BRACE Update Provided by Greg Strader, Executive Director Greg shared the update from Escambia County that may provide several resources that agency partners and case managers can share with their clients and…
Category: Recovery
SBA here and ready to loan money
The U.S. Small Business Administration is here. They have three types of loans available: Home Disaster: For homeowners and renters to repair and replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property–including automobiles. Business…
Main County Health facility relocated
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County’s (DOH-Escambia) main facility, located on Fairfield Drive in Pensacola, has sustained major damage in the recent flood. This facility will remain closed until further…
United Way: Weekend Update
Volunteer NEEDS for Agency Partners to best assist affected residents: Captain Bob Cornett with Salvation Army has made a request for 12 volunteers to work at their Q street location 1501 N…
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 be able to choose between the drawing…
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 10. Hours of Operation will be from…
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 County. These sites will be operational from…
From the City of Pensacola: How to apply for disaster assistance
Residents who were affected by last weekâs storms and flooding who have not yet applied for available assistance should do so immediately. There are three ways to apply for assistance: ⢠Online….
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 push through Northwest Florida over the weekend,…
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, May 10th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00…
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 at no cost, while supplies last. Full…
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 and Santa Rosa counties. Public Assistance funding…