Emergency Information
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
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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
- National Weather Service — weather.gov/tae
- Walton County Emergency Management — waltoncountyem.com
- FEMA — ready.gov
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