Duke Energy Foundation supports resiliency and emergency response efforts with $523,000 in Florida grants
Summary
“By supporting the organizations and the people who assist our neighbors during difficult times, we are helping to ensure our communities remain safe, protected and prepared.” Over the past year and a half, local emergency management departments throughout the state have seen a growing need to provide community services via drive-thru food pantries, testing and vaccination sites, personal protective equipment (PPE) distributions and more. This year’s Duke Energy Foundation funding will allow Orange County’s Office of Emergency Management to enhance and expand these critical services to more areas, more quickly. “Duke Energy’s valuable and continuous donations positively impact our programs and the underserved population we assist in Florida,” said Augusto Sanabria, Prospera president and chief executive officer. “Prospera works year-round to empower Hispanic entrepreneurs with consulting, training, access to capital and additional resources to help them start, sustain and grow businesses. The company also is investing in major electric grid upgrades and expanded battery storage, and exploring zero-emitting power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.