Disaster Recovery Fund

Disaster Recovery Fund

Funder: United Way of Indian River County (UWIRC)

Geographic Scope: Indian River County, Florida and hardest-hit regions affected by disasters

Status: Activated in response to Hurricane Milton; ongoing as needed

Purpose: Provide support to communities affected by natural disasters (hurricanes, floods, etc.)

Overview

United Way of Indian River County has launched the Disaster Response and Recovery Fund to provide critical support to communities affected by natural disasters. The fund helps UWIRC meet urgent disaster-related needs and aids in the long-term recovery process across hardest-hit regions.

Fund Use

• Immediate Relief: Emergency assistance for storm-related impacts
• Long-term Recovery: Support for rebuilding lives and communities
• Fund Allocation: 100% of donations go toward relief efforts
• Fund Reserve: Any unspent funds are reserved for future disaster relief

Eligibility

• Indian River County residents affected by declared disasters
• Individuals and families in need of storm-related assistance and recovery support

Geographic Focus

• Primarily Indian River County
• Hardest-hit regions in the broader community

Contact Information

United Way of Indian River County

Address: 1836 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960

Phone: (772) 567-8900

Website: UnitedWayIRC.org

Donation Portal: https://unitedwayirc.org/hurricane

Leadership

Meredith Egan, Chief Executive Officer

Oversees disaster response and recovery initiatives

Mission Context

As part of United Way's ongoing commitment to building resilient, equitable communities, this fund represents their strategic response to meet urgent needs and support long-term community recovery.