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Supporting Communities During Natural Disasters

In the past year, communities across the United States have been impacted by climate-related events, including wildfires, flooding, and other weather emergencies. Recognizing that disasters strike when and where we least expect them, Elevance Health quickly pivots to help members maintain continuity of healthcare throughout a crisis. Our affiliated health plans make it easier to refill prescriptions, replace durable medical equipment, obtain medical supplies, and access healthcare services.

The Elevance Health Foundation is further powering our efforts by channeling support to highly effective nonprofit disaster-relief organizations so they can respond immediately to communities in need.

Helping Florida Recover from Hurricane Ian

In September of 2022, Florida was hit by one of the deadliest hurricanes in the state’s history. Hurricane Ian resulted in more than 100 deaths and caused billions of dollars in damage. Extensive flooding and millions of people without power signaled a critical need for a wide range of support.

Elevance Health and the Elevance Health Foundation responded swiftly, providing carefully coordinated financial support to organizations positioned to supply the most benefit, including:

• The Florida Disaster Relief fund to help on-the-ground relief efforts.
• Americares Emergency Response Partners (ERP) program, which focuses on vulnerable low-income communities during a disaster, enabling deployment of medicine, supplies, and other assistance in Florida and other impacted states.
• Direct Relief, an organization that responds to local partner needs in communities hit by disasters, allowing for quick and direct responses to specific requests.
• A partnership including Rebuilding Together, Direct Relief, and Kelly’s Kitchen to provide vital resources to rural communities including food, health supplies, and home repairs.