BONIFAY, Fla. (WDNews) — The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is preparing to provide additional emergency supplies and assistance to residents ahead of Hurricane Isaias.
According to the sheriff’s office, more bottled water, meals ready to eat (MREs) and tarps have arrived. Officials said they will be ready to resume supply efforts Friday morning.
The Holmes County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will activate to Level 1 at 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9. The center will be staffed 24 hours a day beginning at that time.
Officials said their goal is to ensure residents have access to the supplies and assistance they need before the storm arrives.
The sheriff’s office is also asking residents to check on neighbors and others who may need help.
Anyone who cannot travel into town to pick up supplies or needs transportation to a shelter is encouraged to contact the EOC at 850-547-1112.
Officials said they will do their best to assist those needing transportation or other resources.
Holmes County Sheriff John Tate also shared a message encouraging residents to reach out for help.
“If you or someone you know in our community needs assistance, call the EOC. We may not have every answer, but we will do everything we can to help meet your needs,” Tate said.
“We are all in this together, Holmes County! We will continue working hard to take care of our people before, during, and after this storm.”
Tate also encouraged residents to remain safe, check on their neighbors and not hesitate to ask for assistance.
The sheriff’s office said it will continue working to support residents before, during and after the storm.
