From Escambia County
- Debris Collection: Escambia County will begin debris collection for storm-generated debris from Hurricane Isaias later this week, with a target start date of Wednesday, Oct. 14. Click here for more information.
- Escambia County offices will close Monday, Oct. 12 as Hurricane Isaias recovery continues. Click here for more information.
- Boaters should use extra caution when using public boat ramps and waterways after hurricanes, due to potential floating and submerged debris. Hazards to navigation should be reported to FWC at 888-404-3922.
Feeding Sites
The following feeding locations have been established for Monday, Oct. 12 to provide food to residents following Hurricane Isaias. Please note that times may vary due to road conditions and unforeseen circumstances. Meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
- Salvation Army boxed lunch (around noon) and hot dinner (around 5:30 p.m.):
- Carver Park Resource Center – 208 Webb St., Cantonment
- Century Community Shelter – 720 Hecker Road, Century
- Marie K. Young – Wedgewood Community Center – 6405 Wagner Road, Pensacola
- Operation Blessing hot meal (around noon) and Salvation Army hot meal (around 5:30 p.m.):
- Brownsville Church, 3100 W. De Soto St., Pensacola
- Mercy Chefs hot meals (approximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and dinner (approximately 4-6 p.m.)
- Transformation Church – 6800 Mobile Highway, Pensacola
- Harvest Christian Center – 1095 Muscogee Road, Cantonment
- Central Chapel Worship Center – 405 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola
- Jubilee Church – 5910 N. “W” St., Pensacola
- Several feeding sites have been established for Monday, Oct. 12 in Escambia County to provide food to residents following Hurricane Isaias. Click here for more information.
Water Distribution
- A water distribution site will be open at the Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. De Soto St., at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12. Water is available on a first come, first served basis.
Unlicensed Contractors
- It has been reported by Florida Legal Services that there is an uptick in unlicensed contractors. Verify your contractor here.
FPL
- Florida Power & Light crews are working to have 95 percent of customers who can safely accept power to be restored service by the end of the day on Monday, Oct. 12. They are aware of a lag time between when service is restored and when the outage map on their website may update.
Storm Cleanup Assistance
- Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies (BRACE) is urging Escambia and Santa Rosa county residents affected by Hurricane Isaias to call the Crisis Cleanup hotline at 1-800-451-1954 to request assistance with tree work, debris cleanup, roof tarping, mucking out and gutting storm-damaged homes.
- Crisis Cleanup records requests and makes them available to participating relief organizations. Depending on available volunteers and resources, assistance may include:
- Cutting and removing fallen trees.
- Clearing storm debris.
- Installing temporary roof tarps.
- Removing mud and water-damaged belongings.
- Removing damaged drywall and other materials through mucking and gutting.
- Assistance provided through participating volunteer organizations is free. Submitting a request does not guarantee service or a specific response time.
- Click here for more information.
City of Pensacola
- HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE: City crews will work as late as needed on Monday to collect Friday and Monday household garbage. City crews will NOT collect yard waste/storm debris.
- DEBRIS: The City’s storm debris contractor will collect storm debris beginning early this week. Separate vegetative debris from building materials, drywall, lumber, carpet, furniture, plumbing. DO NOT BAG YOUR STORM DEBRIS. Place the debris curbside in the public right-of-way, away from roadways, to keep traffic flowing safely.
- AIRPORT: Pensacola International Airport is open. Check with your airlines regarding the status of flights.
- PORT OF PENSACOLA: Cleared by the U.S. Coast Guard and returning to normal operations.
- PARKS AND RECREATION: Do not place yard waste and debris in parks. Please stay out of parks until they have been assessed and deemed safe for public use.
- Resource Centers: All community centers and programming are canceled for Monday, Oct. 12 to allow time for power, potable water, and network services to be restored.
- Gull Point Resource Center and Park sustained major damage during the storm. Alternate program locations to be determined.
- Osceola Golf Course also sustained major damage during the storm and will remain closed for play over the next several days. For updates on playing conditions, please check the official Osceola Golf Course Facebook Page.
- CITY OFFICES: City offices will remain closed on Monday, Oct. 12, with the goal of reopening Tuesday, Oct. 13.
- REPORT PROPERTY DAMAGE HERE: City residents should use the Citizen Damage Report toll at myescambia.com to report damage for assessment.
- Visit the City of Pensacola website for updates on Hurricane Isaias restoration efforts.
ECUA
- REMINDER: ECUA’s boil-water notice remains in effect while their crews continue to assess and repair damage to their infrastructure. Use bottled water for drinking and cooking. Read more here.
- ECUA will resume its regular garbage and recycling collection schedule beginning Monday, Oct. 12, following the impacts of Hurricane Isaias. Read more here.
Escambia County Public Schools:
- Escambia County schools and district offices will remain closed Monday, Oct. 12.
Florida Department of Health in Escambia County:
- The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (DOH Escambia) Fairfield location will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, due to severe weather impacts from Hurricane Isaias. All DOH Escambia locations are expected to reopen on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Hurricane Isaias Relief:
- BRACE staff is working diligently to manage the ESF-15 Volunteers and Donations support for both Escambia and Santa Rosa County Emergency Management. To report any unmet needs, please call 211 and any needs will be assessed once the storm has passed. To make a donation, please click here.
Pensacola State College:
- Due to extensive power outages and cleanup efforts in our area after Hurricane Isaias, all Pensacola State College locations will remain closed Monday, Oct. 12. The closure includes all classes, events, campus activities, and online classes.
University of West Florida:
- All University of West Florida locations, including the Pensacola campus, Fort Walton Beach campus and UWF Historic Trust, will remain closed through Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, while the University continues to assess damage on campus from Hurricane Isaias. This includes all classes, events and campus activities. Residence Halls will remain closed.
Updates will continue to be posted online at myescambia.com.
