Crestview Florida is the county seat of Okaloosa County and sits inland from the Gulf Coast adjacent to Eglin Air Force Base — the largest Air Force installation in the world. The city is the fastest-growing city in the Florida Panhandle driven by military and defense contractor employment at Eglin and Duke Field. Okaloosa County sits in a tornado corridor and experienced major impacts from Hurricane Michael in 2018 even as an inland community. The massive Eglin reservation creates unique land use and emergency planning requirements.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Military / Tornado / Hurricane |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| County FEMA Declarations | 8 |
| Last Major Event | Michael 2018 |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 850-682-1560 |
| Evacuation Routes | US-98 I-10 FL-85 FL-293 |
| Elevation | 235 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Okaloosa County FL
Florida · Hurricane / Storm Surge
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7/10
High Risk