Category: Recovery
More Than $7 Million in SBA Disaster Loans Approved in Florida
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved more than $7 million in Disaster Assistance Loans for residents in Florida affected by the severe storms, tornadoes,…
Agenda Review: Commissioners asked to be kept informed
The Escambia County commissioners asked this morning at their agenda review meeting to be better informed about the jail explosion and flood recovery activities. “The…
ECUA sets June 16 as end date for free flood debris collection
Press Release: Under normal circumstances, the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) does not collect construction and demolition (C&D) debris without an additional charge. However, since…
Escambia County to Receive Due Funds from Hurricane Ivan
On Tuesday, May 20, Escambia County Commission Chairman Lumon May addressed a letter to Florida Governor Rick Scott asking for additional financial relief related to…
Disaster Grants Won’t Affect Social Security or Taxable Income
Senior citizens in Escambia, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties who sustained losses during the recent severe storms and flooding need not worry that…
Flood Insurance and SBA Specialists Available to Answer Questions
PENSACOLA, Fla. – National Flood Insurance Program and U.S. Small Business Administration specialists will be on-hand next week to provide answers to flood insurance and…
United Way: Recovery Update
Contributions continue to come in through www.helpNWFLrecover.org You can contribute your secure donation online at www.helpNWFLrecover.org. ALL money stays Local! Volunteers Needed: Operation Blessing –…
Disaster Recovery Centers Will Be Open Memorial Day
Disaster recovery centers will remain open on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, to assist survivors of the recent severe storms and flooding in Escambia, Okaloosa,…
FEMA: Florida Disaster Assistance Reaches Nearly $28 Million in Two Weeks
Just two weeks since the May 6 major disaster declaration for severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in the Florida Panhandle, nearly $28 million in disaster…
Company maps out local flood areas
The KatRisk has a data map of our April flooding. The modeling is fascinating – check it out here. KatRisk is a catastrophe modeling company…
The Three-Step Process to FEMA Disaster Assistance
Florida survivors who sustained property damage or loss from the recent severe storms, tornadoes and flooding should apply for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency…
Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union presents Manna Food Pantries with check for $146,465
From Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union: We did it! The community did it! Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union raised $146,465 through the Gulf Winds Manna…
Escambia County Long Term Recovery Group forming, May 21 meeting
Over 6,000 families in our community have already registered for FEMA assistance to help them recover from the Spring 2014 flood. If past experience is…
United Way: Weekend update
Resources/Information for Case Managers to Share: NEW: Two weeks past initial flooding, survivors are coping with stress amid the cleanup process. The Lakeview Center which…
United Way: Thursday, May 15 evening update
U Contributions continue to come in through www.helpNWFLrecover.org NEW: United Way of Okaloosa/Walton dropped off the money they collected in last Friday’s all day radio/tele-thon….
FEMA Public Assistance Now Available in Four Florida Panhandle Counties
Four Florida Panhandle counties are now eligible for additional disaster aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The aid will help the state, local and…
Precautionary Boil Water Notice
From ECUA: A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for ECUA customers residing on the following streets after repairs to a water main, damaged…
United Way: Wednesday, May 14 evening update
Amazing Support for our Community: NEW: Our sister city in Gero, Japan: How blessed we are to have a partnership with the people of Gero,…
President amends disaster declaration to include Public Assistance
Today, President Obama amended the major disaster declaration (FEMA-4177-DR) for Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties to include the FEMA Public Assistance (PA) program….
United Way: Tuesday, May 13 evening updates
Contributions continue to come in through www.helpNWFLrecover.org NEW: Direct financial assistance provided to partners and citizens through today’s check run include the disbursement of $15,000…
