Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. – Due to a voice circuit issue, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) is currently experiencing a phone outage. The phone outage is statewide for all DOH facilities, and the vendor is working to address the issue.

 All persons are encouraged to follow DOH Emerald Coast Regional Twitter @FLHealthEmerald and to monitor www.HealthyOkaloosa.com for information and phone outage updates.

 About the Florida Department of Health

The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

 Follow us on Twitter at @HealthyFla and on Facebook. For more information about the Florida Department of Health please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov.

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