OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla., June 6, 2023—Okaloosa County has compiled a variety of resources with information to help households and families prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season which began Thursday and runs until Nov. 30.

Hurricane Guides

The county has a limited number of printed hurricane guides, a comprehensive document containing phone numbers, checklists, information about evacuation zones and other storm-related information. The 2023 Hurricane Guide can be found online and downloaded here.

While supplies last, physical copies of the publication will be available at all six area libraries in the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative, Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, Destin Chamber of Commerce, Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, Crestview City Hall, Okaloosa County Extension Office at 3098 Airport Road in Crestview and the two offices of Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners at 1250 Eglin Parkway, Suite 100 in Shalimar and 302 N. Wilson St., Suite 302 in Crestview. 

Alert Okaloosa

Sign up to receive emergency notifications via the county’s alert system at AlertOkaloosa.com or text “OKALOOSAFL” to 888777.

Additional information

Okaloosa County maintains a complete online resource, including the Hurricane Guide, at https://myokaloosa.com/ps/emergency-management.

In the event of an emergency and if the Emergency Operations Center Activates, up-to-date information can be found at myokaloosa.com/eoc/home. 

Up-to-date information is also available on the county’s Facebook page.

Nick Tomecek, Okaloosa County public information officer