This page is dedicated to providing public updates on severe weather events in Jackson County.
January, 2025 Winter Storm Road Status:
January 21, 20215 6:15 PM CST
Jackson County Roads Closed: Effective Immediately
Due to hazardous road conditions caused by ongoing winter weather, all roads in Jackson County are closed to non-emergency traffic. This decision has been made to prioritize public safety and ensure emergency and public safety vehicles can respond effectively to any incidents.
Residents are urged to stay home and avoid travel until conditions improve. Ice, snow, and freezing rain have created treacherous driving conditions, and additional hazards, such as downed trees or power lines, may arise.
Our top priority is the safety of our residents. Please stay home, stay safe, and allow emergency crews to do their jobs without unnecessary risk.
Jackson County Emergency Management and Public Works teams are actively monitoring conditions and working to address roadway concerns as weather permits.
For updates on road conditions, weather alerts, and other critical information, please monitor official Jackson County social media channels, local news outlets, and the National Weather Service.
Stay safe, and thank you for your cooperation.
NEEDS REQUESTS:
For material resources such as tarps and other supplies, you can contact
Chipola Baptist Association at: (850) 526-4050.
OR
North Florida Long Term Recovery at: (850) 724-1120
SBA DISASTER RELIEF RESOURCES:
Disaster Loans now available for eligible Jackson County residents/businesses affected by Jan. 9th, 2024 storms.
(800) 659-2955
sba.gov/disaster
DONATIONS:
Link that can be used to make monetary donations to the relief efforts of the 2024 January Severe Weather Event.
https://www.northfloridarecovery.org/donate/
(The link may say for Hurricane Michael, but it will also be used for the January Severe Weather Event.)
SBP FLORIDA
SBP Florida offers free guides, videos, and resources to navigate recovery. Including free debris clean up assistance.
SBP FL Operations:
(850) 252-6202
sbpusa.org/get-help
The Housing Grants Office may assist with recovery efforts through the SHIP Program:
Eligibility:
• Income-based for low to moderate-income persons determined by the number of household occupants
• The home must owner occupied and eligible for repairs
• Additional eligibility requirements may be determined through a pre-screening
Assistance:
• Disaster Mitigation Assistance Grant up to $30,000.00 for storm-damaged homes following a declared state of emergency to include:
• Purchase of emergency supplies for eligible households to weatherproof damaged homes
• Interim repairs to avoid further damage; tree and debris removal required to make the individual housing unit habitable.
• Construction of wells or repair of existing wells where public water is not available
• Payment of insurance deductibles for rehabilitation of homes covered under homeowners’ insurance policies
• Security deposit for eligible recipients that have been displaced from their homes due to disaster
• Rental assistance for eligible recipients that have been displaced from their homes due to disaster
• Strategies included in the approved LHAP that benefit applicants directly affected by the declared disaster
• Emergency Repair or Rehabilitation Assistance up to $50,000.00 for home repairs including roofing, electrical, plumbing, sanitary disposal, life/safety conditions, structural code deficiencies, and other related repairs.
• Property must be owner occupied.
• 10 Year Mortgage Loan, or 5 Year Mortgage Loan for residents 62 years or older
• No interest or monthly payments
• Loan is forgiven as long as the terms are met for the duration of the loan
Contact information:
Housing Grants website, https://jacksoncountyfl.gov/…/housing-grants-office/ is the link to contact the program administrators for SHIP
OR
Apply for assistance: https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/ARPC/Participant
Or, contact Kim Cole Sweazy, Housing Grants Coordinator at 850-482-9083 or sweazyk@jacksoncountyfl.gov.