To protect the health, safety and welfare of our community with pride and professionalism.

Emergency Management is dedicated to providing professional and fiscally responsible service to our community. We continuously strive to improve the preparedness and protection of Okaloosa county residents and visitors. We do this through public outreach, educational programs, coordination of multi-agency plans and responses and interaction with state agencies. 

In the event of an emergency and if the Emergency Operations Center Activates, up-to-date information can be found at this website, by downloading the Ready Okaloosa App and pushed out to media and social media outlets.

The Okaloosa County Hurricane Guide

Information & Helpful Links to Prepare, Plan and Protect your Family in a Disaster:

• Public Information
• Daily Situation Report / Weather Information
• Evacuation Zones Information, Routes & Shelters
• Hurricane Guide
• Kids Get a Plan
• Pet Shelter During Emergency
• Shelter in Place
• Shelter Information
• Special Needs Registration
• Volunteer Opportunities

 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

The CERT Course benefits anyone who takes it. Graduates are better prepared to respond to and cope with the aftermath of natural or manmade disasters.

American Red Cross Safe and Well Website

National Homeland Security Knowledgebase