More than 800 Okaloosa residents register for FEMA aid

FEMA's Disaster Recovery Centers, which assist Northwest Florida residents with flood-related claims, have received plenty of activity, according to officials.

There have been 11,016 registrations across Escambia, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties — 857, Okaloosa County and 247, Walton — according to a news release.

FEMA has committed $1.3 million and $363,900 in claims assistance to Okaloosa and Walton, respectively.  

Residents who need help can call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or register at www.disasterassistance.gov or on mobile devices at m.fema.gov.

The Senior Center in Crestview, 205 Stillwell Blvd., is open for claims assistance 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: More than 800 Okaloosa residents register for FEMA aid