The Bay County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Services do not issue re-entry credientials. Bay County's re-entry plan requires that citizens and businesses carry proper identification including drivers licenses and employer ID if applicable. Read the entire Re-entry Plan (PDF).
Phase 1 - Initial Re-Entry of Emergency Responders
Responders must be credentialed by employing agency.
Fire Service Units
Law Enforcement
Mass Care Providers
Medical Personnel
Mobile Command Posts
Public Works Teams
Search and Rescue Teams
State Emergency Response Teams
Utility Companies
Phase 2 - Limited Re-Entry
Access is expanded to allow businesses with a defined recovery mission to return to portions of the disaster area where major life safety hazards have been eliminated, but essential services, such as electricity, fuel, and water may be limited or unavailable. Essential employees will need an employer identification or be in an agency marked vehicle in order to gain re-entry. Businesses with a defined recovery mission:
Banking Institutions, fuel distributors, and food distributors
Commercial Vehicles delivering essential items
Construction Contractors
Debris Removal Contractors
Insurance Agents/Adjusters
Utility Repair Contractors
Volunteer Groups assisting Disaster Victims
Phase 3 - General Return
Re-opening most or all of the disaster area to local residents, businesses, and contractors. Major life safety threats have been eliminated, but many hazards remain and some vital services, such as electricity, water, and fuel may be limited or unavailable.