Florida community foundations establish permanent disaster funds due to intensified hurricane season and climate change.
Hurricane season is prompting Florida community foundations to establish permanent disaster funds, as climate change intensifies storms. Miami Foundation CEO Rebecca Fishman Lipsey overhauled the organization's disaster response after the 2021 condominium collapse. St. Lucie County has also created a permanent fund and preemptive agreements with nonprofits for immediate deployment of funds during storm forecasts.
May 27, 2024
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