Hurricane Isaias: Okaloosa County Multi-Agency Resource Centers open through Oct. 24
Two county-run centers in Fort Walton Beach and Crestview give help to people affected by Hurricane Isaias, with hours through Oct. 24.
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Two Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs) for people affected by Hurricane Isaias are open through Oct. 24, according to the Okaloosa County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The Florida Division of Emergency Management is working with the EOC to open them.
Locations
- Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, 1250 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, Fla. 32548
- Crestview Community Center, 1446 Commerce Drive, Crestview, Fla. 32539
Hours
Both centers are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from Oct. 14 through Oct. 24, except Oct. 14, when they opened at 1 p.m.
Bring identification, proof of residence, insurance information and other official documents related to your disaster-related losses.
Other help listed by the EOC
- 211 Florida: Find your 10-digit local number at 211.org by entering your ZIP code. The EOC warns that three-digit dialing may not work through Wi-Fi Calling.
- Samaritan’s Purse, 833-747-1234: Free property cleanup, including chainsaw work, debris removal, flood cleanup and roof tarping.
- Florida Baptist Disaster Relief, 904-253-0502: Or text “Isaias” to 850-972-2224 to receive an online assistance form.
The EOC says it is operating at Level 2. Its notice does not give a closing date for the centers.
Source: Okaloosa County EOC; City of Fort Walton Beach news flash.
