{"id":1666114,"date":"2022-09-30T08:05:14","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T12:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1666114"},"modified":"2022-09-30T08:07:57","modified_gmt":"2022-09-30T12:07:57","slug":"florida-first-lady-casey-desantis-announces-millions-of-dollars-have-been-raised-for-communities-impacted-by-hurricane-ian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-first-lady-casey-desantis-announces-millions-of-dollars-have-been-raised-for-communities-impacted-by-hurricane-ian\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Millions Of Dollars Have Been Raised For Communities Impacted By Hurricane Ian"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fflorida-first-lady-casey-desantis-announces-millions-of-dollars-have-been-raised-for-communities-impacted-by-hurricane-ian%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1666114&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Florida first lady Casey DeSantis announced Thursday evening that within just a few hours of activating the Florida Disaster Fund that more than $10 million has been raised to support communities impacted by Hurricane Ian.<\/p>\n<p>The hurricane, which slammed into the state Wednesday afternoon as one of the most powerful Category 4 hurricanes to ever hit the state, caused catastrophic damage from the storm surge that it brought, leaving millions without power and billions of dollars in damage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are very appreciative and thankful for the outpouring of support. Raising more than $10 million dollars in one day to The Florida Disaster Fund demonstrates the kindness and compassion from people across this state and nation,\u201d Casey DeSantis said at a press conference. \u201cThese private sector contributions will be deployed quickly and effectively to meet the immediate needs of those most impacted by the storm. We cannot thank people enough for their generosity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>CEO of Volunteer Florida Josie Tamayo praised Casey DeSantis for her leadership and thanked everyone who has given so far.<\/p>\n<p>The governor\u2019s office <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flgov.com\/2022\/09\/29\/first-lady-casey-desantis-announces-donations-are-pouring-in-to-the-florida-disaster-fund-to-help-communities-impacted-by-hurricane-ian\/\">explained<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><em>The Florida Disaster Fund and Volunteer Florida are working with the Department of Children and Families and Sunshine Health through the First Lady\u2019s Hope Florida Initiative to open Family Resource Support Centers with one-on-one support for impacted families, including Hope Navigators and counseling resources on site for those who are struggling and need help.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Major donations from companies across the state so far included\u00a0Walmart ($1,500,000),\u00a0Amazon ($1,000,000),\u00a0Centene Charitable Foundation ($1,000,000),\u00a0Ian MacKechnie ($1,000,000),\u00a0Florida Blue ($1,000,000),\u00a0Lennar ($1,000,000),\u00a0Boeing ($750,000),\u00a0Publix ($500,000),\u00a0TECO ($500,000),\u00a0Simply Healthcare ($350,000),\u00a0AirBnb ($250,000),\u00a0Wells Fargo ($250,000),\u00a0Verizon ($125,000),\u00a0CVS ($100,000),\u00a0Duke Energy ($100,000),\u00a0Goldman Sachs ($100,000),\u00a0Rumble ($100,000),\u00a0Florida Power and Light ($50,000),\u00a0National Christian Foundation ($50,000), PGA Tour ($25,000), and Horne ($25,000).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe DeSantis Administration has laid the groundwork for our partnership with private-sector businesses to help deliver assistance to Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian, and I am grateful to First Lady Casey DeSantis for spearheading this initiative,\u201d said Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Secretary Dane Eagle.<\/p>\n<p>The governor\u2019s office also released a list of major businesses that are stepping up to help Floridians impacted by the disaster, including:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publix Supermarkets<\/strong> \u2013 Publix has delivered more than 700 truckloads of water equal to almost a million cases, delivered more than 3 million pounds of ice, and is storing double inventory volumes. Prior to closing stores impacted by the storm, Publix donated perishable products to local police, firefighters, and emergency response teams, and also ensured that associates that work nearby and prepare these stores for the storm received donated product for themselves and their families. Publix associates have diligently taken care of their customers, communities, and each other.<strong>Walmart<\/strong> \u2013 Walmart has activated Disaster Displacement Assistance for impacted associates to assist them in evacuating to safety. Walmart Transportation has positioned 400 drivers in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia to support recovery efforts. Walmart and Sam\u2019s Club have pushed more than $23 million in additional water and disaster related merchandise ahead of the storm, including over 660 truckloads of additional water and disaster related merchandise ahead of the storm. A public-facing map showing store and club closures that updates in real-time has been published at Hurricane Ian Facility Status (walmart.com).<strong>Lowe\u2019s Home Improvement<\/strong> \u2013 Lowe\u2019s continues to have stores open in counties not directly impacted by Hurricane Ian to receive storm and recovery-related products, such as generators, water, gas cans, sand, plywood, batteries, flashlights, and other materials. Additionally, 30 fuel trucks are staged at Lowe\u2019s store locations for re-entry after the storm. Lowe\u2019s is leveraging its vast supply chain network to bring much needed response product into the state.<strong>Uber Technology<\/strong> \u2013 Private-sector partner, Uber, is offering round-trip rides to and from Southwest Florida shelter locations in Orange, Brevard, Seminole, Volusia, and Osceola counties listed at www.FloridaDisaster.org\/PlanPrepare\/Shelters. Riders can enter promotional code IANRELIEF in the app to redeem a free round-trip up to $30 each way. Rides must be requested to or from any state-approved evacuation shelter in Florida.<strong>U-Haul International, Inc.<\/strong> \u2013 As families evacuate, U-Haul is offering 30 days of free storage and U-Box container usage at 43 Florida locations. Find additional information at www.uhaul.com\/about\/ listed under \u201cTop Stories.\u201d<strong>Expedia<\/strong> \u2013 VISIT Florida has activated the Emergency Accommodations Portal at Expedia.com\/Florida with the latest available hotel listings. Expedia reached out encouraging their partners to waive cancellation fees and to waive pet restrictions.<strong>Xfinity<\/strong> \u2013 Comcast has opened Xfinity WiFi hotspots in Central, North and Southwest Florida, and the Panhandle for Xfinity customers and non-customers to stay connected during and after the storm. Details are available at Florida.Comcast.com\/2022\/09\/27\/comcast-opens-free-xfinity-wifi-hotspot-network-as-hurricane-ian-approaches\/.<strong>Rosen Hotels &#038; Resorts<\/strong> \u2013 Rosen Hotels and Resorts is activating their Florida Residents Distressed Rates to give Floridians a safe, affordable place to ride out Hurricane Ian. Evacuees can call 866-33-ROSEN (76736) to reserve a room.<strong>AT&#038;T<\/strong> \u2013 AT&#038;T is waiving talk, text, and data overage charges for AT&#038;T Postpaid &#038; PREPAID customers with billing addresses in 828 zip codes across Florida from September<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida first lady Casey DeSantis announced Thursday evening that within just a few hours of activating the Florida Disaster Fund that more than $10 million has been raised to support communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. 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