Williams Announces Immediate Support for Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts, Commitment to Ongoing Support for Employees and the Region

TULSA, Okla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Williams (NYSE: WMB) today announced it is contributing $500,000 to the
United Way of Greater Houston's flood relief fund. The company, which
has long supported the United Way in its locations across the United
States, is also deploying direct assistance efforts for any of its
nearly 900 employees in Houston and surrounding areas in the Gulf who
are in need as a result of this unprecedented event.

“Williams has had a major presence in the Houston area for decades and
our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected, and especially
our employees and their families, many of whom have deep roots in the
community,” said Williams’ President and Chief Executive Officer Alan
Armstrong. “While the effects of Hurricane Harvey are still ongoing and
uncertain, we are focused on making sure our employees remain safe and
are receiving necessary assistance. Additionally, we are committed to
supporting the long-term recovery and rebuilding of the Texas Gulf
Coast.”

Armstrong said that Williams employees affected by Harvey are being
supported through its emergency disaster relief fund, which includes
direct assistance for Williams employees with immediate financial needs.
Williams employees outside of the affected areas can also contribute
directly to the fund to support fellow employees and their families. As
part of its corporate charitable giving program, Williams matches
contributions made by its employees and its retirees.

Armstrong continued, “In addition to supporting our employees in need,
we have many other employees who are joining in volunteer efforts to
help their neighbors and communities deal with this unprecedented
natural disaster.”

The company will continue to monitor needs in the area and, consistent
with its core values and beliefs, will determine other ways to assist
throughout the gulf coast region.

About Williams

Williams (NYSE: WMB) is a premier provider of large-scale infrastructure
connecting U.S. natural gas and natural gas products to growing demand
for cleaner fuel and feedstocks. Headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., Williams
owns approximately 74 percent of Williams Partners L.P. (NYSE: WPZ).
Williams Partners is an industry-leading, large-cap master limited
partnership with operations across the natural gas value chain including
gathering, processing and interstate transportation of natural gas and
natural gas liquids. With major positions in top U.S. supply basins,
Williams Partners owns and operates more than 33,000 miles of pipelines
system wide – including the nation’s largest volume and fastest growing
pipeline – providing natural gas for clean-power generation, heating and
industrial use. Williams Partners’ operations touch approximately 30
percent of U.S. natural gas. www.williams.com

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as defined by federal law. Although the company believes any such
statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there is no assurance
that actual outcomes will not be materially different. Any such
statements are made in reliance on the “safe harbor” protections
provided under the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Additional
information about issues that could lead to material changes in
performance is contained in the company’s annual and quarterly reports
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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