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Hurricane Isaias

Points of Distribution (PODs)

Points of Distribution (PODs) are now open at the following locations to provide assistance to Floridians impacted by Hurricane #Isaias.

PODs are designated locations where Floridians impacted by the disaster can access essential supplies at no cost.

Residents should check the list below for current POD locations:

ESCAMBIA

📍Brownsville Community Center: 3200 W DeSoto Street, Pensacola

SANTA ROSA

📍Krul Recreation Area: 11035 Krul Lake Road, Milton

📍Martin Luther King Middle School: 5928 Stewart St, Milton

📍Hickory Hammock Baptist Church: 8351 Hickory Hammock Rd, Milton

📍Bray-Hendricks Park (Behind Jay Community Center): 5259 Booker Ln, Jay

📍Navarre High School (west parking lot): 8600 High School Boulevard, Navarre

📍Tiger Point Community Center: 1370 Tiger Park Lane, Gulf Breeze

Find more reasources at Santa Rosa Emergency Management santarosa.fl.gov/2026Hurricane

WALTON

📍Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast: 80 Boys and Girls Way, Santa Rosa Beach

📍DeFuniak Springs Community Center: 361 N 10th St, DeFuniak Springs

📍Freeport Regional Sports Complex: 563 Hammock Trail E, Freeport

WASHINGTON

📍Vernon Fire Department: 3560 Roche Ave, Vernon

Supplies may include bottled water, shelf-stable food, and other disaster recovery items to help meet immediate needs following the storm.

Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARC)

Floridians impacted by disasters can visit local MARC's to:

Receive guidance on applying for FEMA
Request assistance for individuals, families & businesses from nonprofit & state partners for food, water, housing, recovery services & more
Meet with representatives from state agencies to inquire about storm recovery resources & services from storm clean-up to emotional support

*Bring identification, proof of residence, insurance information & other official documentation related to your disaster-related losses to ensure you receive the appropriate assistance.

Santa Rosa County

Pensacola State College—Milton Campus Gym
- 5988 U.S. 90, Milton, FL 32583
  - 10/13: 1 PM - 7 PM CDT
  - 10/14: 7 AM - 7 PM CDT

Hot Meals & Feeding Centers

Escambia County

Salvation Army

Pensacola Library: 239 N Spring St, Pensacola
Marie K Young Wedgewood Community Center & Park: 6405 Wagner Rd, Pensacola
Brownsville Community Center Parking Lot: 3100 W DeSoto St, Pensacola (POD)
Old Ensley School Park: 107 W. Detroil Blvd., Pensacola
Carver Park Resource Center: 208 Webb St, Cantonment
Century Community Center: 720 Hecker Rd, Century

Mercy Chef

Transformation Church: 6800 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola
Brownsville Church: 3100 W. Desoto St, Pensacola
Central Church of Pensacola: 405 Beverly Pkwy, Pensacola
Jubilee Church: 5910 North W. St., Pensacola
Transformation Church Gulf Breeze: 3141 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze (Drive Thru and Walkup)
Harvest Christian Center: 1095 Muscogee Rd, Cantonment

See changes on Escambia County Emergency Management Office

Holmes County

Salvation Army

Piggly Wiggly: Bonifay – 911 N Waukesha St, Bonifay

Okaloosa

Operation BBQ

Main Kitchen: Crosspoint Church, 214 Partin Drive South, Niceville (Drive Thru and Walkup)

ARC

Full Gospel Church: 810 Brookmeade Dr, Crestview

Santa Rosa

Salvation Army

Milton Community Center: 5629 Byrom St., Milton
The Salvation Army Feeding Site: 5158 Willing St, Milton
The Salvation Army Feeding Site: 4773 Pace Patriot Blvd, Milton

Mercy Chef

Voyage Church: 5445King Arthurs Way, #5522, Milton
Santa Rosa Co. Sheriff: 5755 East Milton Rd, Milton

Operation BBQ Relief

Walmart: 6861 US-98, Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach (Drive Thru)

Walton County

Salvation Army

Freeport: 842 State Highway 20, Freeport
Paxton Ag Complex: 21972 US Hwy 331, Laurel Hill

Operation BBQ

Walmart: 280 Mc Davis Loop, Santa Rosa Beach (Drive Thru)
Walmart: 1226 US-331 S, DeFuniak Springs

SNAP Food Assistance

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients who lost food due to Hurricane Isaias can request the replacement of their SNAP benefits.

For residents of the following counties: Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton or Washington

To apply, individuals must:

- Be a current SNAP recipient
- Complete the form by Monday, October 19, 2026.

Visit MyFLFamilies.com/Isaias to learn more and request assistance.

Boil Water Notices

Multiple Boil Water Noices have been issued following the impacts from Hurricane Isaias.

The Florida Department of Health continues to monitor and maintain a comprehensive statewide list of Boil Water Notices for residents to access online.

Visit FloridaHealth.gov/Emergency for more important health and safety information, including guidance on preventing illness and injury, staying safe during cleanup, and protecting your health during recovery.

Insurance Assistance

The Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services, is hosting the Insurance Assistance Hub to help Floridians file claims regarding storm damage. Representatives from the Division of Consumer Services are also available on-site to answer insurance-related questions.

If you are unable to visit the Insurance Assistance Hub, call 1-877-MY-FL-CFO (1-877-693-5236) or visit:

Hub Locations:

10/12:

Representatives from major insurance carriers & the Division of Consumer Services will be on-site to answer questions & provide assistance.

Insurance Fraud Hotline: 1-800-378-0445 or report it at FraudFreeFlorida.com.

Report Fraud or Price Gouging

Florida Attorney General's Price Gouging Hotline:

Call: 1-866 9NO-SCAM (1-866-966-7226)
Download: NO SCAM App
Visit: MyFloridaLegal.com

Ways to Report Fraud to FEMA

Email: StopFEMAfraud@Fema.dhs.gov
FEMA Disaster Fraud Hotline: (866) 720-5721

FEMA will never ask you for money to provide disaster assistance. Recognize fraud:

FEMA employees will always have an official ID
Don’t trust anyone who offers financial help & asks for money or personal info.
Always talk with someone you trust.

For more information visit fema.gov/disaster-fraud

Debris Sorting

As you begin your clean-up efforts from Hurricane #Idalia, be sure to sort your debris in the 6 piles shown below in an effort to expedite the removal process. Remember: never place debris near other trees, structures or downed powerlines - this makes removal difficult.

For specific information related to debris removal, please contact your local county emergency management office.

Download the debris flyer here.

Unlicensed Contracting

Report Unlicensed Contracting to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)

Unlicensed contracting becomes a felony during a state of emergency. Report unlicensed contracting by calling the DBPR Unlicensed Activity Hotline:
(866) 532-1440.
Know before making home repair decisions:

Contact your insurance company first to verify that your insurance will cover the repairs before you find a licensed contractor or sign a contract.
Always verify a professional’s license online at MyFloridaLicense.com, by calling (850) 487-1395, or by using the DBPR mobile app.

*Be wary of individuals who only produce an “occupational license,” or corporate filing. An “occupational license” only means that person has paid a tax receipt to the local municipality.

Get a written estimate from several licensed contractors to compare costs before you hire one. Make sure the estimates include the work the contractor will do, materials involved, completion date, and total cost.
NEVER pay cash in full before the work is completed. Be cautious of writing checks made payable to individuals, especially when dealing with a company.

School & University Closures

For all school closures, visit the Florida Department of Education Storm Info Page.

Updates on closures and business resources are consistently being updated at www.FloridaDisaster.biz.

Florida University Closures

To see if Universities are closed due to weather, click here.

To find the emergency management pages of all public Florida Universities, click here.

Road Closures

Find a live map of road conditions at FL511.

Remember, the safest thing to do is to stay off the road. Know before you go! Keep an emergency supply kit in your car, don't drive when weather conditions are unsafe, and adjust your driving style to be extra cautious and for potentially icy roads.