Ice Flyers raising money for flood victims

The Pensacola Ice Flyers are holding a raffle with all proceeds going to benefit the victims of the recent flooding in the area. People will…

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Escambia County sets up residential debris drop-off site

Escambia County has opened a Residential Debris Drop-Off Site at the John R. Jones Athletic Park , 555 E. Nine Mile Road, beginning Saturday, May…

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Project Outreach Sites Operational Throughout the County

Escambia County has launched Project Outreach, a disaster relief program that uses field teams to provide aid to the most heavily impacted areas within Escambia…

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From the City of Pensacola: How to apply for disaster assistance

Residents who were affected by last week’s storms and flooding who have not yet applied for available assistance should do so immediately. There are three…

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Latest weather summary from State EOC

Florida’s State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) has activated in response to flooding in the Panhandle of Florida. WEATHER SUMMARY: A frontal boundary is poised to…

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Farm Share and Rep. Clay Ingram bring food to District 5

In response to the flooding that devastated several local communities, Farm Share and State Rep. Clay Ingram will host a free food distribution on Saturday,…

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Escambia County: Sandbags and tarps available

Sandbags Available: In preparation for possible rain over the next few days, Escambia County is making ten filled sandbags available per vehicle to the public…

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Governor Scott requests FEMA Public Assistance

On Thursday, May 8, Governor Rick Scott requested federal Public Assistance for Florida counties, in addition to the Individual Assistance that was granted to Escambia…

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City of Gulf Breeze cleans up as flood waters recede

The Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive will be open Monday-Saturday, 7:30 am to 9 pm and Sunday, 12:30 pm – 6 pm to…

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Looking for volunteers

UNITED WAY REFERRING VOLUNTEER GROUPS TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS HELPING WITH FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS Pensacola, Fla. – May 8, 2014 As our community begins rebuilding and…

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Disaster Unemployment Assistance available

To file a DUA claim, call 1-800-681-8102. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. The Florida Department of Economic…

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Open Mic for Open Books, May 20

“When the Floods Came” Open Mic for Open Books Hosted by West Florida Literary Federation Tuesday, May 20 6:30 Refreshments 7:00 Readings Begin Second Floor,…

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Health officials offer safety tips for cleanup

Health Officials and the State Emergency Response Team urge Floridians to practice safety tips when cleaning in and around their homes.  Residents and others working…

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National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Servicing Agent

FROM: NFIP Clearinghouse SUBJECT: Flood Response Office – FICO Number 321 2014 Mid-Spring Storms, Pensacola, FL The NFIP Bureau and Statistical Agent has established a…

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Rep. Clay Ingram: Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program Available

Today Governor Rick Scott announced the activation of the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program for businesses impacted by last week’s flooding. Governor Scott…

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FEMA: Florida Panhandle Counties Now Eligible for Federal Disaster Assistance

Survivors in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties who sustained property damage as a result of the recent severe storms and flooding in Florida are urged…

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Pensacola Blue Wahoos to Raise Funds for Flood Victims

Fundraisers will benefit the Northwest Florida Chapters of the American Red Cross and United Way The Pensacola Blue Wahoos have announced two fundraisers to raise…

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SBDC, Area Chambers Announce Opening of Flood Disaster Assistance Station

‘Mobile Assistance Center’ to Help Local Businesses with Recovery, Financial Support In response to the approval of the Federal Individual Assistance Disaster Declaration for Escambia…

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Special garbage pick-up for Aragon Court Saturday, May 10th

Weather permitting; there will be a special garbage pick-up for the Aragon Court neighborhood this Saturday. Flood debris piles and garbage carts will need to…

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United Way accepting applications for flood relief funds

United Way of Escambia County Board of Directors has released $150,000 from United Way’s reserve funds that will be distributed to non-profit agencies impacted by…

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