News Release: Public Information Office, 850-983-5254

COVID-19 Update #24 - Thur., Apr. 9

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See our full list of information at www.santarosa.fl.gov/covid19.

Santa Rosa County
  • There will not be an email update for Good Friday. Updates resume Apr. 13.

  • Animal Services has launched a new "Fetch A Friend” no-contact adoption program, to help potential adopters find a new pet while maintaining safe social distancing. The process is simple and convenient:
    • View available animals online.
    • Complete the online adoption application.
    • The shelter will call to set up an appointment to bring the animal out to your car in the shelter parking lot, or deliver the animal to your home in the county.
    • The shelter will call a week later to check in and finalize the adoption.
    • In addition, reduced fees for adoptable pets has been extended through the end of April. Cats/kittens are $10 and dogs/puppies are $25. Pets that have completed treatments for heartworms are free. All are spayed or neutered.
      For details, visit www.santarosa.fl.gov/animals or call 850-983-4680.
Good Friday Updates
  • Santa Rosa County BOCC offices, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser and Supervisor of Elections will be closed in observance of Good Friday on Fri., Apr. 10. The landfill will be open regular hours and 9-1-1 is always operational.
  • The city of Gulf Breeze and the Town of Jay will be closed. Milton is open.
  • ECUA customer service office and drive through will be closed.
  • Police, Sheriff's Office, fire and EMS remain open 24/7/365.
Early Learning Coalition First Responder/Health Care Worker Child Care
  • First responders and health care workers living in Santa Rosa County are immediately eligible for subsidized child care from the state of Florida. The Early Learning Coalition of Santa Rosa County is standing by to explain the details of the program.
  • The program is for children ages birth to age 12.
  • Program begins April 1; the clients' 90 days begins when they are enrolled.
  • The coalition is responsible for paying most of the costs, however, parents are still responsible for paying any rate differentials a provider might have.
  • Florida residents only.
  • Contact the Early Learning Coalition of Santa Rosa County or call 850-983-5313.
Emotional Support Care Hotlines
  • The Salvation Army's Emotional and Spiritual Care Hotline is available toll free from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week at 844-458-HOPE (4673).
  • HealthCare Chaplaincy Network Spiritual Care offers free 24-hour email, phone and video support with specialized support for healthcare workers and responders.
  • A Spiritual Care Hotline, 888-829-5004, offering prayer and comfort is offered 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. by the Florida Baptist Disaster Relief in partnership with the state of Florida.
Feeding Programs
Santa Rosa County School District, Food Raising Friends, Feeding the Gulf Coast and several area churches have feeding programs in operation throughout the county.
  • Feeding programs list
  • Map of feeding locations
Center for Disease Control Resources
  • Caring for someone at home with COVID
  • Caring for yourself at home with COVID
  • Stress and coping
  • Facts about companion animals (no evidence pets spread COVID-19 to people)
  • How to sew (or make one without sewing) a recommended cloth face covering. 
Florida Governor's Executive Orders
  • Essential services and business list
  • FAQs for executive order 20-91
  • Executive order 20-91 regarding the stay-at-home order through April 3

See also:

  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Navarre Beach island and beaches closure information

  • County Closures and Resources

  • Local Job Opportunities

  • Subscribe to AlertSantaRosa.com (emergency updates)

  • SantaRosaReady.com (assistance for business owners)

  • Volunteer Florida (volunteer opportunities)

  • Florida Department of Health

    • COVID-19 dashboard (showing cases by zip code)

    • COVID-19 webpage

    • 24/7 COVID Call Center - (866) 779-6121

    • COVID-19@flhealth.gov

  • 211 Northwest Florida resource and referral service with one-stop referral information on emergency food and shelter, services for families and senior citizens, health care, child care, services for people with disabilities, counseling and mental health services and more.

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