{"id":23900,"date":"2026-04-27T09:53:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T13:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&p=23900"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:54:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T13:54:13","slug":"financial-stability-resources-local-emergency-response-plan","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2026\/04\/financial-stability-resources-local-emergency-response-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County to Add Financial Stability Resources to Local Emergency Response Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"$150,000 grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to aid emergency preparedness and response plans.<\/em><\/p>\n

Orange County, FL \u00a0\u2013<\/strong> Orange County today announced that the national nonprofit Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund<\/a> (CFE Fund) has selected the County to receive funding and technical support to enhance local emergency preparedness and response plans by incorporating financial empowerment services for residents.<\/p>\n

The CFE Fund\u2019s Emergency Financial Empowerment<\/a> (EFE) initiative provides local governments across the country with grant dollars and technical assistance to build and expand their emergency preparedness and response infrastructure to support individual and family financial needs. The County received a $150,000 CFE Fund grant to integrate financial empowerment services, which could include pre-disaster financial counseling to post-disaster assistance navigating federal aid applications into existing support services.<\/p>\n

\u201cOrange County is proud to partner with the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to strengthen how we support residents before, during, and after emergencies,\u201d said Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings. \u201cThis investment allows us to integrate financial empowerment services into our emergency management efforts, ensuring Orange County families have the tools and resources they need to remain stable and recover quickly when challenges arise.\u201d<\/p>\n

Natural and man-made disasters, public health crises, and localized emergencies can significantly disrupt residents\u2019 financial stability often leading to long-term consequences. At the same time, individuals and families must navigate complex systems access resources. A household\u2019s financial position before a disaster also plays a critical role in its ability to secure relief and recover when emergencies occur.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy empowering residents with financial education, communities become more resilient and better prepared to withstand and recover from unexpected events,\u201d said Division Chief Lauraleigh Avery, Emergency Manager.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe CFE Fund is thrilled to partner with Orange County to connect financial empowerment to disaster preparedness and response, supporting residents\u2019 financial stability during emergencies,\u201d said Jonathan Mintz, president and CEO of the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund. \u201cFinancial stability is a critical component of emergency preparedness and response, and we applaud Orange County\u2019s investment in this important work to help residents better prepare for and recover from unexpected disasters.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

$150,000 grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to aid emergency preparedness and response plans. 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