UniSource Gives $50,000 to Red Cross Flood Relief
The utility's donation supports Northern Arizona communities recovering from heavy rainfall that washed out sections of State Route 89A.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Philanthropy
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UniSource Energy Services donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross to support Northern Arizona flood relief. The donation comes from corporate funds and will not be passed along to customers through utility rates.
Why it matters
Heavy rainfall on November 1 sent Oak Creek surging through Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona, washing away sections of State Route 89A and interrupting service across the region. The Red Cross donation will support emergency shelter, meals, relief supplies and other assistance for affected residents.
UniSource Energy Services contributed $50,000 in corporate funds to the American Red Cross, while flooding interrupted natural gas service to 56 customers near Porter Creek. The company serves roughly 106,000 electric customers in Mohave and Santa Cruz counties and 171,000 natural gas customers statewide, but the total flood damage estimate has not been released.
The players
UniSource Energy Services
UniSource Energy Services is an Arizona-based utility company that provides electric and natural gas service across the state.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides disaster relief, shelter, and emergency assistance nationwide.
The details
Crews restored gas service to most affected customers with help from Navajo County officials after flooding damaged natural gas infrastructure in Pinetop. State and Coconino County officials declared emergencies, and the highway remained closed between Sedona and Flagstaff as crews assessed extensive damage.
Timeline
November 1, 2026: Heavy rainfall sent Oak Creek surging through Oak Creek Canyon.
November 6, 2026: UniSource announced the $50,000 Red Cross donation.
Market Landscape
UniSource's decision to fund relief from corporate funds rather than customer rates reflects a practice utilities use to demonstrate community support after regional disasters. Its service territory spans both electric and natural gas infrastructure, so storm damage in one area can quickly affect service across multiple counties.
Customers will not see the $50,000 donation reflected in their utility rates because it comes from corporate funds. Residents in Pinetop, Porter Creek and the Sedona area should check for updates on gas service restoration and highway reopening as crews continue repairs.
The takeaway
Corporate disaster relief can help fund immediate needs like shelter and meals when communities face flooding. Residents facing similar emergencies should monitor local government and utility updates for service and road status.
Further reading
Explore more on Arizona Philanthropy and how corporate giving supports communities after disasters.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Havasu News.
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