Within 48 hours of activation, Florida Disaster Fund Raised over $20 million for experienced communities Hurricane Ian destruction, first lady Casey DeSantis announced on Saturday.
The state’s official private fund, established specifically for the victims of Hurricane Ian, has received significant donations from 52 different businesses and individuals state and national, including Microsoft, UnitedHealth, and Goldman Sachs. . In-kind donations will make life easier for those who are now facing a life where they have very little clothes to wear on their backs and very little to pack in their cars.
DeSantis said the money was already working at Ian’s wreckage ground zero.
“Raising over $20 million in 48 hours for the Florida Disaster Fund is a testament to the generosity and compassion from people in Florida and across the country,” DeSantis said. “We really appreciate the outpouring of support for Florida.”
From moving luggage to buying snacks, companies are here to help.
Telecom companies are trying in many ways to make it easier for victims of the storm to stay connected. Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile are all offering unlimited calls, texts, and data for varying periods of time to customers in affected zip codes.
T-Mobile is also dispatching four community assistance trucks loaded with charters, supplies such as cords and cell phones, and equipment to charge up to 80 phones at once. And Xfinity – Comcast has opened free-to-use WiFi hotspots in Central, North and Southwest Florida.View details on how to use here. Charter communication I did the same.
Hospitality companies like Expedia and Rosen Hotels & Resorts make it easy for people to find emergency accommodation. Rosen offers distressing rates for those fleeing the storm. Expedia encourages partners to waive pet fees and cancellation fees.Also, in partnership with VISIT Florida, Expedia Portal To make it easier to find a place to stay in Florida.
In addition to a $500,000 cash donation to the Florida Disaster Fund, Wawa Convenience Store Gas Station We are offering free coffee and fountain drinks to all first responders in Florida.
U-Haul also offers 30 days of free storage and U-Box container storage. 43 locations From Coconut Creek to Jacksonville and west to Fort Walton Beach.
At a Fort Myers press conference, Governor Ron DeSantis said he was “really proud” of the first lady’s efforts.
“I’m really excited to be able to help people in so many ways,” he said.
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