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Duke Energy awards $14,000 HERO grant to Florence for vehicle repeater system
Summary
Duke Energy presented a HERO (storm resilience) grant of $14,000 to the City of Florence to buy a vehicle repeater system, marking the city's fourth consecutive year as a recipient of the company's emergency-response grant program.
Duke Energy representative Mindy Taylor presented the City Council with a $14,000 HERO grant intended to help the city purchase a vehicle repeater system, the company said. Taylor said the HERO grant program supports emergency-response organizations by funding lifesaving equipment, training, or innovative technology.
City officials accepted the presentation and invited the fire department to participate in a photo opportunity. Council did not take additional formal action related to the award during the meeting; the presentation was recorded in the honors and recognitions portion of the agenda.
Council and staff thanked Duke Energy for the continuing partnership; city staff said this is the fourth consecutive year Florence has received a HERO grant.
