With storm season nearing, Duke Energy is ramping up its support for Florida residents and communities to ensure they're ready for hurricanes and other emergency situations.
The Duke Energy Foundation—backed by the company’s shareholders—has recently provided $163,000 in grants focused on emergency preparedness and resilience. These funds have been distributed to 12 Florida-based organizations and agencies to support a range of initiatives, including placing automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in busy public spaces, offering CPR training, educating communities, supplying storm kits to senior citizens, upgrading weather tracking systems, and enhancing resources for emergency shelters.
"Even though storm season has officially begun, building strong and prepared communities is something we work on throughout the year," said Melissa Seixas, President of Duke Energy Florida. "We appreciate the ongoing dedication of our first responders, emergency personnel, and local agencies who continue to help our communities stay informed and ready. Preparation is our strongest protection."
The following organizations received grant funding:
American Heart Association – $50,000 Wakulla County Sheriff's Office – $5,000 Franklin County Board of County Commissioners – $8,000 Lake County Board of County Commissioners – $5,000 City of Davenport, FL – $5,000 Orange County Office of Emergency Management – $20,000 Seminole County Board of County Commissioners – $10,000 Town of Inglis – $10,000 Hernando County Emergency Management – $10,000 Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services Inc. – $12,500 Suncoast Young People Theatre Inc. – $17,500 Winter Garden Heritage Foundation – $10,000 The Duke Energy Foundation—backed by the company’s shareholders—has recently provided $163,000 in grants focused on emergency preparedness and resilience. These funds have been distributed to 12 Florida-based organizations and agencies to support a range of initiatives, including placing automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in busy public spaces, offering CPR training, educating communities, supplying storm kits to senior citizens, upgrading weather tracking systems, and enhancing resources for emergency shelters.
"Even though storm season has officially begun, building strong and prepared communities is something we work on throughout the year," said Melissa Seixas, President of Duke Energy Florida. "We appreciate the ongoing dedication of our first responders, emergency personnel, and local agencies who continue to help our communities stay informed and ready. Preparation is our strongest protection."
The following organizations received grant funding:
Since 2019, the Duke Energy Foundation has contributed over $1.8 million to bolster disaster readiness across Florida. The company also encourages individuals to take proactive steps to ensure their homes and businesses are better prepared for emergencies.
Click here to see more tips on how to prepare for storm season.
Click here to see more tips on how to prepare for storm season.