Duke Energy Foundation Prepares Florida Residents, Agencies for Storm Season With $180,000 in Emergency Preparedness and Resiliency Grants

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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.

• 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 $180,000 in emergency preparedness and resiliency grants to 13 organizations and agencies in Florida. The grants will help fund storm kits for seniors, community education and outreach materials, as well as special equipment for first responders, among other initiatives led by local emergency management organizations.

"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 - $5,000

Community resilience and preparedness are long-standing priorities of the Duke Energy Foundation, which has awarded more than $1.7 million to support Florida's disaster preparedness since 2019.

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 $1 to the Red Cross for every app download through June 30, up to $20,000.

Duke Energy Florida

Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.

Duke Energy Foundation

The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.

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FAQ

How much did Duke Energy Foundation (DUK) grant for emergency preparedness in Florida in 2024?

The Duke Energy Foundation awarded $180,000 in emergency preparedness and resiliency grants to 13 organizations in Florida in 2024.

What will the Duke Energy Foundation's (DUK) 2024 Florida grants fund?

The grants will fund storm kits for seniors, community education and outreach materials, and special equipment for first responders, among other initiatives led by local emergency management organizations.

How much has Duke Energy Foundation (DUK) contributed to Florida's disaster preparedness since 2019?

Duke Energy Foundation has awarded more than $1.7 million to support Florida's disaster preparedness since 2019.

What is Duke Energy's (DUK) Red Cross app donation initiative for 2024?

Duke Energy will donate $1 to the Red Cross for every Emergency app download through June 30, 2024, up to $20,000.

How many customers does Duke Energy Florida (DUK) serve?

Duke Energy Florida supplies electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.