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Emergency Information

Emergency: Dial 911

Non-Emergency Numbers

Service Phone
Walton County Sheriff (850) 892-8111
South Walton Fire (850) 267-1298
Florida Highway Patrol *347 or (850) 617-2301
Poison Control 1-800-222-1222

Hospitals

** nearest hospitals:**

Fort Walton Beach Medical Center (30 min)
📍 1000 Mar-Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
📞 (850) 862-1111

Sacred Heart Hospital Emerald Coast (35 min)
📍 7800 US-98, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
📞 (850) 278-3600

Northwest Florida Community Hospital (DeFuniak Springs, 25 min)
📍 1360 US-331, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
📞 (850) 892-5100

Urgent Care

  • Ascension Medical Group (Freeport)
    📞 (850) 835-2191

  • Sacred Heart Urgent Care (Destin)
    📞 (850) 278-3600

Pharmacy

Publix Pharmacy
📍 16400 US Highway 331 S, Freeport, FL 32439
📞 (850) 835-2317

  • Full-service pharmacy inside Publix
  • Accepts most insurance plans
  • Drive-through available
  • Flu shots and vaccinations
  • Free prescription delivery within area

CVS — DeFuniak Springs (20 min)
Walgreens — Santa Rosa Beach (25 min)

Weather Alerts

Hurricane Prep

  • Hurricane season: June 1 – November 30
  • Evacuation zones: Check waltoncountyem.com
  • Shelter locations: Announced during storms
  • Gas up early — stations often run low before storms

Power Outages

CHELCO
📞 (850) 892-2111
🌐 chelco.com

Flood Zones

Freeport is in a low-lying area near Choctawhatchee Bay. Check FEMA Flood Maps for your specific address.


Last updated: May 2026