Safety
Kick-Back and Relax Your Mind
Feeling at home means having a sense of security, and that is exactly what the Emerald Coast provides. Multiple agencies in the region care for physical and emotional safety needs, whether it’s disaster preparedness or anti-discrimination advocacy. And you can forget about the awkward newbie stage of living in a new city. Northwest Florida takes pride in providing family-friendly, close-knit and supportive communities where all cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles feel accepted and welcome. So pull up a beach chair, kick back, and relax.
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Weathering the Storm
One of Northwest Florida’s most precious resources is its pristine, emerald waters. As many regions in Florida, the Emerald Coast is also fortified against the effects of the occasional natural disaster through preparedness organizations like Florida Disaster and American Red Cross.
Maintaining What We Built Together
As a region that derives its strength from its connected and close-knit communities, discrimination will not be tolerated here. Locals group across the region work to protect against racial prejudice, constitutional inequality, and LGBTQ+ matters. Florida Rising is a grassroots organization that pushes for inclusive laws that strengthen historically marginalized communities.
Tools & Resources
County Profiles
Northwest Florida’s communities each have a unique personality, but one commonality — they’re all friendly and welcoming places to call home.
Explore Our CommunitiesDiversity
Centuries of multicultural history have led to the diverse communities that exist in Northwest Florida today.
Survey NWFL’s HeritageRelocate to Northwest Florida
Get a sense of some of the most ideal places to live in Northwest Florida with a detailed look into our diverse communities.
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