ORLANDO, Fl – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the activation of the Florida Disaster Fund to support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene on Saturday.
The fund is a component of the Volunteer Florida Foundation and supports recovery initiatives including Activate Hope, an expansion of Hope Florida that serves Floridians recovering from the impacts of disasters.
The disaster fund is the state’s official private fund that is used to assist Florida’s residents during times of emergency or disaster.
Hope Navigators and volunteers from state agencies will be on-site after a storm to distribute needed supplies, such as:
They will also offer Hope Navigation services, according to the news release.
Resources:
Volunteer Resources:
For all updates and information, visit the Florida Division of Emergency Management’s website.