Comments on: Escambia Commission Declares Emergency; Asks For State Recovery Help

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 03:56:21 +0000

That’s great that all the fees have been dropped. .. that will save people some money! And happy that There weren’t any deaths .. We are all very Blessed to be alive. I was at work when the tornado hit…. lots of damage but no one was hurt! I o have a question. …Does anyone know how I can claim lost wages due to the tornado? We lost three business days of work?

By: Bob C.

Bob C. — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 02:04:36 +0000

OK, first this is Bob C and not the other “Bob.

I feel it is important that the Citizens in Century receive as much aid and assistance as can be gotten from whatever sources are available.

Many local charities and organizations have rallied to help start some of the process.
That is Admirable and it is What We Do in the USA to help our friends and neighbors.

I would think it best if the “help” did not include the Small Business Association loans that have to be paid back because many of our Citizens in Century are without the financial means to easily repay those loans.

I am quite unsettled that the county did not or does not have a rapid deployment resource for such emergencies and disasters.

I am more than unhappy that the governor of Florida apparently chose to meet with one elected official, the sheriff, and that the BOCC and other responsible persons were excluded, along with the media, from that brief meeting.

Hopefully, there will be great aid and assistance that is available and quickly arriving to help house and help the people of the City of Century. This is a hardy and strong group of Citizens and they deserve to be well cared for.

By: Edwards

Edwards — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 23:53:13 +0000

@puddin
Let’s re-route… 1st rely and depend on God and the rest will fall in place. Never rely on yourself, that can and will end us up in a lot of trouble. But just hold on and be strong because God can touch the heart of others to help a situation at hand.

By: Just wonderin'

Just wonderin' — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 20:05:21 +0000

Are Permit fees being waived just in the Century City limits, or to County residents outside the city limits also? Can a resident do it themselves? We’ve been trying to get a new roof for over six months, everyone was too busy. I’m wondering how many will suddenly find the time now.

By: JMC

JMC — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:40:07 +0000

We are not alone. I encourage everyone to get the professional counseling available to help decide the next step and decisions to be made individually. This is great news about the declaration. It is a long road to recovery and feelings of disbelief and anger grief are normal. Even survivor guilt as I was barely spared. I took some time to read about citizen guide to disaster relief on Google, to educate myself about the process. Every member is a part and plays the role and life is a harsh teacher. We are free and with this freedom comes responsibility and choices. Get the counseling to help to know what to do and who to contact for available options. God bless us all in our efforts to recovery.

By: Puddin

Puddin — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:18:16 +0000

Wow Bob, not nice. Its taking a while but at least some help is coming.

Personal responsibility is important. First rely on yourself, then hope and pray for other help.

Hope you and your are OK.Seeing the massive destruction up there I’m still awed that no lives were lost.

By: Northof9mi

Northof9mi — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:09:59 +0000

@Bob, please don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. The BOCC could have not waived any restrictions for our citizens who have suffered from this act of nature.

By: No Excuses

No Excuses — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:03:48 +0000

You’re welcome, Bob.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:52:18 +0000

Wow you guys(BOCC) are too generous! We poor folks up here are not used to such generosity! We don’t want to upset the special folk that live in east hill or p-cola beach!