BRACE Seeks Donations for Long-Term Isaias Recovery in Escambia, Santa Rosa

PENSACOLA, Fla. — As Northwest Florida moves from emergency response into longer-term Hurricane Isaias recovery, BRACE is asking residents and businesses to help support recovery efforts in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies serves as the lead local agency for Emergency Support Function 15, which coordinates volunteers and donations following disasters.

The organization also serves as a fiscal agent for disaster-recovery efforts in the two counties and leads their Long-Term Recovery Groups.

Those groups bring together nonprofit organizations, churches, businesses, government agencies and other community partners to address needs that can remain long after the immediate emergency ends.

“Disaster recovery does not end when the storm passes,” BRACE CEO Dr. Nick Jackson said. “Families may continue dealing with damaged homes, debris, lost belongings and other needs long after the immediate emergency is over.”

BRACE says financial contributions are particularly useful because recovery needs can change over time and funding can be directed toward identified gaps not covered by other resources.

Residents can contribute through the BRACE Hurricane Recovery donation page.

BRACE will continue coordinating with emergency managers in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as recovery needs are identified.