$900K Volunteer Florida Grant To Support Local Flood Recovery

January 13, 2015

Volunteer Florida has announced the approval of an over $905,000 FEMA grant to provide disaster case management services and assist victims of the spring 2014 flooding in the Florida Panhandle. The grant will fund disaster case managers in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties that will work with Panhandle residents to identify needs, develop recovery plans, and navigate requirements for assistance.

“Continuing to aid in the Panhandle’s recovery from April’s floods is a top priority, and I would like to thank everyone who has worked hard to help Panhandle families. Our work is not done until every family in the Panhandle has fully recovered from this disaster, and we will continue to work to find ways to accomplish this goal,” Gov. Rick Scott said.

In addition to the FEMA grant,Scott and Volunteer Florida activated the Florida Disaster Fund in May 2014 following the flooding. Working closely with partners in impacted counties, including representatives from county governments and volunteers from community and faith-based organizations, the Volunteer Florida Foundation raised and distributed $250,000 in grants to local organizations to aid affected Panhandle families with long-term recovery efforts.

“Governor Scott’s and Volunteer Florida’s persistence and commitment to assisting citizens in the Florida Panhandle have paid off. We are grateful for the support and look forward to helping families get back on their feet,” said Sen. Greg Evers.

“The grant will help Floridians develop outcome-oriented plans and identify ways to meet recovery goals. We are grateful for Governor Scott and Volunteer Florida’s advocacy in our long-term recovery efforts,” added Rep. Clay Ingram.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News