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A week after Hurricane Milton devastated Tampa Bay and surrounding areas, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ownership is stepping up to help out the relief efforts.
The Glazer family, which owns the Buccaneers, will donate $1 million to “support local nonprofit organizations aiding those most impacted by Hurricane Milton,” the team announced Thursday. It’s the second $1 million donation that the Glazer family has made toward hurricane relief in recent weeks. The Glazer family also donated $1 million to help agencies in the Tampa Bay area following Hurricane Helene in September.
“The Tampa Bay region has experienced traumatic hardships caused by recent Hurricanes Milton and Helene and at times such as these, our community comes together to provide the support and resources that are desperately needed,” the Glazer family said in a statement. “As we continue the tireless work of recovering from the devastation that so many have experienced, we are committed to supporting the local agencies that are providing crucial services to our neighbors in need. Despite the difficulties of recent weeks, our resilient Tampa Bay community will persevere and thrive once again.”
Hurricanes Helene and Milton were two of the deadliest and costliest hurricanes in American history. As of Thursday, there have been at least 280 people killed as a result of the damage done by the two hurricanes. The damages from each hurricane is reportedly expected to surpass $50 billion on its own.
Part of the damage from Hurricane Milton included the tearing of the roof of Tropicana Field, where the Tampa Bay Rays play. As a result, the MLB team will not be able to play their home games there when the 2025 MLB season opens, putting the Rays in a bind as they await the opening of a new stadium in 2026.
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