SBP began operations in Florida in 2018, opening an office in Panama City to assist communities rebuilding after Hurricanes Michael, Ian, Idalia, and Debby. Since then, SBP has built homes, helped homeowners secure significant disaster assistance through FEMA appeals, and launched the Recovery Acceleration Fund for survivors. With a new program and regional office in Tampa, SBP will continue to strengthen its disaster recovery efforts across the state.
Operaciones de recuperación en Florida
SBP has provided recovery resources and support for communities devastated by Hurricanes Michael, Ian, and Idalia across the Florida Panhandle, the Big Bend area, and the Gulf Coast. SBP rebuilds homes for disaster survivors in Florida with IBHS FORTIFIED roofs and other features designed to prevent future storm damage. In addition to the Build program,
SBP’s response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida has included muck-and-gut operations in the greater Tampa area and free disaster assistance services to help homeowners file FEMA appeals.
Nuestro impacto
480 families back home
Más de 1.612 voluntarios, que prestaron más de 34.356 horas de servicio
Secure an additional $1.91 million in additional awards, and 317 households were assisted.
45 miembros de AmeriCorps han formado parte de nuestro equipo
17 organizations trained in leveraging FEMA, CDBG-DR, and best practices for NGO preparedness and response
42 líderes de la recuperación formados en la creación y ejecución de un programa eficaz de recuperación a largo plazo a través del Curso para Líderes Profesionales de los PAS