Employment Opportunities Search form Search Home County Government Departments Services Living Visiting Contact Us Severe Weather Center The Best Time to Plan? Right Now! Be informed about how your community handles emergencies, planning and practicing family evacuation drills, and accessing the information necessary to make educated decisions rather than frantic guesses about how to safeguard your family and home. Below you will find areas to assist you in preparing for the types of Severe Weather we generally have on the Gulf Coast. The best ally you can have in a severe weather situation is accurate, timely information. Daily Situation Report National Weather Service Florida Traffic Information Hurricanes Be prepared when the temperature reaches excessively high levels. Tornados Your best defense is to be alert and prepared. Lightning Storms Lightning hits the earth an estimated 100 times per second on average, or 8.6 million times a day. Flooding Flash Floods can occur as the result of heavy rains over only several hours or even less. Plan ahead! Extreme Heat Be prepared when the temperature reaches excessively high levels. Extreme Cold Northwest Florida Frost Warnings Links Severe Weather Center Daily Situation Report National Weather Service Hurricane Center Tornado Center Lightning Center Flood Center Disaster Supply Kit Emergency Planning Information Evacuation Routes & Shelters Internet Resources Public Safety Welcome Public Safety FAQ Patrick Maddox, Director of Public Safety 90 College Boulevard East Niceville, FL 32578 Phone: (850) 651-7150 Fax: (850) 651-7170 Animal Services Community Links Current Solicitations & Contracts Corrections County Property for Lease Economic Development Health Department Public Library Title VI/Nondiscrimination Assurance New Transit Routes Update Prescription Discount Card Transit Website Accessibility County Commission Office Locations: 302 N. Wilson St. - Suite 302 Crestview, FL 32536 1250 N. Eglin Parkway, Suite 100 Shalimar, FL 32579 Call 850-689-5050 or 850-423-1542 for all departments. Copyright © 2015 Okaloosa County, Florida. All rights reserved.