FEMA Registration Points Now Open in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties

Federal Emergency Management Agency registration points have opened across the region to help residents apply for Individual Assistance following Hurricane Isaias.

In Escambia County, three registration points are operating from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. today through Wednesday at Bayview Senior Center (2000 E. Lloyd St.), Escambia County Central Office Complex (3363 W. Park Place), and Cokesbury Church (5725 N. 9th Ave.). Starting Monday, Nov. 2, hours expand to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 4.

Santa Rosa County has opened two permanent registration points at the Santa Rosa County Administrative Complex in Milton (6495 Caroline Street, Suite L hallway) and Bray-Hendricks Park in Jay (5259 Booker Lane). Both locations operate Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with additional locations and weekend hours possible as recovery efforts continue. State Emergency Response Team staff will be available at all sites.

Eligible residents can apply for grants covering temporary housing, home repairs, and other disaster-related needs. Applicants can register online at DisasterAssistance.gov, call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 (TTY 1-800-462-7585, open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily), or use the FEMA mobile app. County officials recommend filing insurance claims before applying for federal assistance.