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Latest Local Covid-19 Response Information

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Everyday resources to stay Covid-19 aware in Okaloosa County.
In Partnership with Florida Department of Health - Okaloosa, drive-thru testing June Dates Released (06.23.20) - LInk to More
- Fort Walton Beach June 23 4:30-7pm or until supplies run out
- Crestview June 25 8:30-11am or until supplies run out
Short Term Vacation Rental Safety Plan Approved - Ban Lifted for Okaloosa County (05.19.2020)
Beaches and Parks (Updated 5.07.20)
- Okaloosa County Beaches and Parks are open without special restrictions
- Adherance to social distancing guidlines of 6 ft. or more is requested and groups should remain at 10 or less
Latest Presentation from the Public Safety Director
- Powerpoint
Waste Management Request on Bulk Refuse
Veterans' Services Information (Updated 3.25.20)
- Veterans' Services is accpting appointments by phone - 850-651-7258
- The VA Transportation Network Shut Down effective COB Friday, March 20, 2020 until further notice.
Instructions for Contractors and Owner/Builders for Submitting Photographs for Occupied Building Inspections Link
Toll By Plate in Effect for Mid-Bay Bridge (Posted 03.23.20)
- FDOT Release on Toll-by-Plate
Resources for the Homeless (Posted 3.23.20)
- PDF of resources
Unemployment Information
- Latest Unemployment Information
- DOWNLOADABLE REEMPLOYMENT FORM
List of Trusted Partner Information
- Centers for Disease Control
- Okaloosa County School District
- Coronavirus.gov
- Department of Health COVID Map - DOH (3.17.20) Link to the map
  - Okaloosa Hotline: 850-344-0566 (M-F 7am to 5pm CST)
  - State of Florida: 1-866-779-6121 (24/7 CST) covid-19@flhealth.gov
Guidance from the Florida Department of Emergency Management

Direct Link to Covid-19 Dashboard

Historical Context to Local Covid-19 Response

Phase 1 - Safe. Smart. Step-byStep (Updated 5.22.20)
May 5, 2020 Board Meeting Updates (05.05.20)
- Link to Live Meeting and Agenda
- Link to FB Live Summary
- Beaches open immediately, County parks open effective May 7, SB Grant opportunity approved.
Okaloosa County Small Business Development Grant Program
- Taking Applications Beginning 5/26 - LInk to Details
Gulf Islands National Seashore - Phase II Opening Plan (05.13.20)
- Commercial Use Authorizations for Crab Island will be issued to begin operation on Saturday, May 16. Link
- Okaloosa Area parking lot and beach opened on May 2 as part of Phase I. The restroom will open on May 16
List of BCC-Related Closures (03.24.20)
- Public Works Lobbies
- Water and Sewer Lobbies
- Okaloosa Island Visitor Center
- Agricultural Extension Lobbies
- All Gulf-Front Beaches
April 1st Governer's Statewide Safer at Home Order (04.01.20)
- Link to Order
- List of Essential and Non-essential Businesses
March 31st Meeting Updates (04/01/20)
March 24, 2020 Board Meeting Updates (Updated 3.25.20)
- Commissioner Boyles post-meeting Update Link to Video
- LInk To Declaration Closing All beaches
- Link To Declaration Regarding Okaloosa County Facilities
May 4 Governor's Phase 1 Plan for Florida's Recovery
- Link to Plan for Florida's Recovery
Limited Facilities (Updated 3.30.20)
- Link to Info on open parks, status of boat ramps and facility limitations
- Okaloosa County Asks users to Follow Social Distancing Guidelines

Commission to Meet Tuesdays through April 7 (3.25.20)
Early Orders out of Governor's Office
- Executive Order 83: Recommendations for Floridians/Visitors Older than 65
- Stay at home order Link to Order
- Executive Order 87 Vacation Rental Closures
- Restrictions, Social distancing on the water
- Executive Order 86 Those traveling to FL
- FWC Executive Order 20.09 - Boating
- Executive Order 83: Recommendations for Floridians/Visitors Older than 65
- Executive Order 20-72: Surgical Restrictions
- Executive Order 20-71:Restrictions on Alcohol Sales, Gyms.
- Executive Order 20-69: Suspending requirement of Quorum for local governments
- Order 1: Establishes Response Protocol And Directs Public Health Emergency
- Order 2: Emergency Management 20-52
- Order 3: Bars, Pubs and Nightclubs Closure
List of Parks Openings and Closures (Updated 04.09.20) PDF File of Park Status
Social Distancing Info from Trusted Partners
- (03.16.20) Mass Gathering Information
  - CDC Guidance
DOH Advises not visiting those at high risk of serious illnesses.
- To protect the people at highest risk of serious illness from COVID-19, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) is urging the community to follow DEM Order 20-002. DEM Order No. 20-002 prohibits certain individuals from entering facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult family care homes, long-term care facilities and adult group homes. This order applies to anyone including visitors, staff and contractors. Older adults (60 and older), anyone with a serious chronic medical condition or anyone who is immune compromised are most at risk for serious illness from COVID-19. DEM Order 20-002
General Information COVID - 19
Neighboring County Information (Updated 3.24.20)
Commission to Host Emergency Board Meeting
- Link to Watch Meeting (03.18.20 0830AM)
- Release
Commissioner Nathan Boyles and Public Safety Director Pat Maddox Explain Okaloosa County Coronavirus Response (Link to facebook video)
Commissioners Vote to Close All Okaloosa County Public Beaches (updated to all gulf-front beaches on 3.24.20) Language of ordinance (Posted 03.19.20 1:19PM)
Link to Commission Meeting (Posted 03.24.20)
- Link
Commission Acts to Slow COVID-19
- List of COVID actions
- Okaloosa County Proactive Steps (3.17.20)
Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections information about voting.
- The Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections has a series of informational videos about Voting in the age of the Coronavirus. Please take a look at them as you prepare to vote early or vote on election day.
  - Keeping yourself safe at the polls (Video)
  - What we are doing to keep you safe (Video)
  - A quick recap and more tips (Video)
Okaloosa County Coronavirus Response Update Press Release
Coronavirus Malware Scam
- https://blog.reasonsecurity.com/2020/03/09/covid-19-info-stealer-the-map-of-threats-threat-analysis-report/?fbclid=Iw AR3s1SN88stAhSh3r0aqSGMTcHWmU2eAjCGDG3_FE1nITh2icVprEYJJIjA

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