United Way Emerald Coast

10/11/2026

Thank you for sharing these valuable resources Representative Patt Maney.

10/11/2026

Here’s a great opportunity for those who have been asking, “how can I help?” 🩵💚

🚗 Volunteers Needed: Help Deliver Food & Supplies

We are looking for volunteers to transport food, supplies, and other essentials to community members who are unable to pick them up themselves.

If you can help make deliveries, please sign up at:
👉 https://icanhelp.matrixcoc.org

Your time can help ensure our neighbors receive the essentials they need during recovery.

Please share this post to help us reach others who may be able to lend a hand. Thank you for supporting our community! 💙

10/11/2026

Thank you, Florida Power & Light!

10/11/2026

💚 In the sunshine AND the storms, one of our favorite partners to have on speed dial is Publix!

When United Way Emerald Coast reached out for food and water to support local hurricane recovery efforts, Publix stepped up without hesitation.

Thanks to their generosity, much-needed water was delivered to Walton County Emergency Management by our Board Member (and Publix Super Market at The Shoppes at Freeport Store Manager), Thomas. A huge THANK YOU to these teams for working around the clock to keep our neighbors safe!

Publix’s commitment goes far beyond disaster response. Their incredible investment in United Way strengthens communities here on the Emerald Coast and across their footprint all year long.

This is the power of partnership! Connecting resources, meeting needs, and showing up for our community when it matters most. 💚

10/11/2026

Walton County: water, ice, and shelf-stable meals may be available. Thank you, Walton County Emergency Management for all your hard work!

Walton County P.O.D. Locations

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Supplies available will include water, ice, and shelf-stable meals at these locations:

📍 Freeport Sports Complex
563 Hammock Trail E, Freeport, FL 32439

📍 DFS Community Center
361 N 10th St, DeFuniak Springs, FL

📍 Emerald Coast Boys and Girls Club
80 Boys and Girls Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

📍 Paxton Ag Center (This location will open at a later time. Resources are still enroute‼️)
US Hwy 331 N, Paxton, FL 32538
(Community distribution center supported by the City of Paxton — essentials will be dropped off)

Follow all on-site directions,

Stay safe, Walton County.

10/10/2026

Great info from our friends at City of Fort Walton Beach-

STORM DEBRIS REMOVAL

The City of Fort Walton Beach is contracting with DRC Emergency Services to clean up debris from Hurricane Isaias.

Crews are expected to begin work mid-week. To help facilitate the cleanup process, we have the following guidelines.

✅We accept clean vegetative debris (trees, limbs, etc), and storm-related construction debris (fences, docks, etc) 📌PLEASE USE SEPARATE PILES FOR EACH📌
✅Pile storm debris on the curbside, well away from hydrants, mailboxes, or above-ground utility boxes.
✅Pile debris loose; DO NOT PUT DEBRIS IN BAGS
✅No hazardous waste or non-organic material

You do not need to schedule a storm debris pickup. Simply place it at the curb and crews will remove it as they work through their routes.

DRC will make several passes through neighborhoods over the next two to three weeks to ensure that all the debris is collected.

During this time, the city’s regular yard waste collection service will be suspended.

📌PLEASE NOTE: The City is contracting with DRC for this cleanup service. No DRC employee or subcontractor will ask you for payment. If you have any questions, please contact the Fort Walton Beach Sanitation Division at 850-833-9655.

10/10/2026

After a storm, knowing where to turn for help matters. 💙

If you or someone you know needs support, 211 Northwest Florida can help connect you with available resources in our community, including shelter, food, transportation, housing assistance, recovery resources, and other essential services.

📞 Call 211 or 855-420-8689
🌐 Visit 211nwfl.org

Remember: 911 is for life-threatening emergencies. 211 is here to help with non-emergency needs and resources.

Save this information, share it with a neighbor, and help make sure our community knows where to turn when help is needed. 💙

#211

10/10/2026

Many thanks to our friends at Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative, Inc., Florida Power & Light, Okaloosa Gas and the many utility crews working tirelessly to restore power to our communities! 💙⚡ We are so grateful for your dedication and sacrifice. Wishing you safety as recovery continues!

⚡ Power outages and utility updates:
* FPL: https://www.fpl.com/storm.html
* CHELCO: https://www.chelco.com/storm-center
* Okaloosa Gas: https://www.okaloosagas.com/storm-safety

🏠 Have storm damage to your home? Report it to your county:
* Walton County: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/8ec69f886f0a42c9a5425c735ce187f1
* Okaloosa County: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/8ce4fbeca4a34dc58a12d40bdd4866f1

💙 Need assistance? Dial 211 to connect with community resources, available 24/7. Simply dial 211, toll free at 855-420-8689, visit http://www.211nwfl.org/, or text 898-211 Monday through Friday from 9-5pm

❤️ Want to help? Support local recovery and rebuilding through our Disaster Relief Fund: www.united-way.org/disasterfund

💁For credible info, continue following our County pages: Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners, Walton County Emergency Management, and Walton County Board of County Commissioners, Florida

Together, we recover. Together, we rebuild.

10/10/2026

💙 Just breathe. But don’t let your guard down yet.

We know it’s been a long, stressful day. While Hurricane Isaias has made landfall, dangerous conditions remain. Please stay sheltered, avoid unnecessary travel, and remember that a temporary break in the winds does NOT mean the storm is over.

Tomorrow, as conditions allow, our community will begin assessing the impacts and taking the next steps together.

For tonight, focus on staying safe, taking care of your loved ones, and getting some rest if you can.

💙 Need help? Dial 211 to connect with available community resources.

💙 Want to help? Support recovery and resilience through our Disaster Relief Fund: www.united-way.org/disasterfund

📢 Stay informed: Follow official Okaloosa County and Walton County pages for emergency updates. Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners | Walton County Emergency Management

One step at a time. One day at a time. We’re in this together. 🫶