Friday, October 16, 5 p.m. - Updates Highlighted

Santa Rosa County Offices

• The following Santa Rosa County Libraries will reopen on Monday, October 19, during regularly scheduled operating hours:
• Jay Library
• Pace Library
• Gulf Breeze Library
• Library Administration
• The Santa Rosa County Family History and Research Center, Milton Library and Navarre Library are CLOSED until further notice. The Milton Library is expected to reopen on Monday, October 26.
• Open Santa Rosa County Libraries will have additional computers available for community members to use as they navigate recovery efforts following the storm. These resources will help residents access important information, complete online forms and connect with recovery assistance. Find more information on locations and hours at www.santarosa.fl.gov/975/Library-System
• Santa Rosa County residents can dispose of vegetative debris at no cost at the Central Landfill, 6337 Da Lisa Road in Milton, Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Central Landfill is NOT open on Sundays.
• Keep household garbage separate. Regular household garbage collection will continue according to schedules established by residential waste service providers. Household trash, including spoiled food, should be placed in regular garbage containers and never mixed with storm debris. Please remove all spoiled food and clean out refrigerators and freezers before disposal. 
• The Jay Transfer Station is for regular operating hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Cash only will be accepted at this time.
• The October 22 Special Rezoning Meeting will be rescheduled to Tuesday, November 10.
• The Santa Rosa County Courthouse and all Clerk of Court offices will be closed through Friday, October 16, and reopen on Monday, October 19. Any domestic violence injunction hearing will be continued to next Wednesday, October 21, unless notified otherwise.

Navarre Pier

The Navarre Beach Pier will be reopened daily from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, October 20. Fishermen are asked to bring their own ice, as ice will be unavailable until further notice. Bait is expected to be restocked by Thursday, October 22.

Current Damage Assessment Numbers

As of Friday, October 16, over $247 million in damages have been estimated from over 3,800 self-reports through the Property Appraiser's damage report form. Over 100 structures have been classified as destroyed; over 400 structures have sustained major damage; over 1,000 structures have sustained minor damage; over 5,000 structures have been affected.

Damage Report Form

Residents are asked to report property damage through the Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser's website. Search for your property by either name or street address at https://srcpa.gov/search and use the "Report Damage" button found under the "Owner Information section on your parcel page. If searching by street address, use abbreviations: Dr for Drive, St for Street, Blvd for Boulevard, etc.

For the section that asks for repair estimates: You may either make an estimate or wait until you have a better idea. An exact amount is not necessary.

Citizen Information Line

The Santa Rosa County Citizen Information Line, 850-983-INFO (4636), is available for questions until 10 p.m. Friday, October 16. The Citizen Information Line will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18. Do NOT call 911 to report downed trees or power lines. These calls tie up lines meant for emergency calls. Citizens should report downed power lines to their utility company.

Debris Pickup

The first pass of debris pickup began on Wednesday, October 14, on publicly maintained roads. There will be multiple passes for debris removal. Santa Rosa County has an estimated 1.5 million cubic yards. The estimated cost of removal is $23 million. As of Friday, October 16, over 43,000 cubic yards of vegetative and over 100 cubic yards of C&D debris have been collected. A debris removal dashboard is available to the public at https://tt-emi.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/dc8ae34301e243c890d776a17187ded3#

Residents should place storm-generated debris along the public right-of-way, generally the area between the street and the sidewalk, ditch, utility pole, or easement. Proper placement and separation of debris will help collection crews work safely and efficiently. There is no size restriction. Keep piles consolidated by debris types (vegetative and C&D) and take care not to let any piles spill over into the street.

Residents should follow these guidelines when preparing debris for collection:

• Separate debris by type. Place vegetative debris, such as tree limbs, branches, leaves, and shrubbery, in a separate pile from construction and demolition debris, such as damaged building materials like fencing and sheds. These materials will be collected separately.
• Do not bag storm debris in plastic bags. Only loose debris or debris in PAPER bags will be collected.
• Keep debris away from utilities and obstructions. Do not place debris near drainage ditches, storm drains, mailboxes, water meters, fire hydrants, low-hanging tree limbs, power lines, transformers, or other utilities. Keep roadways clear for emergency vehicles and other traffic.
• Leave remaining debris for subsequent collection passes. Only storm debris placed along the public right-of-way is currently eligible for collection. If debris is not removed during the initial pass, keep remaining materials properly separated and accessible for subsequent collection.
• Keep household garbage separate. Regular household garbage collection will continue according to schedules established by residential waste service providers. Household trash, including spoiled food, should be placed in regular garbage containers and never mixed with storm debris.

Vegetative Debris Drop-off Sites

Santa Rosa County has opened temporary, free drop-off sites for vegetative debris from Hurricane Isaias, providing residents with an additional option for disposing of storm-related yard debris.

The sites are available for residents who prefer to haul their vegetative debris to a designated drop-off location rather than transport it to the Central Landfill in Milton. This service is in addition to the county's curbside debris pickup along publicly owned roads, which began Wednesday, October 14.

The temporary drop-off sites are:

• Lenny James Tolbert Memorial Park (Holley Ball Park), 3124 Bob Tolbert Road in Navarre. Map available online.
• Santa Rosa Soccer Park, 3360 Joppa Drive in Pace. Map available online.

Hours of operation: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, until further notice.

Important information for residents:

• There is no charge for Santa Rosa County residents to dispose of vegetative storm debris at these sites.
• Sites are for Santa Rosa County residents only. A valid ID or other proof of residency is required.
• No commercial debris or contractor deliveries are permitted.
• Only vegetative storm debris, such as tree limbs, branches, leaves and other yard debris, will be accepted. No household garbage, construction debris or appliances.
• Material in bags will not be accepted.
• Follow posted signs and directions from site personnel.

Residents may also continue using the county's curbside debris collection service and should keep vegetative debris separate from other storm-related waste.

County Parks

The Santa Rosa County Facilities team has been working diligently to address all building-related needs, and several Road & Bridge crews have assisted with debris cleanup throughout the parks. While progress continues, a few areas remain roped off, and we ask citizens to avoid these sections for their safety.

The following parks remain closed at this time. All other parks are open for use, except for the clearly marked caution areas.

CLOSED:

ALLENTOWN RECREATION AREA

BAGDAD BOAT RAMP

BAGDAD RECREATIONAL PARK

BAL ALEX BOAT RAMP

BAYVIEW HEIGHTS #1

BAYVIEW HEIGHTS #4

BENNY RUSSELL PARK

CYPRESS TREE PARK

DICKERSON CITY BOAT RAMP

EAST MILTON PARK

FIDELIS PARK

LA LEYENDA PARK

MAYO PARK

MCCALLISTER PARK

MORRELL BOAT RAMP

NANTAHALA BEACH ROAD BOAT RAMP

OPTIMIST PARK

ORIOLE BEACH BOAT RAMP

SANDPIPER VILLAGE PARK

SANTA VILLA PARK

T. ROLAND BROWN MEMORIAL PARK aka RESERVATION ROAD PARK

TIGER POINT PARK

VETERANS MEMORIAL PLAZA

Road Closures

Current road closures can be found online at https://santarosa.fl.gov/293/Current-Road-Bridge-Closures.

City of Milton

To support ongoing storm recovery efforts and ensure the safety of motorists, emergency responders, and utility crews, the following streets south of Berryhill Street will remain closed at their intersections with U.S. Highway 90, on both sides of the highway, until further notice:

• Santa Rosa Street
• Escambia Street
• Canal Street (eastbound turns from U.S. Highway 90 allowed)
• Elmira Street

Updated Traffic Access at Canal Street

Motorists traveling eastbound on U.S. Highway 90 will be permitted to make southbound turns onto Canal Street. All other existing intersection restrictions will remain in place until further notice.

Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies (BRACE)

BRACE is coordinating with national disaster relief organizations, local community partners, and our Long-Term Recovery Groups to connect Escambia and Santa Rosa County residents with much-needed assistance. Through Crisis Cleanup, residents can be connected with volunteer organizations that may be able to assist with:

• Roof tarping
• Tree removal
• Debris cleanup
• Mucking out flooded homes
• Other storm cleanup needs

CALL CRISIS CLEANUP: 1-800-451-1954

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