Escambia Long-Term Recovery Group
When disasters strike, we are ready to help our community recover as quickly as possible.
The Escambia Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG), coordinated by BRACE, serves as a collaborative network of organizations working together to support the community in the aftermath of disasters. Our members include faith-based groups, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and private sector partners, all unified by a common goal: to address the long-term unmet needs of individuals and families impacted by disasters.
While emergency response addresses immediate needs, LTRGs focus on sustained recovery—ensuring that survivors are not left behind once the initial crisis passes. This work can span months or even years, involving everything from rebuilding homes to restoring emotional well-being.
Our Work
Coordinating Resources
We serve as a central hub to align services and resources from various partners, maximizing impact and minimizing duplication of efforts.
Identifying Unmet Needs
We assess ongoing individual and community needs that were not resolved during the immediate response phase, including housing, financial, and emotional support.
Providing Financial Assistance
LTRG members can offer support for rebuilding costs, navigating insurance claims, and other financial burdens that disaster survivors often face.
Offering Emotional & Mental Health Support
We connect survivors with counseling services, peer support networks, and mental health professionals to promote healing and resilience.
Facilitating Physical Recovery
From debris removal to home repairs, we coordinate hands-on assistance to help survivors restore safe and livable conditions.
Promoting Community Rebuilding
We help restore infrastructure, support grassroots recovery initiatives, and build stronger, more resilient neighborhoods for the future.
Connecting Survivors with Services
We guide survivors through the recovery process by linking them with partner organizations that offer specialized support, including legal aid, benefits assistance, and housing services.
Functions of LTRG
The Escambia Long-Term Recovery Group activates upon a major incident, such as a flood or hurricane. As donations and funds come in, Disaster Case Managers hear needs of the community and the Unmet Needs Committee determines where funding requests should be implemented throughout the county.