Emergency Management – Taylor County Sheriff's Office

Amended Curfew Declaration from Taylor County Sheriff’s Office

There are only two free fueling stations in the county:

Each person is limited to one vehicle and up to five 5-gallon fuel containers.

Steinhatchee Boat Ramp: 1st St E, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
Keaton Beach Boat Ramp: 20347 Ponce De Leon Road, Perry, FL

Please note, there are no free fueling stations within the city of Perry—only at the locations listed above.

After a hurricane, it’s important to properly sort debris to help with efficient collection and disposal. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Separate debris into categories:

Vegetation debris: Includes branches, leaves, tree limbs, and other natural materials. Place these in a separate pile.
Construction debris: Consists of building materials like shingles, wood, drywall, and fencing.
Household items: This includes furniture, mattresses, carpets, and appliances.
Hazardous materials: Batteries, paints, chemicals, and electronics like TVs or computers should be kept apart for special disposal.
White goods: Large appliances like refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and water heaters must be separated.
Electronics: TVs, computers, and other devices should be placed in a separate pile for special handling.

Place debris in designated areas:

Put sorted debris near the curb, but avoid blocking the road, sidewalks, or storm drains.
Do not place debris near utility poles, fire hydrants, or mailboxes as this can interfere with clean-up and utility services.

Avoid bagging debris:

Leave debris loose in piles rather than bagging it, except for smaller yard waste like leaves, which can be bagged in clear plastic if required by local regulations.

Before agreeing to have a private contractor do any work for you after a storm confirm the following information:

State or Local Business License
General Contractor Number
Valid Identification
Proof of Liability Insurance
Proof of Company Ownership and/or Documentation of Business Name 6. Take a picture of the person and their vehicle prior to any work beginning.

Reply with YES to confirm receipt.

Free Debris Removal Assistance/House Tarping and Assistance:
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief – 904.253.0502
Samaritan First – 833.747.1234

Contact for Debris on your home or assistance with Debris Removal, we appreciate your patience as our efforts will not stop but some things take time to make happen, but these organizations are helping for free during this time, amazing stuff.

URGENT NOTICE: FEMA/State of Florida Emergency Response Team – Temporary Trailer Housing

If your primary residence has been destroyed or rendered uninhabitable, you may be eligible for temporary trailer housing. It is critical that you follow the instructions below:

You MUST register at the

Steinhatchee Community Center:
1013 Riverside Dr, Steinhatchee, Fl 32359

Forest Capitol Hall:
204 Forest Park Dr, Perry fl, 32347
between 10 AM and 7 PM starting tomorrow:

Start: Sunday, 9/29/24 | 10 AM – 7 PM
End: Wednesday, 10/3/24 | 10 AM – 7 PM

Emergency management requires your information immediately, including ID, proof of ownership, address, and any other relevant documentation.

This 4-day registration period is vital to expedite the trailer delivery process. It will take time and effort to set up housing.

Failure to register in this timeframe may delay your access to temporary housing.

Sign Up for Everbridge Emergency Notifications

Please visit the Emergency Management Facebook page for the most up to date announcements.

Taylor County has an Volunteer Response Team, please click here to visit their Facebook Page. If you would like to join the Volunteer Response Team, click here for more information.

The mission of Taylor County Sheriff’s Office – Division of Emergency Management is to reduce or eliminate the vulnerability of people and property of this county to injury, damage, or loss of life resulting from natural, technological, or man made emergencies. Pursuant to Taylor County Code of Ordinances 26 and Florida Statute 252, it is our goal to work closely with local authorities, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the citizens of Taylor County to be prepared to respond to or recover from any possible hazardous situation which confronts our community.

GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) is a great way to have back-up communications to family, neighbors and friends when cell phones are not operational. Check out BigBendGMRS.com for more valuable information, or email us with questions at TCEM@taylorsheriff.org.

Tune in to Froggy 93.5 FM for local emergency notifications.