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Multi-Agency Resource Centers open in Fort Walton Beach and Crestview for Hurricane Isaias recovery

Two state Multi-Agency Resource Centers open Wednesday afternoon in Fort Walton Beach and Crestview to help individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits recovering from Hurricane Isaias.

Jared Williams

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The Florida Division of Emergency Management, in collaboration with the Okaloosa County Emergency Operations Center, is opening two Multi-Agency Resource Centers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, for people impacted by Hurricane Isaias, according to Okaloosa County.

The centers will be open to individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits seeking assistance.

The centers bring together several government and nongovernmental agencies offering resources to support recovery needs, according to the county.

What’s available

Visitors can request assistance from nonprofit and state partners for food, water, housing, recovery services and more, according to the county. They can also meet with representatives from state agencies about storm recovery resources and services, from storm cleanup to emotional support.

Other resources may include financial assistance, volunteer resources and potentially tarps and muck-outs, the county said.

Locations and hours

Both centers open at 1 p.m. Wednesday and will operate through Saturday, Oct. 24:

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, 1250 Miracle Strip Parkway SE in Fort Walton Beach
Crestview Community Center, 1446 Commerce Drive in Crestview

On Wednesday, both centers are open from 1 to 7 p.m. From Thursday, Oct. 15, through Oct. 24, hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

What to bring

Visitors should bring identification, proof of residence, insurance information and other official documentation related to their disaster-related losses to ensure they receive the appropriate assistance, according to the county.

Who will be there

The county said these organizations will be present at the centers:

BRACE (Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies)
211 Northwest Florida
Northwest Florida Health Network
Center for Independent Living
Legal Services of North Florida
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Department of Children and Families
Department of Commerce
Department of Elder Affairs
United State Veterans Association

More information is available from the Florida Division of Emergency Management at floridadisaster.org/Updates.

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