Munson Volunteer Fire and Rescue District

10/21/2026

Thank You to the Florida Forest Service for all the hard work in getting the Forest back open for everyone.

🌲🚨Blackwater River State Forest Update 🚨🌲

Effective October 21, 2026, all campgrounds that were closed due to Hurricane Isaias have reopened except for Coldwater Equestrian Campground and Clear Creek Campground. The Bear Lake Mountain Bike Trail, Karick Lake Loop Trail, and the Camp Paquette Trail have reopened for normal use. All other trails and Recreation Areas remain closed as debris removal and cleanup efforts continue this week. Once areas have been cleared of debris and deemed safe, they will reopen for normal use. We apologize for any inconvenience.

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

If you’re still without power in the EREC territory please follow this helpful link

⚡ STILL WITHOUT POWER? PLEASE REPORT YOUR OUTAGE AGAIN! ⚡

WE KNOW THERE ARE STILL MEMBERS WITHOUT POWER! We are not asking you to call because we think everyone has been restored. We are asking because we don't want to overlook a single member!

As we continue restoration efforts, we are checking, double-checking and triple-checking our outage reports to make absolutely certain we have everyone accounted for.

We have listened to all the messages left on our outage line, and we know we previously told you that if you've already reported your outage, there was no need to call again.

However, we are now asking EVERY member who is STILL without power to please call and report their outage again, even if you've already left a message.

We know this is an extra step, especially after everything you've been through, but we would much rather receive a duplicate report than risk missing someone who is still waiting.

📞 HOW TO REPORT YOUR OUTAGE:

Call 1-877-OUT-EREC (877) 688-3732

Press 1 to report an outage.

The system will confirm your address. Press 1 to confirm.

When asked if you know what is wrong, press 1 or say YES.

Leave a message with your NAME, ADDRESS and CONTACT PHONE NUMBER.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Please complete ALL the steps and leave a message. If you hang up before leaving your message, we will NOT have a record of your outage report.

Please understand, we KNOW our work is not finished. We KNOW there are still outages. This is simply one more way we are making sure no one falls through the cracks as we work toward restoring every last member.

Thank you for your patience and for helping us help you.

10/19/2026

Thank you Erec

10/16/2026

🚒🚒Good Morning Friends 🚒🚒
Please take a brief moment to report your damage to the Santa Rosa Property Appraiser’s Office. This information is Vital for federal and state Recovery Assistance monies. 🚒🚒

10/15/2026

UPDATE TO ADD: The colors do not mean anything. We are just trying to show what substation serves which area.

RESTORATION CREW LOCATIONS – OCTOBER 15, 12:00 P.M.

We know many of you are wondering where crews are currently working. Below is a breakdown of where the majority of our manpower and equipment were located as of 11:30 a.m. today.

We are also sharing a very rough, generalized map showing the areas served by each of our substations. Please understand these boundaries are approximate and are intended only to give you a general idea of which substation may serve your area.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a cumulative list of all crews working throughout our service territory. It is simply a snapshot of where the bulk of our manpower is currently assigned. Restoration efforts are very fluid, and crews are constantly moving as work is completed and new needs arise.

CURRENT CREW LOCATIONS:

Inside the Sting Jet Area (hardest hit):
⚡Allentown East: 6 bucket trucks, 3 digger trucks, 2 service trucks,
2 right-of-way bucket trucks
⚡Jay Cora: 8 bucket trucks, 3 digger trucks
⚡Jay South / South on Highway 89: 13 bucket trucks, 7 digger
trucks
⚡Jay / Mt. Carmel: 6 bucket trucks, 3 digger trucks
⚡Wye North: 6 bucket trucks, 3 digger trucks
⚡Wye East/South: 14 bucket trucks, 7 digger trucks, 10 service
trucks
⚡Wye West: 4 bucket trucks, 2 digger trucks
⚡Munson West: 4 bucket trucks, 2 digger trucks

Outside the Sting Jet Area::
⚡Allentown West: 9 bucket trucks, 5 digger trucks, 5 service trucks,
3 right-of-way bucket trucks
⚡Chumuckla: 8 bucket trucks, 4 digger trucks
⚡Wallace: 6 bucket trucks, 3 digger trucks
⚡Jay West: PowerSouth working on river crossing
⚡Munson North: 4 bucket trucks, 2 digger trucks
⚡Munson South: 5 bucket trucks, 3 digger trucks

Remember, just because you don't see trucks on your road doesn't mean work isn't being done to restore your power. Crews may be working miles away on the lines and equipment that serve your home.

We continue to move crews and resources where they are needed most. Our goal remains the same, getting power restored to every member as quickly and safely as possible.

Thank you for your continued patience and support!

10/15/2026

Please be careful with any outdoor debris burning. Provide adequate protection for your home as well as your neighbor and be courteous of your smoke.

10/15/2026

Immediately after the storm at first light these crews assembled and assisted us and all North Santa Rosa county fire departments in getting into the most devastated areas. Blackwater team members and crews are the best.