Manatee County Community Rebuild Efforts
Key Questions
How many families in Manatee County still need help rebuilding after the hurricane?
More than 3,000 families remain in unsafe homes affected by mold and leaks. Local groups are currently assisting over 350 families while FEMA scales back its support.
What is the Lasting Manatee Intake Center and when does it open?
The Lasting Manatee Intake Center opens June 1 to help residents access the Home Recovery Program. It will connect people with housing, infrastructure, and mitigation resources funded by federal disaster aid.
How much funding has Manatee County received for post-hurricane recovery?
Manatee County received more than $252 million in HUD CDBG-DR funds. These resources target unmet needs in housing, infrastructure, and mitigation after Hurricane Milton.
Why are community groups stepping in to help hurricane survivors in Manatee County?
Community organizations are filling gaps as federal disaster response from FEMA begins to wind down. Their efforts focus on trauma recovery and supporting residents who still face ongoing challenges.
What services will the new relief assistance center provide?
The center assists residents with applications for recovery programs and resources. It aims to address remaining hurricane damage and connect people to the Home Recovery Program.
Local groups aid 350+ families with 3,000+ still in unsafe homes due to mold and leaks as FEMA scales back. Lasting Manatee Intake Center opens June 1 for Home Recovery Program using $252M CDBG-DR funds for housing, infrastructure and mitigation. Focus on trauma recovery and filling gaps in post-Milton support.