The Somerset Flood Relief Fund has just reached more than £1 million raised funds for flood victims.
The Somerset Community Foundation raised the funds through a series of local charitable events and fundraisers donated by generous donors from all over the world. To date, the flood relief fund has pumped up over £260,000 grants to more than 350 households affected by floods.
Federal Programs Related to - Public Safety, Disaster Services, General/Other
Programs that seek to prevent, predict or mitigate the effects of disasters (e.g. fires, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes); prepare people to cope with disasters; or provide broad-based relief services to disaster victims. Also includes programs that rescue accident victims; provide first aid training and services; and/or offer safety education programs .
Programs that provide emergency planning, preparedness, mitigation, response, relief and/or recovery services prior to, during and after a disaster including fires, floods, earthquakes, or other emergency of natural or human origin. Disaster Mitigation Programs; Disaster Recovery Programs; Disaster Response Services; Emergency Management Programs
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Somerset Flood Relief Fund Raises More Than £1 Million