Mission
To ensure no family navigates the road to recovery alone as a result of a crisis and/or disaster in Orange County, Florida.
Vision
To strengthen disaster coordination as the Hub for Orange County, focusing resources to achieve four primary objectives: Prevention, Preparedness, Response, Recovery.
Values
We are committed to providing goodwill and positive contributions to the community. We care about the well-being and safety of every person.
Our values are: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence.
- Respect
- Integrity
- Service
- Excellence
Course of Action
Prevention
Increasing Awareness of available resources
Preparedness
Community Education and Outreach
Response
Reducing the loss of property by addressing immediate threats
Recovery
Aims to return the disaster impacted area to pre-disaster status
RISE serves Orange County
Orange County, Florida, is a populous county with a 1.5 million-strong community, spanning 1,003 square miles. Homeownership is at 56%, but there’s a 15% poverty rate, underscoring the need for support.
RISE Orange County is a non-profit organization dedicated to disaster coordination and community welfare, receiving substantial financial support. They’ve helped assess and address home damage and empower communities with disaster preparedness workshops.
In 2023, RISE Orange County unveiled a strategic plan focused on prevention, preparation, and community promotion, fostering a brighter future.