Santa Rosa collects over 350,000 cubic yards of Isaias debris; MARC hours change Oct. 24
Santa Rosa County's latest Isaias update gives debris pickup totals and new hours for the Milton resource center, which is scheduled to close Oct. 28.
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Santa Rosa County, Florida, has collected more than 350,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris left by Hurricane Isaias, according to Update #19 that the county posted Thursday, Oct. 22, at 4 p.m. on its News Flash page. The county estimates the storm left 1.8 million cubic yards of debris, with an estimated removal cost of $23 million.
How much storm debris has Santa Rosa County collected?
The first pass of debris pickup began Wednesday, Oct. 14, on public, county-maintained roads. The county says it will make several passes. In a typical storm, crews need an average of three passes, but the county says this storm’s debris volume is far greater than usual, so crews will make as many passes as needed.
The county says residents will get advance notice before the final pass so they can place their debris for collection. The update does not give a date for the last pass. More detail is on the county’s debris information page.
Where is the Santa Rosa MARC and when does it close?
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) set up the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) in Santa Rosa County to help residents find recovery resources. The MARC is in the gym at Pensacola State College’s Milton Campus, 5988 U.S. Highway 90 in Milton. Hours as of Oct. 22, 2026, according to the county:
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Through Oct. 24 | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Starting Oct. 24 | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Scheduled closing | Wednesday, Oct. 28 |
FEMA will not be on site at the MARC. The county lists these state agencies as providing assistance: the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Elder Affairs and Veteran Affairs. Updated MARC information is posted at FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.
What other storm cleanup help is available?
Residents who need tarping, tree removal, debris cleanup or help mucking out flooded homes can call Crisis Cleanup at 1-800-451-1954. The Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies (BRACE) is coordinating with relief organizations to connect Escambia and Santa Rosa County residents with volunteer groups through Crisis Cleanup.
The county’s community resources page lists feeding and supply locations. The update also says several county parks remain closed, including Bagdad Recreational Park, Benny Russell Park, Fidelis Park and Tiger Point Park. Residents should use caution in open parks because debris may remain.
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Questions and answers
- Where is the Multi-Agency Resource Center in Santa Rosa County?
- The MARC is in the gym at Pensacola State College's Milton Campus, 5988 U.S. Highway 90 in Milton, according to Santa Rosa County's Hurricane Isaias Update #19, posted Oct. 22, 2026.
- When does the Santa Rosa County MARC close?
- The county says the MARC is scheduled to close on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, according to Update #19 posted Oct. 22, 2026. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct. 24, and change to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 24.
