03/24/2026
Mossy Pond Area Wildfire 3/23 6:45 PM Update:
Calhoun County Emergency Management, with support from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, has established a self-service point of distribution (POD) site under the pavilion adjacent to the Mossy Pond Community Center/Library. Water and shelf stable meals (MRE's) are available for pick-up for those impacted by the wildfire. If you are in need of water or meals and are unable to make arrangements for pick-up, you can contact us at [email protected] or 850-674-8075 for assistance.
Beginning tomorrow morning at 12:00 PM, we will begin accepting donations to support the recovery of those impacted. Please ensure any donated items are in good/usable conditions. Specifically, we have immediate needs for the following items: children's clothes all sizes, adult clothes all sizes, shelf stabled food items, yard tools (rakes, shovels, etc.), and personal hygiene/care items. Donations can be dropped off at the Mossy Pond Community Center/Library, 22216 NW Lake McKenzie Blvd. Altha, FL 32421 between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM daily.
If you discover you need immediate shelter assistance as a result of the wildfire, you can reach out to the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS.
You may also contact Calhoun County Emergency Management at [email protected] if have any immediate needs for food, water, or clothing.