Gulf Power Releases Restoration Timeline By Location; EREC Making Big Progress
September 20, 2020
Gulf Power has released estimated power restoration times by location, and Escambia River Electric continues to restore power for their members.
GULF POWER COMPANY
As of early Sunday morning, there were 48,130 Gulf Power customers without service – 46,540 in Escambia County and 1,590 ub Santa Rosa County.
Saturday night, Gulf Power provided more detailed service restoration estimates based upon location. Click the map above to enlarge (areas not in color on the map are served by EREC).
Escambia County
- Customers in Century are estimated to be restored by midnight, Sunday, Sept. 20.
- Customers north of Kingsfield Road are estimated to be restored by midnight, Monday, Sept. 21.
- Customers south of Kingsfield Road including Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key and Innerarity Point, are estimated to be restored by midnight, Tuesday, Sept. 22.
Santa Rosa County
- Essentially all customers in Santa Rosa County are estimated to be restored by midnight, Sunday, Sept. 20.
If power is restored in your neighborhood and you still do not have power, first check your breakers. If this is not the issue, report your outage on the Gulf Power App or using an automated system by calling 1-800-GUPOWER (1-800-487-6937).
ESCAMBIA RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
There were 2,084 Escambia River Electric Cooperative members without power as of early Sunday morning.
Immediately after Hurricane Sally, EREC had 11,448 customers without service.
“Our storm team is working hard day and night to restore power to our membership,” said CEO Ryan Campbell. “We know our members are eager to get their electricity restored, and our crews will not stop working until everyone has power. The support our members have shown us has been amazing. We’ve had deliveries of snacks, doughnuts and even a sign placed in front of the co-op thanking our linemen. It’s great to be part of such a supportive community.”
Pictured: Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative works to restore power for Escambia River Electric Cooperative members along Highway 97 in Walnut Hill. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ice, Food, Water And Tarps Available Sunday At Seven Locations In Escambia County
September 20, 2020
Ice, food (MREs), bottled water and tarps will be available Sunday and Monday at seven distributions locations in Escambia County.
A total of 10,000 tarps will be made available.
Several of the sites ran out of food and water on Saturday, but officials said that a “convoy” of trucks will keep them supplied.
The distributions will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at the following locations:
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 North “W” St.
Casino Beach Parking Lot
Pensacola Beach
Point Church
13801 Innerarity Point Road
There will be ice available at the following locations in addition to food and water at:
Brownsville Community Center
3200 W. DeSoto St.
Marie K. Young Wedgewood Community Center
6405 Wagner Road
Chance Of Showers, 70s In The Day, Low 60s At Night
September 20, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 10 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Slight Chance Of Showers And A Cool Down For The Weekend
September 19, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82
Food And Water Will Be Distributed At Seven Locations In Escambia County Beginning Saturday
September 19, 2020
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 North “W” St.
Casino Beach Parking Lot
Pensacola Beach
Point Church
13801 Innerarity Point Road
There will be ice available at the following locations in addition to food and water at:
Brownsville Community Center
3200 W. DeSoto St.
Marie K. Young Wedgewood Community Center
6405 Wagner Road
Pictured: A food and water distribution site on Industrial Boulevard. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Here’s Where To Get Free Hot Meals, Free Water On Saturday
September 19, 2020
Free hot meals and a free case of bottled water are available on Saturday as listed below:
FREE HOT MEALS
Escambia Equestrian Center – The American Red Cross will open a feeding kitchen at the Escambia Equestrian Center, 7750 Mobile Hwy., on Saturday at noon. There will also be mobile feeding units in the area.
My Father’s Vineyard, 8130 Pensacola Boulevard — 200 hot plate lunches available beginning at 12:30 p.m.
St. Anne Catholic Church, 5200 Saufley Field Road — 5,000 hot meals beginning at 11 a.m.
FREE CASE OF BOTTLE WATER
Pinewoods Presbyterian Church, 2195 Highway 297A (just south of Kingsfield Road) — free case of bottled water, provided by Michelle Salzman, Pinewoods Presbyterian and the Lewis Bear Company.
Escambia County Curfew Continues Sunday Night
September 19, 2020
A curfew will remain in effect in Escambia County through the weekend.
Sunday night, 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.
Free Case Of Bottled Water Available Saturday Morning In Cantonment
September 18, 2020
Free bottled water will be available in Cantonment Saturday morning.
Each family can receive one case of bottled water from 10 a.m. until at Pinewoods Presbyterian Church at 2195 Highway 297A (just south of Kingsfield Road).
Anyone can receive the water, which will be distributed in drive thru fashion.
The water is provided by Michelle Salzman, Pinewoods Presbyterian and the Lewis Bear Company.
Today: 30,000 Pound Emergency Food Distribution Friday Morning In Century
September 18, 2020
UPDATE: This food distribution is now expected to go on as schedule. It was originally announced this morning as delayed due to a flooding closure on I-10, but the truck driver was able to proceed.
There will be a 30,000 pound food emergency giveaway Friday morning in Century.
The Farm Share food distribution, in conjunction with Northwest Florida Community Outreach, will begin at 11 a.m. at the Century Business Center at 130 East Pond Street.
Food will be distributed while supplies last in drive thru fashion.
Editor’s note: At last report, there was a tree down across East Pond Street just off Highway 29, so enter from the Jefferson Avenue end of Pond Street.
NorthEscambia.com photos from a late May food distribution in Century.
Maybe A Shower This Afternoon, Down In The 60s For Tonight
September 18, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 10 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.