Taylor County Emergency Management

10/23/2026

Taylor County Sheriff's Office FL

10/23/2026

Taylor Bocc

10/23/2026

🚨 Smoke Advisory for Taylor County

The smoke we are experiencing in Taylor County is drifting in from a fire in Hamilton County.

Residents should expect smoke to continue drifting into our area throughout the day.

10/16/2026

10/12/2026

🌟🌀 TOGETHER, WE WERE READY! THANK YOU, TAYLOR COUNTY! 🌀🌟
Taylor County once again demonstrated what makes our community so special: preparedness, teamwork, resilience, and a commitment to looking out for one another.
❤️ Taylor County Emergency Management extends our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped prepare for this storm.
👏 We are also incredibly grateful to our state and federal representatives and partner agencies who reached out before and after the storm to make sure Taylor County had the resources and support needed should conditions have worsened.
💙 We also want to recognize our incredible Taylor County CERT volunteers, who immediately stood ready to serve their neighbors at a moment's notice. Your commitment to helping others embodies the true spirit of community service.
⚡ While this storm spared us from significant impacts, let it serve as an important reminder:
-The best time to prepare for a disaster is before one is on the way.
-Review your emergency plans, refresh your disaster supply kits, and stay informed. We never know when the next storm or disaster may strike, but together we can ensure Taylor County remains ready.
🙌 Thank you for proving once again that preparedness is a team effort and that Taylor County is strongest when we work together.
🌴🌀💙

10/12/2026

📢 Our initial Post Tropical Cyclone Report for Hurricane is available here:https://www.weather.gov/media/tae/TropicalEventSummary/PSHTAE_2026AL09_Isaias_Summary.pdf

📊 Downloadable data here: https://weather.gov/tae/TropicalEventSummary

⚠️ Note: The data provided are preliminary. They are subject to updates and corrections as appropriate.

10/09/2026

Taylor County CERT

10/09/2026

We are grateful for our CERT volunteers and all of our partners.

10/09/2026

Recent Message sent out on Everbridge:

Based on the latest forecast and the potential for 4 to 6 feet of storm surge flooding along our coast, residents in coastal areas of Taylor County are advised to voluntarily evacuate beginning Friday evening and continuing into Saturday morning. This evacuation is being issued as a precaution to help protect lives and property before conditions deteriorate.
A pet-friendly shelter will open at Taylor County Elementary School, located at 1600 East Green Street in Perry, by the American Red Cross. The shelter opens today at 4:00 p.m. and will remain open throughout the event. The American Red Cross will provide cots, blankets, and light snacks. Pets are welcome, but you must provide proof of current rabies vaccination.

Free transportation to the shelter will be available from:

The Sheriff's Substation in Steinhatchee from 5:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
The Overflow Boat Parking Area at Keaton Beach Coastal Park from 6:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Residents needing transportation to the shelter should arrive early.

Please continue to monitor updates from Taylor County Emergency Management on Facebook and be prepared to take appropriate action if conditions change.

Your safety is our highest priority.

For additional information, call 850-838-3575 or 850-843-4451.
This message is brought to you by Taylor County Emergency Management.