🚨 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

🚗 As coastal flooding threatens FL's East Coast & the FL Keys this weekend, remember that saltwater can cause serious vehicle damage, including corrosion & electrical malfunctions or fires in electric vehicles. Protect your vehicle before water rises: ▪️ Move vehicles to higher ground. ▪️ Never drive through floodwaters. ▪️ Identify alternate routes before traveling. ▪️ If a road is flooded, turn around. ⚠️ Don’t risk your safety or your vehicle! Prepare now & monitor local forecasts for updates.

🤝 From Disaster to Declaration: Moving Florida Recovery Forward Recovery is about more than rebuilding. It’s about understanding the challenges Floridians face & helping communities get back on their feet. @FLSERT works alongside local, state & federal partners to document the full scope of a disaster’s impact & advocate for the resources that support long-term recovery. 🎥 Watch the video below to learn how Florida works to move recovery forward & pursue federal assistance for disaster survivors. For available #Isaias recovery resources, visit FloridaDisaster.org/Updates. 🔗

Safe debris cleanup is an important part of disaster recovery! As #Isaias cleanup continues, be sure to: 🗑️ Sort debris into the 6 designated piles. 🌳 Keep debris away from trees, structures & other obstacles. 🔥 Never burn storm debris, as it can create fire hazards, especially due to dry, windy conditions this weekend Need help with storm cleanup? ☎️ Call @SamaritansPurse at 833-747-1234 for help with debris removal, chainsaw work & property cleanup. Beware of scams! ⚠️ Legitimate volunteer organizations provide assistance at no cost & should never demand payment for services. Visit FloridaDisaster.org/Updates for additional recovery resources.

🌊 This weekend, dangerous beach conditions are expected along FL's East Coast.

Hazards include:
▪️ Rough & battering surf with potential for tropical storm like waves of up to 10-15 ft. 
▪️ Life threatening rip currents
▪️ Coastal flooding that may make portions of the beach unsafe or inaccessible

🚫 Avoid the coast & monitor local forecasts for updates. FloridaDisaster.org/Hazards

🌀 Long before Hurricane #Isaias approached Florida, @FLSERT's Meteorology Team was monitoring the Gulf for potential tropical development in coordination with @NWS. Working around the clock, our meteorologists provide critical forecasts, weather updates & expert guidance to help inform decisions before, during & after severe weather. Their expertise helps strengthen preparedness, guide response efforts & protect communities across Florida. 🌐 Find the latest recovery updates & resources at FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.

🌊 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.