WIND is committed to disaster recovery funding to assist those in financial need following devastating natural disasters. Since 2004, WIND has contributed more than $350,000 to disaster recovery and relief efforts.
August 2023
WIND Donates $25,000 to for Lahaina Wildfire Relief
In early August 2023, a series of wildfires broke out in Hawaii, predominantly on the island of Maui. The wind-driven fires, fanned by wind gusts topping 60 mph, prompted evacuations, and caused widespread damage, killing at least 115 people, leaving 388 others missing, destroying more than 2,000 structures in the town of Lahaina.
WIND made a contribution of $20,000 to the Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund, and $5,000 to the Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation’s Fire Relief Fund.
December 2022
WIND Donates $60,000 for Hurricane Relief
In September 2022, Hurricane Ian, a Category 4 storm, made landfall on Florida’s west coast, and then slowly moved across the Florida peninsula, hammering the state with heavy rains and powerful winds, causing catastrophic flooding and power outages. Barrier islands were disconnected from the mainland when the Sanibel Causeway was destroyed. Ian was Florida’s deadliest hurricane since 1935 and could also be the costliest in terms of property damage.
In November 2022, Hurricane Nicole devastated parts of Florida’s east coast and caused severe beach erosion. The rare November storm caused significant flooding in central Florida.
WIND provided $20,000 each to Rebuilding Together, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, and Harry Chapin Food Bank, with funds earmarked to support hurricane relief efforts.
December 2021
WIND Donates $5,000 to Team Kentucky for Tornado Relief
On December 10, 2021, a storm system moving across the central United States resulted in widespread severe weather across the region, including tornadoes. The National Weather Service reported EF-4 and EF-3 tornados. An EF-4 had peak winds of 190 mph, a path of 165.7 miles, and was over a mile wide at times. WIND made a contribution of $5,000 to support the relief efforts.
Fall 2021
WIND Donates $10,000 for Hurricane Ida Relief
Hurricane Ida was designated as such on August 27, 2021, and made landfall first in Cuba and then along the southeastern coast of Louisiana on August 29, as a category 3. The storm continued to Southern Mississippi and weakened to a tropical depression on August 30. The damage from wind and storm surge and flooding impacted families across the Gulf Coast. To support those affected by Ida, WIND contributed $5,000 to both Prodisee Pantry and The Salvation Army, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi Divisional Headquarters.
March 2020
WIND Donates $25,000 to Salvation Army for Nashville, Tennessee area Tornado Relief
In March 2020, people in Nashville, Tennessee and surrounding communities were devastated by multiple tornadoes. The Windstorm Insurance Network Board of Directors, on behalf of the organization’s membership, presented a designated gift of $25,000 to the Salvation Army Nashville for disaster relief efforts.
October 2018
WIND Donates $5,000 for Hurricane Michael Relief
Two months after the Florida Panhandle was impacted by near category 5 Hurricane Michael, WIND presented the Northwest Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross with a $5,000 check for disaster relief efforts.
Here’s a report on the ARC recovery as well as a video on their relief efforts.
October 2017
WIND Donates $20,000 for Texas and Florida Hurricane Relief
In October 2017, WIND contributed $20,000 to various charities to help people and our four-legged friends. Here is a list of those charities:
Hurricane Harvey
- Habitat for Humanity – Houston Chapter
- Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas
- The Girl Scouts Houston Chapter
- The Boy Scouts Houston Chapter
- Houston Pets Alive
Hurricane Irma
- Habitat for Humanity of Key West and the Lower Keys
- Gulf Coast Community Foundation in Venice, Florida
- Holly Dog (Greyhounds) Rescue
May 2013
Windstorm Insurance Network Donates $13,400 to the Oklahoma City Chapter of the American Red Cross for Moore, OK Tornado Disaster Relief
The Windstorm Insurance Network, Inc. donated $13,400 to the Oklahoma City, OK Chapter of the American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of the devastating and fatal tornadoes that hit Moore, OK on May 20, 2013.
May 2013
WIND Donates to Oklahoma Tornado Disaster Relief
As an organization, WIND matches members’ donations up to $15,000 for disaster relief for the Moore, OK tornado. Donations sent to the American Red Cross local Oklahoma chapter.
2012
WIND Scholarship at FSU
Qualified graduate and undergraduate students majoring in Risk Management are eligible to apply for the scholarship. WIND members with qualified dependents are asked to apply as well, as additional preference is also given to students affiliated with WIND. To qualify an eligible student must have a 2.5 GPA or above and must be in good standing with the College of Business. Consideration is also given to applicants with financial need, especially greater consideration will be given to scholarship, leadership, character and community service.
May 2011
WIND Donates $25,000 to Tuscaloosa Chapters of the Salvation Army and American Red Cross for Alabama Tornado Disaster Relief
The Windstorm Insurance Network, Inc. (www.windnetwork.com) donated $25,000 to the Tuscaloosa, Alabama Chapter of the Salvation Army and West Alabama/Tuscaloosa Chapter of the American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of the devastating and fatal tornados that hit the area on April 27, 2011.
January 2011
WIND Scholarship Recipients Awarded/WIND Expands Funding to $25,000 annually to WIND Scholarship Fund at FSU
WIND is pleased to announce the expansion of our WIND Scholarship Fund at Florida State University’s School of Business/Department of Risk Management. FSU undergraduate student recipients of the WIND Scholarship recipients are David Flowers, Dominique Reed, Brenae Robinson, and Ashley McCreadie and graduate students Sonia Casablanca and Sarah Logue.
June 2010
WIND Scholarship Fund at Florida State University
WIND contributed $5,000 to the Windstorm Insurance Network, Inc. Scholarship Fund at FSU College of Business/Risk Management.
May 2010
WIND Responds to Nashville Flood Relief with $15,000
WIND Responds to Nashville Flood Relief. The WIND Board of Directors voted on May 10, 2010 to donate $7,500 to the Nashville Chapter of the Salvation Army and $7,500 to the Nashville Chapter of the American Red Cross
January 2010
WIND responds to Haiti Earthquake donates $15,000
On behalf of its members and Board of Directors, WIND has donated $7,500 to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund and $7,500 to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund.
September 2009
Windstorm Insurance Network, Established Scholarship Fund
WIND established the Windstorm Insurance Network, Inc. Scholarship Fund at the College of Business/Risk Management at Florida State University. Currently, $5,000 is given annually to qualified graduate and undergraduate students majoring in Risk Management.
October 2008
WIND gives $25,000 to Salvation Army
Salvation Army, Galveston, Texas. For disaster relief for communities devastated by Hurricane Ike. Thanks to our members for their donations for Hurricane Ike relief:
Associated Claims Management, Inc.
- $500 donation to the Salvation Army Galveston
- $500 donation to the American Red Cross Galveston
Hightower & Partners, P.A.
- $50 donation to the Salvation Army Galveston
- $50 donation to the American Red Cross Galveston
Charles R. Tutwiler, Inc
- $500 donation to the American Red Cross Galveston
October 2008
WIND gives $25,000 to American Red Cross
American Red Cross, Galveston, Texas County Unit
For disaster relief for communities devastated by Hurricane Ike.
January 2011
FSU Foundation/Katrina Froeschle Memorial Scholarship Fund
$5,000 – For FSU School of Insurance Scholarship Endowment Fund in memory of Katrina Froeschel, property insurance adjuster.
March 2008
WIND Gives Gift of $500 to American Heart Association
In memory of WIND Member Emmanuel G. Pappas, EGP & Associates.
September 2007
WIND Donates $1,000 Lymphoma Research Foundation
In memory of WIND President Janice A. Kelly’s husband, Donald Kelly.
February 2007
WIND sends $10,000 to Florida Disaster Recovery Fund
For disaster relief for February 1, 2007 Florida tornado victims.
October 2005
WIND donates $25,000 to Salvation Army
Salvation Army, Gulfport, Mississippi – For disaster relief for communities devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
October 2005
WIND donates $25,000 to American Red Cross
American Red Cross, Gulfport, Mississippi – For disaster relief for communities devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
August 2005
FSU Foundation/Katrina Froeschle Memorial Scholarship Fund
$5,000 – For FSU School of Insurance Scholarship Endowment Fund in memory of Katrina Froeschel, property insurance adjuster.
May 2005
WIND donates to Florida Hurricane Relief Fund
Florida Hurricane Relief Fund – For disaster relief for communities throughout Florida devastated by the 2004 hurricane season.
August 2004
WIND donates to American Red Cross
$25,000 – American Red Cross, Charlotte County, Florida Chapter – For disaster relief for communities throughout Florida devastated by the 2004 hurricane season.
