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Suwannee County and partners secure state‑backed CDBG‑DR funds for regional storm shelter
Summary
Suwannee County officials and statewide partners announced a major community development block grant disaster recovery (CDBG‑DR) award to fund a regional shelter serving multiple North Florida counties, with planning and project management led by county staff and grant firm Ovid Solutions.
Suwannee County commissioners on Jan. 6 celebrated a major award of CDBG‑DR funding and described next steps to build a regional storm shelter that county leaders say will increase long‑term resiliency across several North Florida counties.
Julie Dennis, CEO of Ovid Solutions, told commissioners the county’s application — prepared with renderings, documentation and a multiagency advocacy effort — met CDBG‑DR priorities for infrastructure and shelter projects tied to the…
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