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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DOCUMENT

Western Florida Panhandle Evacuation Plan

Prepared: Oct 8, 2026

Selected Zone: Zone A (Okaloosa County)

Mandatory Evacuation

A mandatory evacuation order is currently active for this zone.

Critical Deadlines & Bridge Guidance: Destin Marler Bridge and Brooks Bridge close when sustained winds reach 39-45 mph. Complete travel before wind onset.

Designated Evacuation Corridors

  • Northbound Mainland: Hwy 85 North from Fort Walton Beach / Niceville directly to I-10 and Alabama state line.
  • East/West Transit: US-98 along coastal corridor; transfer to Hwy 85 or Hwy 331 North early to avoid coastal bottleneck.
  • Walton Northbound: US-331 North from 30A / South Walton over Clyde B. Wells Bridge toward I-10 DeFuniak Springs.

Nearest Open Emergency Shelters

Emergency Contact Directory

Okaloosa County EOC: (850) 651-7150
Walton County EOC: (850) 892-8065
Santa Rosa County EOC: (850) 983-5360
Florida Emergency Info Line: 1-800-342-3557
Real-time Traffic Info: Call 511 / FL511.com
American Red Cross: 1-800-RED-CROSS

Last-Minute Evacuation Checklist