Two Multi-Agency Resource Centers open at 1 p.m. today in Fort Walton Beach and Crestview for anyone affected by Hurricane Isaias. State and nonprofit agencies will be on hand through Oct. 24 to help with food, housing, cleanup, legal aid and more. Bring ID, proof of residence and insurance paperwork.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management and the Okaloosa County Emergency Operations Center are opening two Multi-Agency Resource Centers, or MARCs, for individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits impacted by Hurricane Isaias.
Each MARC brings government and nonprofit agencies under one roof so residents can get recovery help in a single visit. According to Okaloosa County, services include financial assistance, volunteer resources, and potentially tarps and muck-outs. Visitors can request help with food, water, housing and recovery services, and can meet with state agency representatives about everything from storm cleanup to emotional support.
Locations
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, 1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach
Crestview Community Center, 1446 Commerce Dr., Crestview
Hours
Both centers are open Oct. 14 through Oct. 24, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Today, Oct. 14, they open at 1 p.m.
What to bring
Identification, proof of residence, insurance information and any official documentation related to your disaster-related losses. The county says this helps ensure you receive the right assistance.
Agencies on site
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
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Florida Department of Children and Families
Florida Department of Commerce
Florida Department of Elder Affairs
United States Veterans Association
State recovery updates are posted at floridadisaster.org/Updates.
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Written and reported by Emerald Coast Connected.