Duke Energy Foundation awards more than $175,000 in microgrants to support Indiana first responders

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Duke Energy Foundation has allocated over $175,000 in microgrants to 47 emergency management agencies in Indiana to enhance preparedness and response to severe weather events. Each agency will receive up to $10,000 for initiatives such as search and rescue K-9s, tornado sirens, and volunteer training. The funding aims to support local agencies in their critical role during natural disasters, ensuring efficient communication and resource provision necessary for Duke Energy's operations. The Foundation contributes more than $2 million annually to community needs in Indiana.

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• Duke Energy Foundation awarded over $175,000 in microgrants to enhance emergency preparedness.
• Funding will support 47 local agencies, crucial for public safety during emergencies.
• Each agency can receive up to $10,000 for training and equipment improvements.

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• 47 emergency management agencies will receive funding to support search and rescue K-9s, tornado sirens, volunteer training, and emergency preparedness and response programs.

PLAINFIELD, Ind., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding more than $175,000 in microgrants to support 47 local emergency management agencies across the company's Indiana service territory. The funding is designed to help public safety agencies increase their resiliency to severe weather events and other emergencies through advanced preparation, planning, equipment and training. Each organization will receive up to $10,000 in funding.

"At Duke Energy, we put safety first in everything we do – and we're committed to helping our local emergency management agencies prepare to respond in any type of emergency situation," said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. "We know that successful emergency preparedness and recovery begins and ends at the local level. We appreciate our collaborative relationships with these key organizations in the communities we serve, particularly when storms bring power lines down or an emergency occurs."

The grants will help fund search and rescue K-9s, the installation of tornado sirens, search and rescue programs for "at-risk" individuals, volunteer training, and various emergency preparedness and response programs.

During major emergencies and natural disasters, local emergency management agencies play a critical role in providing information, resources and support that Duke Energy relies on to speed power restoration for its customers.

"Hamilton County has a long history of working in partnership with Duke Energy before, during and after major storm events," said Shane Booker, executive director of Hamilton County Emergency Management. "This grant from the Duke Energy Foundation will help support our team as we continue to evolve and adapt our level of emergency preparedness to better serve our community and our employees."

Grants were awarded to emergency management agencies in the following counties:

• Monroe County – $5,000
• Orange County – $5,000
• Lawrence County – $5,000
• Brown County – $5,000
• Putnam County – $5,000
• Vigo County – $5,000
• Vermillion County – $5,000
• Owen County – $5,000
• Clark County – $2,500
• Crawford County – $2,500
• Floyd County – $2,500
• Jefferson County – $2,500
• Harrison County – $2,500
• Switzerland County – $2,500
• Washington County – $2,500
• Scott County – $2,500
• Knox County – $3,000
• Gibson County – $5,000
• Martin County – $2,000
• Greene County – $2,000
• Sullivan County – $2,000
• Posey County – $2,000
• Warrick County – $2,000
• Pike County – $2,000
• Montgomery County – $5,000
• Tippecanoe County – $5,000
• Clinton County – $5,000
• Carroll County – $5,000
• Huntington County – $5,000
• Cass County – $2,500
• Howard County – $5,000
• Wabash County – $5,000
• Fulton County – $2,500
• Hamilton County – $10,000
• Madison County – $3,000
• Henry County – $5,000
• Wayne County – $2,000
• Shelby County – $5,000
• Hendricks County – $5,000
• Johnson County – $6,341
• City of Plainfield – $3,000
• Bartholomew County – $3,200
• Decatur County – $2,800
• Jackson County – $2,800
• Rush County – $2,800
• Union County – $2,800
• Jennings County – $2,800

Duke Energy Indiana

Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), provides about 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 870,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it Indiana's largest electric supplier.

Duke Energy Foundation

The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation contributes more than $2 million annually in charitable gifts to Indiana and is funded by Duke Energy shareholder dollars. More information about the Foundation and its Powerful Communities program can be found at duke-energy.com/foundation.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of the $175,000 microgrant from Duke Energy Foundation in Indiana?

The microgrant is aimed at enhancing emergency management agencies’ preparedness for severe weather events and other emergencies.

How many emergency management agencies received funding from Duke Energy Foundation?

A total of 47 emergency management agencies received funding.

How much funding can each agency receive from Duke Energy Foundation?

Each agency can receive up to $10,000 in funding.

What types of programs will the Duke Energy microgrants support?

The grants will support search and rescue K-9s, tornado sirens, volunteer training, and various emergency preparedness programs.

What is the total annual philanthropic contribution of Duke Energy Foundation in Indiana?

The Duke Energy Foundation contributes more than $2 million annually in charitable gifts to Indiana.