Firm Awarded Grant From The City of Marathon
Key West, Florida—{January 11, 2017} Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe (FIRM) has been awarded an $8,000 grant from the City of Marathon’s Non-Profit Grant Awards Program. The grant will help FIRM continue its outreach programs for residents of Monroe County in an effort to help protect life and property and to reduce windstorm and flood insurance rates. Initiatives include continuing the analysis of hurricane models and holding a series of county-wide workshops that will inform residents of their flood mitigation options.
The grant was awarded to FIRM Keys the 501(c)(3) arm of Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe whose mission is to educate and inform the residents of Monroe County on ways to protect themselves and their property from the risks of windstorm and flooding.
FIRM is a grassroots organization formed in 2006 to fight for fair property insurance rates for property owners and residents of Monroe County, Florida (Florida Keys). Through advocacy and community outreach, FIRM contributes to housing affordability and helps residents remain and prosper in our community.
Contact: Mel Montagne, President, Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe, Inc.
422 Fleming Street, Room 5
Key West, FL 33040
305-294-3476
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