Hurricane Ian, and the local recovery from it, remains a topic in 2023. Thankfully, help continues to pour in from state-level agencies.
Osceola REDI (Recovery from Emergency Disaster Initiative), a coalition of governmental agencies, faith-based and non-profit organizations, businesses, and individuals dedicated to assisting victims of disaster by pooling community resources, was awarded $100,000 last week from the Florida Disaster Fund to assist.
The Florida Disaster Fund is the state of Florida’s official private fund established to assist Florida’s communities as they respond and recover during times of emergency or disaster.
“This really builds on our efforts to harness private-sector philanthropy and generosity to recovery efforts after the impact of Hurricane Ian,” said Osceola County Emergency Management Director Bill Litton, who is on the non-profit’s board of directors. “It will further the mission of Osceola REDI (Recovery from Emergency Disaster Initiative) to assist local disaster victims through pooling of community resources and assistance.”
Local partners like Kissimmee Utility Authority, Toho Water Authority and SouthState Bank have been in the forefront the REDI relief efforts by filling service gaps traditional agencies are unable to fulfill.
If you would like to donate to Osceola REDI to help prepare for the next disaster or large-scale need, you can make a personal gift or a corporate donation to this grassroots community entitity at http://osceolaredi.org/donate.
