Freeport Residents Can Get Storm-Recovery Help at New Walton County Resource Center
Walton County is opening a Multi-Agency Resource Center in DeFuniak Springs on Monday to help residents and business owners recover from Hurricane Isaias, and the service is available to people across the county, including Freeport.
The Walton County Sheriffâs Office said the county is âcoordinating with state and local agencies and community partners to establish a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to assist residents and business owners as recovery efforts continue following recent storm impacts.â
WJHG/WECP reports the center will âconnect community members directly with agency representatives offering guidance, recovery assistance, and access to essential services.â
Participating organizations are expected to help with insurance and financial recovery, small business assistance, rebuilding resources, consumer protection, legal services, veteransâ services, elder affairs, agricultural support and other community needs.
The State of Florida will help with the setup, including âtables, chairs, designated spaces, and internet access to help participating agencies provide services efficiently.â
The Multi-Agency Resource Center will be located at 361 N 10th St., DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433.
Hours are Monday, Oct. 19, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., then Tuesday through Saturday, Oct. 20â24, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Residents, including those in Freeport, are encouraged to monitor Walton County and Walton County Emergency Management communication channels for updates on locations, operating hours, participating agencies and available services.
Originally reported by WJHG/WECP and the Walton County Sheriffâs Office. Image: Walton County Sheriffâs Office.
