Okaloosa County and its municipalities met with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on May 6 for a preliminary damage assessment from the April 30 rain event. FEMA is continuing to tour the area and we encourage residents to report damage by calling the Okaloosa County Citizens Information Line, 311. Additionally, you can report damage online at the following link: http://www.co.okaloosa.fl.us/flood_info.html.
Preliminary damage assessment for Okaloosa County is estimated at $12.4 million. Details below:
• $9.1 Million public infrastructure (facilities, roads, stormwater, etc.)
• $3.3 Million in damage to 285 homes reported
For more information or to report damage, call 311 or visit www.okaloosafl.com.
