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Tuesday, October 20, 4:30 p.m. - Updates Highlighted
Santa Rosa County
- The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved authorizing debris removal from privately maintained roadways in locations (such as subdivisions) where the debris removal addresses a clear public health and safety need. Santa Rosa County requires all homeowners' associations representing private subdivisions or roads to execute a right of entry and hold harmless form before Hurricane Isaias debris can be removed from those premises. The right of entry/hold harmless form can be found online at santarosa.fl.gov/PrivateRoadDebris.
- The Navarre Library will reopen on Wednesday, October 21, for regular operating hours. The Jay, Pace, and Gulf Breeze libraries and Library Administration are open. Milton Library and the Family History & Research Library remain closed until further notice.
- Open Santa Rosa County Libraries will have additional computers available for community members to use as they navigate recovery efforts following the storm. These resources will help residents access important information, complete online forms, and connect with recovery assistance. Find more information on locations and hours at www.santarosa.fl.gov/975/Library-System
- Santa Rosa County residents can dispose of vegetative debris at no cost at the Central Landfill, 6337 Da Lisa Road in Milton, Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Keep household garbage separate. Regular household garbage collection will continue according to schedules established by residential waste service providers. Household trash, including spoiled food, should be placed in regular garbage containers and never mixed with storm debris. Please remove all spoiled food and clean out refrigerators and freezers before disposal.
- The Jay Transfer Station is for regular operating hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Cash only will be accepted at this time.
Debris Pickup
The first pass of debris pickup began on Wednesday, October 14, on publicly maintained roads. There will be multiple passes for debris removal. Santa Rosa County has an estimated 1.8 million cubic yards. The estimated cost of removal is $23 million. As of Tuesday, October 20, over 250,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris and over 200 cubic yards of C&D debris have been collected. A debris removal dashboard is available to the public at https://tt-emi.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/dc8ae34301e243c890d776a17187ded3#
Residents should place storm-generated debris along the public right-of-way, generally the area between the street and the sidewalk, ditch, utility pole, or easement. Proper placement and separation of debris will help collection crews work safely and efficiently. There is no size restriction. Keep piles consolidated by debris types (vegetative and C&D) and take care not to let any piles spill over into the street.
Residents should follow these guidelines when preparing debris for collection:
- Separate debris by type. Place vegetative debris, such as tree limbs, branches, leaves, and shrubbery, in a separate pile from construction and demolition debris, such as damaged building materials like fencing and sheds. These materials will be collected separately.
- Do not bag storm debris in plastic bags. Only loose debris or debris in PAPER bags will be collected.
- Keep debris away from utilities and obstructions. Do not place debris near drainage ditches, storm drains, mailboxes, water meters, fire hydrants, low-hanging tree limbs, power lines, transformers, or other utilities. Keep roadways clear for emergency vehicles and other traffic.
- Leave remaining debris for subsequent collection passes. Only storm debris placed along the public right-of-way is currently eligible for collection. If debris is not removed during the initial pass, keep remaining materials properly separated and accessible for subsequent collection.
- Keep household garbage separate. Regular household garbage collection will continue according to schedules established by residential waste service providers. Household trash, including spoiled food, should be placed in regular garbage containers and never mixed with storm debris.
Vegetative Debris Drop-off Sites
Santa Rosa County has opened temporary, free drop-off sites for vegetative debris from Hurricane Isaias, providing residents with an additional option for disposing of storm-related yard debris.
The sites are available for residents who prefer to haul their vegetative debris to a designated drop-off location rather than transport it to the Central Landfill in Milton. This service is in addition to the county's curbside debris pickup along publicly owned roads, which began Wednesday, October 14.
The temporary drop-off sites are:
Hours of operation: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, until further notice.
Important information for residents:
- There is no charge for Santa Rosa County residents to dispose of vegetative storm debris at these sites.
- Sites are for Santa Rosa County residents only. A valid ID or other proof of residency is required.
- No commercial debris or contractor deliveries are permitted.
- Only vegetative storm debris, such as tree limbs, branches, leaves and other yard debris, will be accepted. No household garbage, construction debris or appliances.
- Material in bags will not be accepted. If items are brought in bags, residents may dump them out at the site and take the bags with them.
- Follow posted signs and directions from site personnel.
Residents may also continue using the county's curbside debris collection service and should keep vegetative debris separate from other storm-related waste.
Community Resources
Residents may find a list of community resources, including any known feeding/supply locations, online at santarosa.fl.gov/1196/Hurricane-Isaias-Community-Resources.
Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies (BRACE)
BRACE is coordinating with national disaster relief organizations, local community partners, and our Long-Term Recovery Groups to connect Escambia and Santa Rosa County residents with much-needed assistance. Through Crisis Cleanup, residents can be connected with volunteer organizations that may be able to assist with:
- Roof tarping
- Tree removal
- Debris cleanup
- Mucking out flooded homes
- Other storm cleanup needs
CALL CRISIS CLEANUP: 1-800-451-1954
Multi-Agency Resource Center
Florida Division of Emergency Management has set up a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) in Santa Rosa County to help residents with recovery resources. FEMA will NOT be on-site at the MARC; other agencies will be providing assistance. The MARC is located at Pensacola State College, Milton Campus, in the gym, 5988 U.S. Highway 90 in Milton. Services will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The following resources will be available:
- Agency for Persons with Disabilities
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Department of Children and Families
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Veteran Affairs
Find updated MARC information & other recovery resources at FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.
Current Damage Assessment Numbers
Public Assistance: As of Tuesday, October 20, estimated damage for Public Assistance exceeds $76 million. This estimate includes debris removal costs and estimates from the Santa Rosa County District Schools and the City of Gulf Breeze. It does not include estimates from the City of Milton, Navarre Beach Utilities or the Town of Jay. Public Assistance helps eligible local governments and certain other public entities recover eligible disaster-related costs.
Individual Assistance: As of Tuesday, October 20, current damage assessments include more than 100 structures classified as destroyed, more than 400 structures with major damage, more than 1,000 structures with minor damage and more than 8,000 structures affected. Individual assistance helps eligible individuals and households with certain disaster-related needs. While the State of Florida has requested a presidential disaster declaration, individual assistance has not yet been approved, and the disaster declaration request is currently being reviewed by FEMA.
Damage Report Form
Residents are asked to report property damage through the Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser's website. Search for your property by either name or street address at https://srcpa.gov/search and use the "Report Damage" button found under the "Owner Information section on your parcel page. If searching by street address, use abbreviations: Dr for Drive, St for Street, Blvd for Boulevard, etc. Residents may also call the property appraiser's office at 850-983-1880.
For the section that asks for repair estimates: You may either make an estimate or wait until you have a better idea. An exact amount is not necessary.
County Parks
The following parks remain closed at this time. All other parks are open for use, except for the clearly marked caution areas. Even in open parks, residents should use caution and be mindful of debris that may still be in the parks.
CLOSED:
BAGDAD RECREATIONAL PARK
BAL ALEX BOAT RAMP
BENNY RUSSELL PARK
EAST MILTON PARK
FIDELIS PARK
MCCALLISTER PARK
NANTAHALA BEACH ROAD BOAT RAMP
OPTIMIST PARK
ORIOLE BEACH BOAT RAMP
SANDPIPER VILLAGE PARK
TIGER POINT PARK
211 Community Resources & Non-Emergency Assistance
For up-to-date information on non-emergency community resources, evacuation assistance, storm shelter details, and post-storm recovery support, residents can dial 211 or visit 211nwfl.org. Provided by United Way of West Florida, 211 Northwest Florida offers free, confidential, 24/7 support connecting residents to critical services before, during, and after severe weather events.
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