Okaloosa County BOCC — July 15, 2014 — PIO UPDATE NO. pptx

www.okaloosafl.com Hurricane Season JUNE 1st - NOV 30th Please silence all pagers & cell phones. Speak into microphone for live broadcast & give name & address.  County / State Cumulative Registrations:  Okaloosa : Applications Received:1,393; Household Assistance: $1,896,904  FEMA has approved a 14-day extension for storm and flood survivors to register for disaster assistance. The deadline to register is now Monday, July 21. Residents affected by the storms and flooding from April 28 to May 6 can register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or on a smartphone at m.fema.gov. Survivors may also call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585. Lines are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7days a week. Survivors in Escambia, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties may be eligible for federal grants to help pay for temporary housing, essential home repairs or other serious disaster-related expenses. Advantages of Securus Video Visitation: •Improved Safety – Elimination of inmate movement •Reduce contraband brought into jail •Self serve visitation scheduling, lowering personnel needed for that function •Revenue stream for Corrections Dept. •Expanded visitation offsite & convenience •Overall increased safety and morale Mr. James Brown Jr. (visitor) and Jessica Hinds were the first to use Securus Technologies Video Visitation. The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women (OCCSW) congratulates these special women have contributed to the well- being of children, families and the citizens of our community. This year’s honorees are: Bev Bain, Dr. Naomi Barnes, Becky Belcher, Sallye N. Belton, Regina Bright, Ginger Boyd, Ranae E. Curtis, Margaret Mae Garrett, Tammy Magee, Char McElderry, Christie Owens, Jackie Pilcher, Judi Rutland, Lisa Snuggs, Janie Varner, Ginger Walker, Ouida Winters, and Carol Wride.