Sarasota County Long Term Recovery Group

What is a Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG)?

A Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) is a collaborative organization made up of representatives from faith-based groups, non-profits, government agencies, businesses, and community organizations. As a proven leader in disaster recovery, the Sarasota County Long-Term Recovery Group has successfully guided the community through the aftermath of major storms by providing long-term assistance and resources to individuals and families affected by disasters.

Sarasota County Long-Term Recovery Group Mission Statement The Sarasota County Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) strengthens disaster response and coordination across the community through preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts, ensuring that recovery is both effective and resilient.

Get Involved in Sarasota County's Recovery!

If you're passionate about helping Sarasota County recover from the devastation caused by Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, we encourage you to join the Sarasota County Long-Term Recovery Group. As our community moves into the long-term recovery phase, collaboration and strategic planning are vital to rebuilding a stronger and more resilient community. By joining our LTRG, you’ll contribute to efforts that go beyond short-term relief, ensuring sustained recovery for those in need.

Attend Our Monthly Community Meetings

We hold community meetings on the last Friday of each month at 9:00 AM EST via Zoom. All community members and stakeholders are welcome to attend and learn how they can be part of the recovery process.

Join the LTRG Community Meeting

Join a Committee and Make a Difference!

Do you have a specific skill set or expertise you’d like to contribute? The Sarasota County LTRG has various committees that focus on different aspects of disaster recovery. Whether your background is in planning, logistics, volunteer coordination, or public relations, your involvement can make a significant impact on our community’s long-term recovery efforts.

For more information on how to join a committee, please contact us today!

Sarasota County LTRG Leadership Board

Chair	Barbara Cruz	United Way of S Sarasota County	bcruz@uwssc.org
Vice-Chair	Chris Johnson	United Way of S Sarasota County	CJohnson@uwssc.org
Treasurer	Dorothy Wyche	UWSSC	dwyche@uwssc.org
Secretary	Frances Pugh	Karins Engineering Group, Inc	fpugh@karins.com
Governance	Robin Stover	lndependent/UWSSC	rstover@uwssc.org
Committee Chair - Case Management	Hilda Dutton	United Way	hdutton@uwssc.org
Committee Chair - Finance	Dorothy Wyche	UWSSC	dwyche@uwssc.org
Committee Chair - Mental Health	John Gregory	Samaritan Counciling Services	john@samaritangulfcoast.com
Committee Chair - Spiritual Care	David Dahlke	Lakeside Lutheran Church	pastordavid@lakesidelutheran.net
Committee Chair - Volunteer Management	Open
Committee CoChair - Unmet Needs	Deborah Croce	EasterSeals	dcroce@easterseals-swfl.org
Committee CoChair - Unmet Needs	Dee Danmeyer	Restore Global	dee.danmeyer@restoreglobal.org
Committee Chair - Construction	John Livingston	Operational Consultant/Coach	jlivingston@uwssc.org
Committee Chair – Needs Assessment	Charlene Altenhain	The Glasser/Shoenbaum Services Center	caltenhain@gs-humanservices.org
Member at Large	Nicole Double	Sarasota County Government	ndouble@scgov.net
Member at Large	Eric Graff	FEMA	eric.graff@fema.dhs.gov
Member at Large	Stacy Aloisio	City of North Port	saloisio@northportfl.gov
Member at Large	Lynn Stickley	Sarasota Memorial Hospital	lynne-stickley@smh.com
Member at Large	Debra Giacolone	Sarasota County Schools	debra.giacolone@sarasotacountyschools.net

Thank you to our Community Partners!