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Weather Links

External links to local and regional weather resources.


Weather Links

County Emergency Management Sites

Escambia County Emergency Management

Santa Rosa County Emergency Management

National/Regional/Other Sites

  • National Weather Service Safety Tips

  • National Weather Service (NWS) - Weather Forecast Office Mobile/Pensacola

  • NOAA Extreme Weather Information Sheets 

  • Ready.gov Make a Plan for Individuals with Disabilities, Pets and Animals, Seniors

  • Disaster Kit Shopping List - printable

  • Fuel on GasBuddy.com

  • Consumer Reports Storm and Emergency Guide - “Our expert advice will help you get through an emergency, and our product reviews will help you find the best gear to deal with a hurricane, flood, tornado, wildfire, earthquake, and more.”

  • American Red Cross - Humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and disaster preparedness education. 1.800.733.2727

  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - FEMA provides federal assistance before, during, and after disasters. To apply for disaster assistance, call the toll-free helpline or visit www.disasterassistance.gov. 1.800.621.3362 or TTY: 1.800.462.7585

  • Florida County Emergency Management Directory (FDEM) - If you need supplies, such as food, water, or ice, please contact your county emergency management for the location of the nearest distribution center. Your county emergency management can provide up-to-date information about shelters and local distribution centers for food and supplies.

  • National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - The NFIP offers flood insurance to help you protect the life you've built and recover more quickly after a flood. The NFIP also offers consumer education materials on flooding and flood insurance at www.floodsmart.gov.

  • State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) - The State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) is a toll-free hotline activated at the time of an emergency to provide an additional resource for those in Florida to receive accurate and up-to-date information regarding an emergency or disaster situation impacting the State of Florida. 1.800.342.3557

  • Florida Special Needs Registry - The Florida Department of Health, in coordination with its county health departments and each local emergency management agency in the state, developed a registry for persons with special needs to register with their local emergency management agency to receive assistance during a disaster. The statewide registry provides first responders with valuable information to prepare for disasters or other emergencies. After signing up with the Florida Special Needs Registry, visit the Division of Emergency Management Special Needs Registry site for any additional special needs information in your county: www.floridadisaster.org/SNR