PHOENIX – Arizona Public Service (APS) is committing $250,000 to support communities impacted by historic flooding across the Four Corners region. The area, which includes northeastern Arizona, has endured torrential rains and flash floods over the past week. The harsh weather has damaged homes, disrupted roadways and triggered evacuations for many residents. Local emergency officials are preparing for additional evacuations as more storms are expected this coming weekend.

APS has longstanding ties to the Four Corners region, including serving as the electric utility for most Hopi residents and operating the Four Corners Power Plant on the Navajo Nation that plays an important role in serving Arizonans with reliable energy. Funds will go to San Juan United Way and The Hopi Foundation to support ongoing emergency response efforts and provide critical assistance to residents impacted by the flooding.

"The Four Corners region is home to APS customers, employees and their families, and the Navajo and Hopi communities are facing a serious and evolving situation, and we want to support them," said Jacob Tetlow, APS Chief Operating Officer. "I started my career working at APS’s Four Corners Power Plant and know firsthand how closely neighbors look out for one another there. We hope this contribution helps provide immediate assistance to families as community members and organizations on the ground continue working together to respond.”

“APS has been a valued partner of San Juan United Way for many years, and their support during this disaster is another example of what it means to truly invest in the communities you serve,” said Cathryn Abeyta, San Juan United Way Executive Director. “We’re hearing from families about what they’re facing and where help is needed most. This funding will help us respond to those needs and direct resources where they’ll make the greatest impact, especially as the challenges of recovery become clearer in the weeks and months ahead.”

San Juan United Way is connecting families with available resources through its 211 service and identifying needs as they emerge. The Hopi Emergency Response Team is also providing critical assistance to families and villages impacted by the flooding, including roof repairs, road assistance and other recovery needs.

“The Hopi Emergency Response Team extends its sincere gratitude to APS for their generous donation in support of flood relief efforts,” said Paul Saufkie, Hopi Emergency Response Team Incident Commander. “This contribution will also help strengthen our communities’ preparedness for future inclement weather and support efforts to protect lives and property. We are grateful for APS’s contribution as we continue working together to support affected families, prepare for future weather events, and build safer, more resilient communities.”

The APS donation is funded by shareholder dollars and will not impact customer rates.

Emergency resources for those impacted
Residents and families affected by the flooding can find immediate assistance through several resources, including:

• Central Helpline: Community members needing guidance or resources can contact the central helpline at 211 or (505) 326-1195. Operated by the San Juan United Way.
• Hopi Tribe Support: Community members may contact the Hopi Emergency Response Team at (928) 734-3662.
• Emergency Shelter: McGee Park, 41 County Road 5568, Farmington, NM 87401. Operated by the American Red Cross.
• Resource Drop-In Center: San Juan College Quality Center for Business, 5101 College Blvd., Farmington, NM 87402. Open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Donation Drop-Off: McGee Park, 41 County Road 5568, Farmington, NM 87401. Operated by the Salvation Army. Donations will be distributed to sites across San Juan County, including Kirtland and Shiprock.
• Shiprock Distribution and Donation Site: The MOD community venue at the Kirk Center in Shiprock is serving as a local drop-off and pick-up location for donated supplies.

APS also encourages customers who may have been impacted to reach out and learn more about our emergency assistance resources, such as:

• APS Crisis Bill Assistance: Customers facing a temporary financial hardship may qualify for up to $1,000 per year in bill assistance.
• APS CARE: Customers can receive up to $500 in crisis bill assistance through APS’s partnership with The Salvation Army, regardless of income.

For additional resources or questions about your APS account, call (602) 371-7171 or (800) 253-9405 to speak with an APS advisor 24/7. Resources are also available at aps.com/assistance.

Arizona Public Service (APS) President and CEO Ted Geisler outlined APS’s Pledge for Responsible Energy Growth this week as part of broader remarks shared with Arizona community leaders gathered for the 2026 League of Arizona Cities & Towns Conference. The pledge reaffirms APS’s longstanding principles for protecting customers while serving new companies and industries investing in Arizona.

“Growth should pay for growth. It's that simple. When a data center or manufacturer comes to Arizona, they pay the cost of the infrastructure needed to serve them, and those investments help to cover shared grid costs that existing customers would otherwise carry,” said Ted Geisler. “Done right, new growth doesn't threaten affordability for Arizona families and businesses. It helps protect it.”

The APS Pledge for Responsible Energy Growth is grounded in three foundational principles:

• Safeguarding Reliability: APS will not connect new extra-large customers to the grid faster than it can reliably support. Every extra-large customer agreement is designed with built-in safeguards to protect other customers, including operational and contractual protections that support sufficient, reliable operation and help APS to manage the energy grid during periods of peak demand.

• Protecting Customer Rates: New extra-large energy users will pay the costs associated with serving their energy needs and growth, including investments and upgrades in generation, transmission, distribution and the grid. Those costs and financial risks will not be shifted to residential and business customers. Furthermore, as extra-large customers fund upgrades needed to serve their growth, their investments will also help to cover shared infrastructure costs that otherwise would be paid by existing customers.
• Preserving Capacity: Before committing to serve new extra-large customers, APS will preserve enough capacity to meet the needs of Arizona’s current and future homes, small and larger businesses, schools, hospitals, and communities. Connecting and serving residential and business customers will remain our company’s top priority.

“These three principles aren't aspirations. They're standards we build into our agreements with extra-large customers,” Geisler continued. “Arizonans should be able to welcome the jobs, investment and opportunity coming to our state with confidence that their energy needs come first and their rates are protected. That's our pledge.”

Get more information about the APS Pledge for Responsible Energy Growth.
 

How does a kid who grew up training horses become the leader of Arizona’s largest electric utility? In Ted Geisler’s case, it comes down to a lifelong commitment to service, hard work, and helping people thrive. Today, Ted brings that same mindset to APS—leading with a clear focus on how our decisions support the customers we serve and the communities we call home.

In this new profile by the Phoenix Business Journal, Ted shares how his journey shaped his servant leadership style, why he still thinks of APS as a hometown business, and what it will take to reliably power Arizona's remarkable growth.

Phoenix Business Journal subscribers can read Ted’s story here, or you can read the PDF.