Organizations like the Florida Disaster Fund are mobilizing to help in Hurricane Ian's aftermath.
has corralled many different funds focused on both long-term and short-term relief efforts in Florida following Hurricane Ian. Some fundraisers are aimed toward funding evacuation expenses, local disaster relief teams on the ground, and animal rescue missions.is a disaster relief group composed of military veterans, with a focus in serving "underserved or economically-challenged communities." The organization is raising funds to support its work in Florida.
It said it had route clearance teams prepared ahead of the Hurricane's land impact to assist with clearing trees and debris from roadways.provides food to almost 1 million food insecure families in west central Florida. The group's Disaster Readiness team is "FEMA trained and prepared to handle disaster situations."
It works in collaboration with the Tampa Bay area Emergency Operations Centers to provide food, water and hygiene items during disaster relief situations.Damaged homes and debris are shown in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., started by chef Jose Andres, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate and community crises.
This fund "supports initiatives that prioritize communities devastated by Atlantic hurricanes, especially those facing systemic barriers to equitable recovery," It focuses on meeting medium- and long-term needs, like rebuilding homes, funding mental health services, and other challenges communities face in the recovery process.