Be Ready Alliance
Coordinating for Emergencies

Serving Escambia County Florida since 2006

BRACE strengthens disaster-resilient communities through collaboration, training, and volunteerism.

What does BRACE do?

  • We lead the Escambia Long-Term Recovery Group - helping our community recover after a disaster

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  • We are Escambia County Emergency Management's Fiscal Agent and Volunteers & Donations Lead

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  • We are the program manager of Escambia CERT - training and assisting our community year round

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  • We are the program manager of Pensacola Fire Corps - supporting the Pensacola Fire Department with rehabilitation and medical evaluation

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  • We educate our community on Disaster Preparedness through a variety of workshops and presentations

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Be prepared for anything.

Since 2006, Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies (BRACE) has been a leader in disaster readiness, response, and recovery programs throughout the State of Florida.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has recognized BRACE for its efforts with multiple honors including the renowned “John D. Solomon Whole Preparedness Award”.

Are you ready to volunteer?

A resilient community needs everyone to be involved so that you and your neighbors are ready for anything. We have LOTS of volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and stages in life. There is a place for YOU within the BRACE network!

Community Feedback

  • "Very thorough instruction given. Scenarios were appropriate and plenty of materials and props were provided."

    CERT Student

  • "I am more confident in my ability to effectively perform in emergencies."

    UWF College Student

  • "I learned to do the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Do for the many instead of the few!"

    CERT Student

  • "Having the knowledge needed to help save lives is one of the greatest tools we can give our youth, and the youth get the greatest reward from making a difference in life safety."

    Ray Melton, Escambia County Fire Department

Upcoming Events

Together we are making a difference for our community. Join us for a Community Emergency Response Team training, a Fire Corps training or one of our special events. You can make a difference in our community!

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“Our community volunteers make up the best part of BRACE. Together, with our partners, we are making Escambia County, Florida the most resilient county in the nation.”

— Dr. Nick Jackson, BRACE CEO