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Two years after Hurricane Michael, signs of recovery in Florida panhandle but much more work to do

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Rebuild 850 calls for continued investment in region struck by one of the
biggest and most devastating storms ever to make landfall in North America

Even as Hurricane Delta bears down on the Gulf region two years after Hurricane Michael made landfall as one of the most powerful and devastating storms to ever hit the continental U.S., advocates for the Florida Panhandle say the region’s recovery is far from over – and continued attention and investment are sorely needed. [Read more…] about Two years after Hurricane Michael, signs of recovery in Florida panhandle but much more work to do

Hurricane Michael-Damaged NW Florida Pleads for Continued Public, Federal, State Aid as Anniversary Nears

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Nearly one year after Category 5 Hurricane Michael cut a swath of destruction across multiple communities in Northwest Florida, diverse leaders gathered in Tallahassee to issue an urgent plea for continued aid to fill critical needs in a regional rebuilding effort that will take years to finish. [Read more…] about Hurricane Michael-Damaged NW Florida Pleads for Continued Public, Federal, State Aid as Anniversary Nears

Rebuild 850 encourages Hurricane Michael-affected region to apply for Volunteer Florida disaster recovery funds

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The Rebuild 850 co-chairs – former Florida House speakers Allan Bense and Will Weatherford and former Congresswoman Gwen Graham – today urged organizations engaged in vital Hurricane Michael recovery efforts to apply for Florida Disaster Fund grants, which are available now through Volunteer Florida. [Read more…] about Rebuild 850 encourages Hurricane Michael-affected region to apply for Volunteer Florida disaster recovery funds

REBUILD 850 Boosted by Donation From American Heart Association

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Hurricane Michael victims in Panhandle supported by $25,000 contribution

REBUILD 850, an initiative to support hard-hit communities in Northwest Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, is pleased to announce that it has received a generous $25,000 donation from the American Heart Association. [Read more…] about REBUILD 850 Boosted by Donation From American Heart Association

REBUILD 850 Survey: Many Floridians Unaware Damage Remains in Post-Michael Panhandle

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Knowledge gap on the severity of the storm; many
unwilling to help Northwest Florida neighbors in need

A new survey finds that​ ​more than two in five Floridians mistakenly think life has returned to normal in the Panhandle and nearly half would do nothing to help the thousands of people whose lives have been turned upside down by Hurricane Michael’s disastrous landfall last October. [Read more…] about REBUILD 850 Survey: Many Floridians Unaware Damage Remains in Post-Michael Panhandle

Diverse Leaders, Groups Call for Continued Focus, Support for Areas, People Impacted by Hurricane Michael

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Three months after landfall, residents still struggling with urgent recovery needs

Three months from the day Hurricane Michael devastated vast areas of Northwest Florida, REBUILD 850 co-chairs Allan Bense, Will Weatherford, and Gwen Graham today emphasized the importance for all Floridians to continue efforts to assist recovery in the hard-hit area. They announced the addition of former Florida Emergency Management Director Bryan Koon as director of damage assessment, highlighting the urgency of the mission, for the all-volunteer initiative.
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REBUILD 850 Co-Chair Gwen Graham to Distribute Toys to Hurricane Michael Victims

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REBUILD 850 and Operation Santa to spread holiday cheer in Florida’s Panhandle

Former Congresswoman and REBUILD 850 Co-Chair Gwen Graham is partnering with Bay County’s Operation Santa to distribute toys collected by the REBUILD 850 initiative to families impacted by Hurricane Michael. Graham will be in Panama City on Monday morning, December 17, to hand out the items, after a Tallahassee toy drive collected a truckload of toys for the initiative earlier this month. [Read more…] about REBUILD 850 Co-Chair Gwen Graham to Distribute Toys to Hurricane Michael Victims

Music Video “Carry On” is New Anthem of Hope to Drive Donations for Hurricane Michael Victims

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Effort will rally communities in response to the devastation,
encouraging people to Donate, Volunteer, Visit, and Invest

Musician Brianna Kalon, a Florida native, was deeply moved by the devastation suffered by communities across the Florida Panhandle during Hurricane Michael. Inspired, she worked with songwriter John Hilton Revell and songwriter and producer Miller Joyner to create a heartfelt, moving song and music video to lift up those affected by the catastrophe and encourage others to continue providing relief to victims. [Read more…] about Music Video “Carry On” is New Anthem of Hope to Drive Donations for Hurricane Michael Victims