First Lady Casey DeSantis Assists Florida Communities In Hurricane Recovery Process

By Amber Jo Cooper

Published Oct. 4, 2022, 10:53 a.m. ET | Updated Oct. 4, 2022

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (FLV) – First Lady Casey DeSantis visited multiple communities across southwest Florida to assist with Hurricane Ian Recovery efforts.

DeSantis served up hot meals for first responders at the First Responders Base Camp in Lee County, reported by NBC2.

The First Lady also met with Veterans and staff at the Douglas T. Jacobson Veterans’ Nursing Home who rode out the storm.

“Their resilience through the hurricane is inspirational and I appreciate their warm welcome,” DeSantis said.

Honored to meet with veterans and staff at the Douglas T Jacobson Veterans’ Nursing Home who rode out the storm. Their resilience through the hurricane is inspirational and I appreciate their warm welcome. They were prepared and fared well but we stand ready to assist if needed. pic.twitter.com/RZAH60eeRq
— Casey DeSantis (@CaseyDeSantis) October 3, 2022

The First Lady volunteered at Murdock Baptist Church to support the local community.

Heartfelt thank you to the communities coming together to help neighbors and friends in need. I am proud of our faith-based organizations that have traveled from across the state to deliver help and hope. Floridians are resilient and today I saw that firsthand at @murdockbaptist. pic.twitter.com/nWmYe1Tx0Z
— Casey DeSantis (@CaseyDeSantis) October 3, 2022

It was previously reported that the First Lady announced the activation of the Florida Disaster Fund to support Florida’s communities impacted by Hurricane Ian which raised $20 million within the first 48 hours.

$20 million in 48 hours is a testament to the generosity, compassion and good will from people across the county. @GovRonDeSantis and I are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support, thank you 🙏 pic.twitter.com/AT2kqBM2Qi
— Casey DeSantis (@CaseyDeSantis) October 1, 2022

The Florida Disaster Fund is the State of Florida’s official private fund established to provide financial assistance to our communities as they respond to and recover from times of emergency or disaster, according to the press release.

To contribute, visit www.FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222.