Duke Energy equips Florida communities with storm kits, essential tools and more thanks to $300,000 in emergency preparedness grants
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- Grants will provide storm kits for seniors, as well as equipment and training to aid in emergency preparedness and disaster response efforts
"Duke Energy is a company committed to improving reliability and resiliency for
The grants, funded by the Duke Energy Foundation and Duke Energy Florida, are designed to help organizations with key roles in emergency preparedness increase their ability to bounce back more quickly from major weather events through advanced preparation and planning. The funding will help local communities do everything from fund storm kits, new materials, equipment and workshops for local emergency operations centers and community agencies.
This year's Duke Energy Foundation funding will allow the Florida Council on Aging to provide free storm kits to seniors in Duke Energy's service territory. The statewide agency received
"The Florida Council on Aging is honored to collaborate with Duke Energy to help seniors throughout
A complete list of grant recipients and program details can be found here.
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