South Walton Professional Fire Fighters Association Local-3516

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

📶 FREE WiFi ACCESS DURING HURRICANE ISAIAS

Staying connected during a hurricane is important, especially when you need weather updates, emergency information or a way to reach family and friends.

Comcast has opened more than 26,000 public Xfinity WiFi hotspots across Florida’s Panhandle and portions of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.

These hotspots are FREE for everyone, even if you are NOT an Xfinity customer.

📍 Florida counties with available hotspots include:
Bay, Calhoun, Gadsden, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla and Washington.

HOW TO CONNECT:

1. Find a nearby hotspot using the Xfinity WiFi Hotspot Map.
2. Open your phone, tablet or computer’s WiFi settings.
3. Select the network named xfinitywifi.
4. Open your internet browser and select Accept and Connect.
5. If you are not an Xfinity customer, select Get Connected and accept the terms and conditions.

Complimentary sessions can be renewed every 12 hours.

IMPORTANT: If you don’t see the “Accept and Connect” option, that particular hotspot is not open to the public. Try another location.

10/10/2026

EMERGENCY RESPONSES TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED IN SOUTH WALTON -- FRIDAY, OCT. 9, 2026 AT 7:30 P.M.

The South Walton Fire District has temporarily suspended emergency responses due to deteriorating roadway and weather conditions from Hurricane Isaias.

Crews are sheltering in place at our fire stations and will resume handling emergency calls as soon as conditions improve. Any 911 calls received will be queued for response and handled appropriately as soon as we can get to them.

The community is strongly encouraged to prioritize its safety above all else by sheltering in place and avoiding all travel on local roadways.

Thank you for your understanding as we work to protect both you and our personnel.

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UPDATE: EMERGENCY RESPONSES RESUME IN SOUTH WALTON — FRIDAY, OCT. 9, 2026 AT 9:30 P.M.

The South Walton Fire District has resumed its emergency responses following the landfall of Hurricane Isaias.

All 911 calls received during the temporary suspension have been queued and are being triaged appropriately.

The community is strongly encouraged to prioritize its safety above all else by continuing to avoid all travel on local roadways.

Thank you for your understanding as we work to protect both you and our personnel.

10/09/2026

Uber today announced it will be offering free round-trip rides, up to $40 each way, to and from the open, state-approved evacuation shelters. Details here on how to redeem a free round trip, up to $40 each way, to and from a state-approved evacuation shelter*.

1. Open your app
2. Tap “Account” on the bottom right
3. Tap Wallet
4. Scroll down to “+ Add Promo Code”
5. Enter code ISAIAS26
6. Request an Uber ride to any of the open, state-approved Florida evacuation shelters listed athttps://www.floridadisaster.org/Shelters

*Maximum discount of up to $40 per redemption. Maximum of 2 trips per account. To redeem discount, Uber Promotion code ISAIAS26 must be applied to the Payments section of the Uber app prior to requesting the intended trip. Uber Promotion is only valid for rides requested using the Uber App. Taxes, fees, and tips will be covered provided that the value of the Uber Voucher is greater than the total order amount. Offer is non-transferable, subject to change or cancellation.

South Walton Fire District

10/08/2026

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10/07/2026

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10/07/2026

2026 PANCAKE BREAKFAST POSTPONED!

New Date: October 17, 2026
Same Time: 8 to 11 a.m.
Same Place: 911 N. County Highway 393, Santa Rosa, Beach, FL

If you purchased a ticket for the event and are unable to attend on the new date, please email [email protected] for assistance.

2026 PANCAKE BREAKFAST POSTPONED!

Due to potential local impacts from tropical weather this coming weekend, the 12th Annual South Walton Fire District Pancake Breakfast is postponed until October 17, 2026. Updated event information is listed below:

New Date: October 17, 2026
Same Time: 8 to 11 a.m.
Same Place: 911 N. County Highway 393, Santa Rosa, Beach, FL

This is a difficult decision for our team to make, but ultimately the one required of us to ensure the safety of our personnel and community.

We are hopeful the new date allows the event to be successful with better weather to enjoy all the fun, and that you will still consider joining us for a weekend of fire prevention festivities. The event plans are ultimately subject to change based on the tropical weather and what impacts we experience within South Walton.

We will continue to hope for the best and wish you a safe week. Thank you for your understanding.