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Food And Water Will Be Distributed At Seven Locations In Escambia County Beginning Saturday
Food (MREs) and bottled water will be distributed at the following locations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 through Monday, Sept. 21 in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally:
AMC Movie Theater – 9 Mile Rd. (parking lot)
161 East Nine Mile Road
Century Industrial Park (Warehouse parking lot)
6081 Industrial Blvd
Brent Athletic Park – Baseball Field
4711 [...]
Saturday Morning: Gulf Power Had 90,000 Still Without Power; EREC Down To 3,000
Here an update on power restoration progress from Gulf Power Company and Escambia River Electric Cooperative:
Gulf Power Company
Just over 90,000 Gulf Power customers in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties were without power early Saturday morning. The utility said based on initial assessments of the hardest-hit areas, they expect to restore 95% of customers who can [...]
Escambia County Curfew Continues This Weekend
A curfew will remain in effect in Escambia County through the weekend.
Saturday and Sunday nights, the curfew will be from midnight until 6 a.m., according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The continuation of the curfew will be evaluated on Monday.
Here Are Key Points From Escambia County Hurricane Sally Press Conference; Info On Power, Water, Gas
Here are key takeaway points from an Escambia County press conference Friday morning on Hurricane Sally. Information is included on power restoration, ECUA, gas and other important items.
Urban search and rescue teams are out in flooded neighborhoods.
Rescue operations continue with door to door searches.
EMS responded has responded to wrecks at three intersections without working traffic [...]
All Hands On Deck” DeSantis Prioritizes Power Restoration After Hurricane Sally
During a visit to Escambia County Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said power restoration and reconstruction were the next priorities after of Hurricane Sally.
“We have all hands on deck,” DeSantis said. “We want to make sure to continue to keep people safe, rescue if needed, get that power back on.”
“Power is a major, major initiative [...]
Escambia Reporting $21 Million In Hurricane Damage To County Assets
Escambia County is preliminarily reporting $21 million in damage to county infrastructure assets from Hurricane Sally.
The damages include roads, bridges and buildings owned by the county.
There is still no electricity or water at most county facilities. As a result county offices will be closed to public again on Friday.
Boil Water Notice Continues For All ECUA Customers
ECUA is advising all customers to boil their water.
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority has issued a system wide precautionary boil water notice (PBWN) for water system customers due to the significant and widespread damages sustained from Hurricane Sally.
Residents are advised to boil water for one minute at a rolling boil or to use 8 drops of regular unscented household [...]
Health Advisory Issued For Water Bodies Including Rivers, Creeks, Gulf
Due to excessive flood and sewage overflows caused by the significant rainfall from Hurricane Sally, the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County has issued a health advisory for all inland and coastal waters including local rivers, streams, bayous, bays and the Gulf of Mexico.
DOH-Escambia advises against engaging in any water-related activities due to the [...]
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Here’s Where To Get Free Hot Meals, Free Water On Saturday
Free hot meals and a free case of hot water are available on Saturday as listed below: FREE HOT MEALS Escambia Equestrian Center –...
Verizon Wireless Providing Free Calling, Texting And Data Following Hurricane Sally
Verizon is providing unlimited calling, texting and data through Monday for areas impacted by Hurricane Sally. Customers do not have...
No Serious Injuries In Highway 29, Molino Road Wreck
There were no serious injuries in a two vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Highway 29 at Molino. The vehicles collided about 4:51 p.m....
Slight Chance Of Showers And A Cool Down For The Weekend
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high...
30,000 Pound Emergency Food Distribution Held In Century
About 30,000 pounds of food was distributed Friday morning during an emergency giveaway in Century. The Farm Share food distribution...
Photos: Winn Dixie Distributed Free Ice And Water On Friday
Winn Dixie distributed about 2,000 bags of ice and 1,700 cases of water Friday morning at their store on Highway 29 in Cantonment...
Free Case Of Bottled Water Available Saturday Morning In Cantonment
Free bottled water will be available in Cantonment Saturday morning. Each family can receive one case of bottled water from 10 a.m....
Update: Status Of Power Restoration In Escambia, Santa Rosa
Here’s a midday report on power restoration efforts in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Gulf Power Company Gulf Power has restored...
Gulf Power Expects To Restore Most Customers By Tuesday; EREC Restores Thousands
Gulf Power Company and Escambia River Electric Cooperative continue to restore power to those left in the dark by Hurricane Sally. Gulf...
Florida Attorney General Expands Price Gouging Hotline Due To Hurricane Sally
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has expanded Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline to receive reports of price increases on essential...
Extended Hours For Debris Disposal At Perdido Landfill, Oak Grove Convenience Center
There will be extended hours for debris and waste disposal on Friday and Saturday at the Perdido Landfill, Oak Grove Citizens Convenience...
Here Is The Latest Escambia County Post Hurricane Sally Information Update
Here is the latest post Hurricane Sally update from Escambia County. It is a very long post, but contains a lot of valuable information. A...
Curfew Continues In Escambia County For The Next Two Nights
A county-wide curfew will be in place the next three nights in Escambia County, including Pensacola and Century, due to Hurricane...
Rubio, Scott Want To Keep U.S. On Daylight Savings Time This Year
Florida Republican senators Ricks Scott and Marco Rubio have introduced legislation at would keep the United States on Daylight Saving...
Curfew In Effect For Escambia County For The Next Three Nights
A county-wide curfew will be in place the next three nights in Escambia County, including Pensacola and Century, due to Hurricane...
Almost All Of Escambia, Santa Rosa Counties Left Without Power
Almost all of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties were left without power following Hurricane Sally. Here are the numbers from both counties...
Stay Off The Roads: Many Roads Flooded, Water Rescues Underway
Officials are asking that drivers stay off the roads at this time in Escambia County. Many roads are flooded or have debris on them. Someone...
Section Of New Three Mile Bridge Is Missing Following Hurricane Sally; Crane Also Collapses Onto Bridge
Authorities say that at least one section of the new Three Mile Bridge across Pensacola Bay is missing due to Hurricane Sally. A large...
Category 1 Hurricane Sally Continues To Hit Escambia County With 80 MPH Winds
Winds in Hurricane Sally decreased to 80 mph as of 10 a.m.. The storm made landfall Wednesday in Gulf Shores with winds of 105...
High Water Rescues Underway Across Escambia County, Including Cantonment
The Escambia County Sheriffs Office, National Guard and Escambia County Fire Rescue are using high water vehicles to rescue people...
National Guard Troops Deployed To Escambia County With High Water Rescue Vehicles
National Guard troops were deployed in Escambia County to assist with Hurricane Sally rescues. Florida Sen. Doug Broxson said that...
Escambia And Santa Rosa Schools, PSC, UWF And Pensacola Christian Closed Until Monday
Public schools in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties will remain closed for the rest of the week. The University of West Florida, Pensacola...
Members Should Contact EREC In Case Of A Power Outage. Here’s How.
Escambia River Electric Cooperative is encouraging members to contact them in case of an outage rather than relying on their electronic...
Pensacola Beach Water Shut Off Until After Hurricane Sally Passes
All water service to Pensacola Beach was shut off Tuesday night due to a water main break and sewer system problems. According to...
Here Are The Key Points From Escambia County Afternoon Hurricane Sally Press Conference
Here are key takeaway points from an Escambia County news conference Tuesday afternoon on Hurricane Sally: Historic flood event possible,...
Santa Rosa County Hurricane Sally Update
Here is the latest Hurricane Sally update from Santa Rosa County: Sally’s track shifted slightly east from the last advisory and...
$87 Million Peanut Shelling Facility To Locate In Atmore With 100+ Jobs
Coastal Growers LLC plans to build a peanut shelling plant in Atmore, bringing 100 or more jobs to the area and turning the Escambia...
Pensacola Bay Bridge Closed Due To Wind, And It Was Struck By A Barge
The Pensacola Bay Bridge was closed Tuesday morning after it was struck by a barge and due to winds from Hurricane Sally. The City...
One Reportedly Injured In Cottage Hill ATV Crash
One person was reportedly injured in an ATV crash Monday evening in Cottage Hill. The driver of the ATV crashed into a wooded area...
Gulf Power, EREC Ready For Hurricane Sally
Gulf Power and Escambia River Electric Cooperative say they are both ready to restore power as quickly and safely as possible after...
Hurricane Sally: Volunteer Evacuations, Shelters Open In Escambia And Santa Rosa In Florida And Atmore
This story includes valuable evacuation and shelter information for Escambia County in Florida and Atmore in Escambia County in Alabama....