Escambia County to Open Hurricane Isaias Multi-Agency Resource Centers

CRA Emergency Resilience Program Could Help Isaias Recovery

If you live in a Community Redevelopment Agency district and have storm damage from Hurricane Isaias, the CRA’s Emergency Resiliency Program may be able to help your recovery.

The City CRA was created to eliminate slum and blight by promoting reinvestment and revitalization in the community. The CRA offers limited emergency assistance to stabilize your home, protect occupants, and prevent further damage.

Funding is available only for essential repairs and only for properties within the three CRA districts – Urban Core, Eastside, and Westside redevelopment areas. Use this map to see if your property is in a CRA district.

Learn more or apply online: https://www.cityofpensacola.com/3695/Emergency-Resiliency-Program.

Paper applications are available at City Hall (222 W. Main St.) and Bayview Senior Center (2000 E. Lloyd St.).

Questions? Call us at (850) 436?5640.

USPS Restores Postal Operations Across Northern Florida Following Hurricane Isaias

NORTHERN FLORIDA— The U.S. Postal Service Florida 1 District is pleased to announce that all postal operations have resumed at all facilities across Northern Florida following the catastrophic impacts of Hurricane Isaias.

Employee and customer safety remain our top priority. We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as our teams worked to restore safe, reliable service as quickly as possible.

State Farm® Responds to Hurricane Isaias

 As of Oct. 14, State Farm has received over 2100 total claims across AL and over 3700 claims across FL from Hurricane Isaias, and we anticipate many more as people have the opportunity to return to their homes and survey the damage. The states with the highest claim counts are Florida, Alabama, and Georgia.

Please let us know if we can help coordinate media interviews on customer claim filing and recover tips or on important topics such as contractor fraud prevention.

Onsite Customer Assistance

State Farm customers can visit the Customer Care Site for in-person assistance with representatives to file claims, answer questions and provide updates on existing claims:

Florida

• Winn-Dixie, 4208-4234 US-90, Pace, FL 32571
  • Hours of operation: Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. CT
• Lowe’s Home Improvement, 1201 Airport Blvd. Pensacola, FL 32504
  • Hours of operation: Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. CT

Insurance Assistance Hubs

• University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Parking Lot B, Pensacola, FL 32514
  • Hours of operation: Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CT

How to File a Claim

State Farm customers can submit and manage a claim through the channel that works best for them:

• Call or email your State Farm agent
• Call 1-800-SF-CLAIM
• File in the State Farm mobile app
• File online at statefarm.com/claims
• Text “CLAIM” to 62789 to receive a link to file a claim

 Helpful Tips for Residents with Damage

• Put safety first and only return to damaged property when authorities say it’s safe.
• Document damage with photos before cleaning up or making repairs.
• Take reasonable temporary steps to prevent additional damage and save receipts.
• Report damage as soon as possible to begin the claims process.
• Use caution when hiring contractors by obtaining written estimates and requesting multiple bids.

 State Farm can coordinate interviews with:

• State Farm catastrophe claims representatives.
• Claims experts on the recovery process and insurance claims following a loss.
• Local State Farm agents serving customers in Alabama.

You can find additional tips for Hurricane Season here.

Additional Resources

• Help Protect Yourself from Contractor Fraud – State Farm®
• What To Do After a Hurricane – State Farm®
• Storm Preparedness Is No Longer Seasonal – State Farm

Parks and Recreation Updates
Following Hurricane Isaias

DATE: October 15, 2026

PENSACOLA, Fla. –  The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department continues recovery efforts following Hurricane Isaias, with crews assessing damage, clearing storm debris and preparing parks and recreation facilities to reopen as conditions allow.

Several park areas and facilities have reopened, while others remain closed as staff address storm-related damage and safety concerns. The department is also evaluating the status of permitted events as recovery efforts continue.

PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES

The following locations are open:

SENIOR MEAL DISTRIBUTION SITES

PERMITTED EVENTS

All City-permitted special events have been canceled so safety personnel can prioritize restoration and recovery. Scheduled events and markets are expected to resume next weekend. Residents planning to attend an event should confirm its status with the event organizer before traveling.

PARKS & ONGOING RECOVERY EFFORTS

While storm debris has been cleared from facilities scheduled to reopen, crews are continuing to inspect City parks and playgrounds. Widespread damage, including dozens of downed trees and impacts to playgrounds and park amenities, presents significant cleanup and safety challenges.

Please stay out of all parks and off playgrounds until they have been inspected and officially cleared for public use. Parks and playgrounds will reopen in phases as crews assess conditions and confirm they are safe. Once cleared, locations will be listed at playpensacola.com, with updates shared through the City’s official social media channels.

As parks reopen, please refrain from using any power sources on-site.

Parks and Recreation staff will continue assessing facilities, addressing hazards and completing repairs as resources allow. Residents are encouraged to check for updates before visiting parks and recreation facilities, as conditions and operating schedules may change throughout the recovery process.

REPORTING HAZARDOUS PARK CONDITIONS

If you see any hazardous conditions at your local Resource Center or Park, please report it using Pensacola 311 by dialing 311 on your local cell phone or visiting www.pensacola311.com.