXT), two world-class companies with significant Ohio experience, formed Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth LLC (FBP) to address the decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) needs at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Portsmouth Site in Pike County, Ohio. Jacobs Engineering, another global leader in industrial and environmental projects, provides support. Fluor-BWXT employs 1,800 workers who bring unparalleled experience, insights, and lessons learned from across the DOE complex. The Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth mandate is to clean up the Portsmouth Site safely and compliantly, provide strong uranium stewardship and partner with local communities to achieve a sustainable economic future. For more information, visit www.fbportsmouth.com.
