🚨 10/17 Update: Isaias Resources 🚨 ❓ Info & Resources: FloridaDisaster.org/Updates 🚐 Sheltering Assistance: EmergencyRV.org 🚜 Agricultural Assistance: tinyurl.com/DisasterFarmAid 🚧 Road Closures: FL511.com ⛑️ Red Cross: 800-RED-CROSS 🧹 Samaritan's Purse: 833-747-1234 ⚖️ Legal Helpline: 833-514-2940 🛡️ Insurance Helpline: 877-MY-FL-CFO ⚠️ Price Gouging Hotline: 866 9NO-SCAM 🏢 Business Resources: FloridaDisaster.biz 🚫 Unlicensed Activity: 866-532-1440 🤝 Want to Volunteer? Volunteerflorida.org 🫶 Donate: FloridaDisasterFund.org

🌊 Exceptionally high tides & potential rainfall is expected to cause moderate coastal flooding along FL’s East Coast, the Florida Keys & the tidal St. Johns River. Flooding could begin as early as tomorrow & continue through the weekend, with King Tides raising water levels up to a foot above normal! Now is the time to prepare before water rises: ▪️ Move vehicles & valuables to higher ground. ▪️ Secure loose outdoor items. ▪️ Plan alternate routes in case roads flood. ⚠️ Monitor local forecasts & stay informed!

🚨 Okaloosa County MARC Update 🚨 MARC locations in Okaloosa County are consolidating into one location, with the following changes: CLOSING - Today @ 7 PM 📍 Crestview Community Center CLOSING - Saturday, 10/24 @ 7 PM 📍 Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center: OPENING - Monday, 10/26 @ 1 PM 📍 Destin-Fort Walton Beach Rigdon Center Before visiting, check FloridaDisaster.org/Updates for the latest Hurricane #Isaias information & recovery resources.

🤝 Recovery takes teamwork. As Floridians impacted by Hurricane #Isaias take the next steps toward recovery, FLSERT & its volunteer partners continue working together to meet essential needs across affected communities. Thank you to the volunteers & partners helping care for our communities & support Floridians on the road to recovery. For available recovery resources, visit FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.

🌀 How does the FEMA disaster declaration process work? After a disaster, several steps take place before federal assistance can be approved: 1️⃣ @FLSERT Activation 2️⃣ Initial Damage Assessments 3️⃣ Joint Damage Assessments 4️⃣ Disaster Declaration Request 5️⃣ Federal Review & Final Decision A presidential disaster declaration can make federal assistance available to eligible individuals, households & communities impacted by a disaster. Find Hurricane #Isaias recovery updates & resources at FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.

🍽️ Feeding sites remain open in some communities impacted by Hurricane #Isaias to help meet ongoing needs as Floridians recover. @FLSERT partners have helped provide essential resources, including: 🥪 760,000+ meals 🥤 600,000+ drinks Find a feeding site near you & access additional recovery resources at FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.

🤝 Need help recovering from Hurricane #Isaias? Multi Agency Resource Centers (MARCs) connect disaster survivors with state agencies & community partners to access recovery resources in one location. Get help navigating: ▪️ Services for older adults & people with disabilities ▪️ Guidance on home repairs & finding licensed contractors ▪️ Employment and legal aid resources ▪️ Family support services 📍 MARC locations in Okaloosa County will be changing as recovery efforts continue. Check the latest locations & operating hours before visiting. 🔗 Visit FloridaDisaster.org/Updates for the latest MARC information & additional recovery resources.

🚧 Following Hurricane #Isaias, the State Emergency Response Team (SERT), alongside @MyFDOT & local partners, continues clearing storm debris, restoring access to impacted roadways & helping communities move forward in their recovery. Our mission isn’t complete until Florida’s communities are back on their feet. 💪 🔗 Find the latest recovery information & resources at FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.

@FLSERT alongside @MyFLFamilies, our dedicated partners, faith-based organizations & volunteer groups, continues working tirelessly to connect Floridians impacted by Hurricane #Isaias with critical resources & assistance. 🏡As communities navigate the road to recovery, our teams remain committed to ensuring residents have the support they need to rebuild and move forward.

🤝 While we await approval of the federal disaster declaration, @FLSERT remains focused on helping Floridians recover from Hurricane #Isaias. State & local partners on the ground in impacted communities across the Panhandle, connecting with residents to help address their needs. From staffing Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs) to continuing damage assessments, teams are working to coordinate assistance where it's needed most. 🔗 Visit FloridaDisaster.org/Updates, your one-stop shop for recovery resources. 📍 Connect with your local emergency management office at FloridaDisaster.org/Counties.

⚠️ Disaster survivors: Stay alert for scams! As recovery efforts continue following Hurricane #Isaias, be cautious of individuals or organizations offering disaster assistance in exchange for payment. Before accepting assistance, always ask for identification & verify that individuals are affiliated with a legitimate organization. Never provide payment or personal information to unverified individuals. Protect yourself and report suspicious activity: ☎️ Report price gouging: 1-866-9NO-SCAM 📲 Download the NO SCAM App 💻 Submit a complaint: MyFloridaLegal.com 🔎 Verify contractor licenses: MyFloridaLicense.com 📞 Report unlicensed activity: 1-866-532-1440 For additional recovery resources, visit FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.

On it! We will be in touch!

Hurricane #Isaias caused significant damage across Florida’s Panhandle, leaving communities with a long road to recovery. Since landfall, @FLSERT teams have worked alongside local, state & federal partners to assess damage, identify needs & coordinate recovery efforts. 🤝 These efforts include: ▪️ 8 Recovery Liaisons working in impacted counties ▪️ 1,200+ damage assessments completed in just 5 days ▪️ 800+ damage reports reviewed virtually ▪️ A major disaster declaration request submitted less than a week after landfall There is still much work ahead, but Florida remains committed to helping impacted communities navigate recovery & rebuild. 💪 Find available recovery resources at FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.

🏠 A safe place to stay can make all the difference for families displaced by a disaster. Through our partnership with @EmergencyRV, Florida is helping families like Mary’s find temporary shelter after Hurricane #Isaias, giving them a safe place to turn as they navigate recovery. We’re grateful for partners who step up for Floridians when they need it most. 🤝 🔗 Find recovery information & resources at FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.

ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $4.5 Million Approved for Florida Small Businesses Through the Emergency Bridge Loan Program Within 10 Days Following Hurricane Isaias Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/IsaiasRecoveryUp… Learn more about available assistance & recovery resources at FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.