Hurricane Isaias
Floridians impacted by disasters can visit local MARC's to:
- 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.
- Bayview Senior Citizens Center
- 2000 East Lloyd St, Pensacola, FL
- 7 AM - 7 PM CDT
- Salvation Army Community Center
- 1501 North Q St, Pensacola, FL
- 7 AM - 7 PM CDT
Okaloosa County
- Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - Ballrooms 2-4
- 1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach
- 7 AM - 7 PM CDT
- Crestview Community Center
- 1446 Commerce Dr, Crestview
- 7 AM - 7 PM CDT
- Pensacola State College—Milton Campus Gym
- 5988 U.S. 90, Milton, FL
- 7 AM - 7 PM CDT
- 5988 U.S. 90, Milton, FL
Walton County [OPENING 11/19 - 1PM CDT]
- DeFuniak Springs Community Center
- 361 N 10th St, DeFuniak Springs
- 7AM - 7PM CDT
Washington County
- Wausau Town Hall
- 1607 2nd Ave, Wausau
- 8 AM - 7 PM CDT
Escambia County
American Red Cross
- Greater True Vine Baptist Church: 130 N Pace Blvd, Pensacola
Operation BBQ
- Walmart: 501 N Navy Blvd, Pensacola
Find more community disaster assistance: Escambia County Emergency Management Office
Holmes County
Salvation Army
- Sherriff Substation: 1567 US-90, Ponce de Leon
- Piggly Wiggly: 911 N Waukesha St, Bonifay
Find more community disaster assistance: Holmes County Emergency Management Office
Okaloosa County
Operation BBQ
- Walmart: 1300 E John Sims Pkwy, Niceville
- Walmart: 748 Beal Pkwy NW, Fort Walton Beach
- Crosspoint Church: 214 Partin Drive South, Niceville
Find more community disaster assistance: Okaloosa County Emergency Management Office
Santa Rosa County
Operation BBQ Relief
- Walmart: 6275 US-90, Milton
- Walmart: 4965 US-90, Pace
- Walmart: 9360 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre
- First Pentecostal Church of Bagdad: 4636 Forsyth St, Milton
Find more community disaster assistance at the Santa Rosa County Emergency Management Page.
Walton County
- Walmart: 1226 US-331 S, DeFuniak Springs
Find more community disaster assistance: Walton County Emergency Management Page.
Washington County
Find more community disaster assistance: Washington County Emergency Management Page.
EmergencyRV is partnering with the Florida Division of Emergency Management to assist Florida residents who were displaced by Hurricane Isaias.
If your family has been displaced by Hurricane Isaias and needs temporary shelter, please vist EmergencyRV.org to learn more and click the banner at the top of the page to fill out an application.
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.
- Salvation Army
- Hotline: 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769)
- Disaster Legal Hotline is open to assist and refer callers. The number is 833-514-2940
- Samaritan's Purse hotline: 1-833-747-1234
- Free Assistance for homeowners affected by the disaster.
- Volunteers may be able to assist with removal of personal property and furniture, flood cleanup, sanitizing with shockwave treatment, chainsaw work & Debris Clean-up, temporary roof tarping.
- 2-1-1 is open and ready to receive calls
- Individuals can call for up-to-the-minute information including school closures and sandbag distributions.
- Local Social Services Referral.
- Red Cross Hotline is open to assist survivors: 1-800-Red Cros (733-2767)
- This includes financial, sheltering, reunification, and transitional support.
- United Methodist
- 855-228-3862
- Disaster survivors in the state may call to register for disaster assistance such as debris removal, tarping, muck and gut
- Florida Baptist Disaster Relief
- PUBLIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 904-253-0502
- Text Isaias to 27123
- Email for assistance: fldrresponse@gmail.com
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:
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.
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
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.
As you begin your clean-up efforts from Hurricane Isaias, 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.
Eligible farmers, ranchers, growers and aquaculture producers can apply for interest-free loans of up to $500,000 to repair or replace essential property, remove debris or restock aquaculture. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/mrxubkh7
Farmers and ranchers who need urgent assistance for livestock or animals can submit a request at https://tinyurl.com/5n83r2d3 or call 1-833-264-6250.
If you see flooding at a gas station or suspect contaminated fuel, report it at complaints.fdacs.gov or call 1-800-HELP-FLA. FDACS fuel inspectors are responding to impacted areas.
Business Emergency Loan Program
Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making assistance available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Isaias. Florida small business owners in need of assistance, including sole proprietors, are encouraged to visit www.FloridaJobs.org/EBL to apply for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. The program provides short-term, zero-interest loans to small businesses that experienced economic injury or physical damage due to Hurricane Isaias.
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.
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.
VolunteerFlorida helps residents and organizations get connected to better assist Floridians in need.
Visit: VolunteerFlorida.org/VolunteerConnect/ to either register as a volunteer or register your volunteer organization.
Florida Storms - Florida Public Radio Emergency Network
Florida 511 - Get up-to-the-minute, real-time traffic conditions and incident information for the State of Florida with Florida 511.
FEMA - disaster assistance
Red Cross - emergency resources
Everbridge - mobile alerts
Gas Buddy - Gas stations availability
All PODs have closed. Find county reasources at County Emergency Management Offices.
Flooding remains a hazard even in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias.
Find out how to stay safe during flooding HERE!
Additional Resources
Download the pdf version for your use. Disaster Supply Kit Checklist
