Florida native and country music artist Jake Owen is helping relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Irma, Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday. “Jake reached out to the governor to find out the best way to help people in his home state who have been affected by Hurricane Irma,” according to a press release.
Gov. Rick Scott on Friday activated the Florida Disaster Fund, which provides financial support to Florida’s communities in times of disaster. “We expect that Hurricane Irma will have a major impact on our state and we must use every available resource to meet the needs of our families and communities,” he said in a statement.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott applauded AT&T Monday for a $25,000 donation the telecommunications giant made to the Florida Disaster Fund. “I want to thank AT&T for its incredible generosity. Hurricane Matthew impacted communities from Palm Beach to Nassau [counties] and now thousands of families along the East Coast are focused on recovery and returning to their normal routines,” Scott said. “The Florida Disaster Fund, through generous contributions from individuals and corporations alike, will provide critical funding to disaster relief organizations…
