TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LIBERTY Dental Plan of Florida, Inc. (LIBERTY), a dental benefits administrator serving members throughout the areas impacted by Hurricane Idalia, today announced it is donating $10,000 for Hurricane Idalia relief efforts to Florida Disaster Fund, which supports response and recover activities during times of disaster and recovery.
Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Wednesday, Aug. 30, as a Category 3 hurricane and caused fatalities, flooding, power outages, and other damage, affecting tens of thousands of people.
In addition to the company’s monetary donation, LIBERTY’s Team also volunteered in the relief efforts by donating their own time and resources, along with 11,000 oral hygiene donations such as dental kits, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, supply bags, lip balm, and oral health educational materials.
“Our thoughts and prayers continue for those impacted by Hurricane Idalia, including our patients, partners, and colleagues,” said Rosa Roldan, DMD, MD, Chief Dental Officer and Florida Dental Director, LIBERTY. “We at LIBERTY are grateful for the opportunity to support relief efforts, including a monetary donation to Florida Disaster Fund. We thank everyone, including our entire Florida staff, for assisting impacted communities in their various roles.”