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United Way updates council on long-term storm recovery: volunteers, grants and remaining needs
Summary
United Way of South Sarasota County updated the council on long-term recovery work for Hurricane Ian and more recent storms, describing volunteer construction partnerships, case counts and the scale of unmet needs in Venice and countywide.
The United Way of South Sarasota County, which leads the local Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG), briefed the Venice City Council on May 20 about recovery work from Hurricane Ian and the more recent storms Helen and Milton.
Executive summary: United Way reported that recovery work has repaired dozens of homes via volunteer and partner programs and that the agency is actively mapping FEMA damage data and prioritizing assistance for socially vulnerable and low-income households. The presentation warned that the scale of need from the recent storms is large and that some federal and programmatic funding streams have been delayed or limited.
Key figures and activity
- Hurricane Ian (countywide): The United Way team reported roughly 54,413 affected…
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