Health and Medical Information for Hurricane Idalia Response

Taylor County Health and Medical Information

Like Taylor County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/taylorcountyflsheriff

For information about private well water sample collection, go to programs-and-services/emergency-preparedness-and-response/hurricane-idalia-response/well-water-sampling

For general public health questions, Taylor County residents can call 850-223-5100. Available 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 2-1-1, 9-8-8, or 800-342-0774.

Pharmacy Access:

Winn-Dixie Pharmacy in Perry (2057 South Byron Butler Parkway Suite 1) is open regular business hours. Phone: 850-584-5616

CVS Pharmacy in Perry (105 West Hampton Springs Avenue) is open regular business hours. Phone: 386-362-5183

Walmart Pharmacy in Perry (1900 South Jefferson Street) is open regular business hours. Phone: 850-223-4189

Walgreens in Perry (2117 South Byron Butler Parkway) is open regular business hours. Phone: 850-584-2627

Subham Healthcare LLC (Steinhatchee Drugs) in Steinhatchee (102 9th Street Southeast) is open regular business hours. Phone: 352-498-0680

Jay’s Pharmacy in Perry (828 South Jefferson Street) is open regular business hours. Phone: 850-584-7800

Health and Medical Access:

Florida Department of Health in Taylor County in Perry (1215 North Peacock Avenue) is open regular business hours with limited services. Tetanus vaccines available by appointment only.  Phone: 850-584-5087

Doctors’ Memorial Hospital in Perry (333 North Byron Butler Parkway) is currently open. Phone: 850-838-1408

TMH Primary Care Clinic in Perry (555 North Byron Butler Parkway) is open regular business hours. Phone: 850-838-8636

DMH Family Practice Clinic in Perry (555 North Byron Butler Parkway) is open regular business hours. Phone: 850-838-2141

North Florida Medical Center in Perry (1850 South Byron Butler Parkway) is open regular business hours. Phone: 850-838-2030

Coastal Complete Care in Perry (100 Plantation Road) is open regular business hours.  Phone: 850-584-6000

Premier Medical Clinic in Perry (315 East Ash Street) is open regular business hours. Accepting walk-ins all day. Phones are currently inoperable. Phone: 850-584-3278

Little Pine Pediatrics in Perry (1702 South Jefferson Street) is open regular business hours with limited schedule. Sick only. Phone: 855-577-5437

DMH Steinhatchee Family Medicine in Steinhatchee (1209 1^st Avenue) is open regular business hours. Phone: 352-498-5888

Regent Medical and Aesthetics Clinic in Perry (1209 North Center Street) is open regular business hours. Phone: 850-371-5243

Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Perry (224 North Peacock Avenue) is open regular business hours. Phone: 850-223-8387

Disaster Relief/Support:

Please utilize FEMA as a resource at www.disasterassistance.gov or 800-621-3362.

For post-disaster cleanup assistance including debris removal and tarps, call crisis cleanup at 1-800-451-1954.

General Public Health Information:

As of September 7, 2023, the system-wide boil water notice issued for Big Bend Water Authority in Steinhatchee has been lifted.

Follow the Florida Department of Health (DOH) Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FLDepartmentofHealth for information on generator safety, food and water health guidelines, debris removal, and other healthy safety tips.

Be careful near damaged buildings.

• Do not enter a damaged building until local authorities determine it is safe. Hurricanes can damage buildings and make them unsafe.
• Leave your home or building if you hear shifting or unusual noises. Strange noises could mean the building about to fall. 

Stay away from power lines.

• Watch out for fallen power lines that may be hanging overhead.
• Stay clear of fallen power lines. Call the electric company to report them. 

Protect yourself from animals and pests.

• Use insect repellent (bug spray) with DEET or picaridin. Wear long sleeves, pants, and socks when you’re outside.
• Stay away from wild or stray animals after a storm. Call 911 or your public health department to report them.
• Report dead animals to local officials. 

Drink safe water. Eat safe food.

• Throw away food that may have come in contact with flood or storm water. Unsafe food can make you sick even if it looks, smells, and tastes normal. Throw away perishable foods that have not been refrigerated properly due to power outages; also discard foods with an unusual odor, color, or texture. When in doubt, throw it out.
• Listen to reports from local officials for advice on water precautions in your home. Do not use water you suspect or have been told is contaminated to make baby formula, make ice, brush your teeth, wash and prepare food, wash your hands, or wash dishes.
• Bottled, boiled, or treated water are safe for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene. Your state, tribal, local, or territorial health department can make specific recommendations for boiling or treating water in your area. 

Wash your hands.

Good basic personal hygiene and handwashing are critical to help prevent the spread of illness and disease. Clean, safe running water is essential for proper hygiene and handwashing. Hygiene is especially important after an emergency like a hurricane, but finding clean, safe running water can sometimes be hard. 

Take care of any wounds or injuries to prevent infection.

The risk for injury during and after a hurricane and other natural disasters is high.Get first aid quickly to help heal small wounds and prevent infection.