Duke Energy Foundation Prepares Florida Residents, Agencies for Storm Season With $180,000 in Emergency Preparedness and Resiliency Grants
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded $180,000 in emergency preparedness and resiliency grants to 13 organizations in Florida. This funding aims to equip Floridians and first responders with essential information and supplies for storm season and emergency events. The grants will support various initiatives, including storm kits for seniors, community education, and special equipment for first responders.
Duke Energy Florida state president Melissa Seixas emphasized the importance of year-round community resilience and preparedness. Since 2019, the Duke Energy Foundation has contributed over $1.7 million to support Florida's disaster preparedness. The company also encourages personal preparedness and offers tips on its website. Additionally, Duke Energy will donate $1 to the Red Cross for every Emergency app download through June 30, up to $20,000.
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Funding will help equip Floridians and first responders with valuable information and supplies ahead of storms and emergency events
ST. PETERSBURG, FL / ACCESSWIRE / July 18, 2024 / As tropical activity begins to pick up this summer, so do Duke Energy's efforts to help Florida customers and communities prepare for hurricanes and other emergencies.
The Duke Energy Foundation, funded by Duke Energy shareholders, recently awarded
"Community resilience and preparedness is a year-round effort," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "We are grateful for the ongoing collaboration and commitment of our first responders, emergency management officials and community agencies to prepare, plan and engage our communities. We have been through enough storms to know that being prepared is our best defense."
Grants were awarded to the following organizations:
Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas -
$25,000 Florida Housing Coalition -
$25,000 Florida Professional Firefighters Association -
$25,000 Hernando County Board of County Commissioners -
$12,500 Highlands County Board of County Commissioners -
$15,000 Inglis/Yankeetown Fire Rescue -
$2,500 Lake County Board of County Commissioners -
$5,000 Madison County Board of County Commissioners -
$5,000 Orange County Emergency Management -
$30,500 Orlando Regional Realtor Foundation -
$9,500 Seminole County Sheriff's Office Community Foundation -
$15,000 Taylor Senior Citizens Center -
$5,000 Youth Development Foundation of Pinellas County -
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Community resilience and preparedness are long-standing priorities of the Duke Energy Foundation, which has awarded more than
Duke Energy reminds customers that personal preparedness is key to a more resilient home or business. For more tips on how to prepare for storm season, please visit duke-energy.com/StormTips and download the Red Cross Emergency app. The Duke Energy Foundation will donate
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