Santa Rosa residents still waiting on FEMA aid as state gathers county damage data
Santa Rosa County residents with storm damage still cannot apply for federal disaster aid nearly a week after Hurricane Isaias made landfall.
Florida asks Trump administration for disaster relief
Santa Rosa County and its residents stand to receive federal funds for Hurricane Isaias recovery under a disaster declaration request the state filed with the Trump administration, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Oct. 16 in Milton.
Three things you need to know ahead of the Santa Rosa Commission meeting
Hurricane Isaias will dominate the Oct. 20 Santa Rosa County Commission meeting.
Unlike past weeks, this upcoming week will only feature a regular meeting on Tuesday at the Santa Rosa County Administration Building in Milton at 8:30 a.m.
Here are three things you need to know:
County expects debris clearing to take four to six weeks
Santa Rosa County began hauling away nearly 2 million cubic yards of vegetative debris left by Hurricane Isaias on Oct. 14, a job county officials say will take four to six weeks.
FPL delays 95% power restoration goal
Florida Power & Light now expects to restore power to 95% of affected customers who can receive it by the end of the day Oct. 13, a day later than originally planned.
County begins next phase of hurricane recovery
Santa Rosa County lifted its storm curfew and pulled evacuation orders Oct. 12 as the county hit the three-day mark post-landfall of Hurricane Isaias.
Santa Rosa sheriff orders curfew after Isaias knocks out power, traffic lights
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson ordered a countywide dusk-to-dawn curfew Oct. 10, citing the threat of looting and dangerous intersections as Hurricane Isaias left most of the county without power and most of its traffic signals.
Isaias makes landfall, Santa Rosa looks to begin recovery efforts
Santa Rosa County’s 911 center is still fielding multiple reports of severely damaged homes, but emergency crews cannot yet reach callers as Hurricane Isaias begins to quickly move out of the area.
Santa Rosa County urges coastal residents to plan evacuations as Isaias nears
Santa Rosa County residents in coastal and low-lying areas should make evacuation plans now, with impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias expected to begin Friday.
Gulf system could bring heavy rain to Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa County could see another 5 to 7 inches of rain from a disorganized weather system in the southwestern Gulf, and residents should use the next few days to make sure they are ready, according to forecasters from the National Weather Service in Mobile.



















