Health Department Offices Close Across Escambia, Santa Rosa Counties as Severe Weather Approaches

The Florida Department of Health in both Escambia and Santa Rosa counties announced office closures Thursday in preparation for severe weather impacts expected to hit the region.

DOH-Escambia offices are closing at 2 p.m. today, October 8, and will remain shut until further notice. In Santa Rosa County, the midway office closed earlier today, while all other DOH-Santa Rosa locations will close Friday, October 9, and remain closed pending conditions improvement.

Residents seeking emergency information can contact the State Assistance Information Line at 800-342-3557 or visit the Florida Division of Emergency Management website at floridadisaster.org. Escambia County residents can also check myescambia.com, while Santa Rosa County residents can visit santarosa.fl.gov/974/Emergency-Management for local emergency resources, shelter information, and preparedness guidance. Anyone experiencing a medical emergency should call 911.