FEMA & disaster aid
FEMA status, the FEMA Helpline, and in-person disaster resource centers.
Text 5 to (850) 898-1741 to get this list on your phone.
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Recovery Center (MARC): Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
Opens Oct 14, runs through Oct 24, per Okaloosa County EOC (12 p.m. Oct 13). State lists it as Ballroom A.
One-stop center where state and nonprofit agencies help with money, volunteers, and possibly tarps and muck-outs. Bring ID, proof of address, and insurance information.
1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Hours: Oct 14: 1pm-7pm; Oct 15-24: 7am-7pm
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Recovery Center (MARC): Crestview Community Center
Opens Oct 14, runs through Oct 24, per Okaloosa County EOC (12 p.m. Oct 13).
One-stop center where state and nonprofit agencies help people, families and businesses hurt by Isaias. Bring ID, proof of address, and insurance information.
1446 Commerce Dr, Crestview, FL 32539
Hours: Oct 14: 1pm-7pm; Oct 15-24: 7am-7pm
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Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC)
Multi-agency recovery resources including financial assistance, volunteer resources, potentially tarps/muck outs and more. Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida on hand October 14, 10 am to 2 pm, assisting residents with disabilities.
1446 Commerce Drive, Crestview
Hours: Oct 14: 1 pm - 7 pm; Oct 15-24: 7 am - 7 pm
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United Way Emerald Coast
Receiving half of Hancock Whitney's $100K donation to connect individuals and families with essential recovery resources and assistance after Hurricane Isaias.
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FEMA status: no individual aid for Isaias yet
Emergency declaration Oct 9 covers Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and 24 other counties. Public Assistance Cat. B only. No Individual Assistance as of Oct 13.
The federal declaration for Isaias (EM-3655-FL) only pays for government emergency work. FEMA grants to households are not available yet. Report your damage to your county so it counts.
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FEMA Helpline and DisasterAssistance.gov
FEMA's help line and website. Use them if FEMA aid for households opens for Isaias, or to ask questions about other disasters. Press 2 for Spanish. Use 711 or your relay service.
Hours: 7am-10pm, 7 days
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UWWF Recovery Fund
Accepting donations to support Hurricane Isaias recovery efforts in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, distributed in collaboration with local organizations. Separate donation link for Okaloosa/Walton counties.