Escambia County Hurricane Isaias Update #7

Escambia County began response and recovery efforts which began early this morning, Saturday, Oct. 10 following Hurricane Isaias, including damage assessments and debris clearing across roadways.

Public safety is the top priority as Escambia County enters the recovery phase. EMS, Fire, and law enforcement resumed calls for service once the storm passed and conditions were safe. Escambia County EMS and Escambia County Fire Rescue began running calls shortly after Isaias made landfall, responding to over 200 emergency calls within two hours of resuming service. Read more here.

Many roads are closed due to downed power lines and trees throughout Escambia County and the City of Pensacola. View road closure information at MyEscambia.com/roads or fl511.com.

Call 1-800-4-OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243) immediately to report a dangerous condition such as a downed power line. Please note, if you have already reported a downed power line, there is no need to report it again. Please call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.

Although the impacts of the storm have passed, road conditions remain unsafe. Please stay home and allow first responders and crews to work on recovery efforts. If you must drive, use extra caution on the roads and watch for downed trees, power lines and debris. Remember to treat intersections with traffic signal outages as four-way stops.

Escambia County:

• Escambia County crews are actively working to clear numerous downed trees throughout the county, with a priority on clearing roadways needed to access critical facilities such as hospitals. The public's patience is appreciated as crews work to clear major thoroughfares first before clearing trees on roadways in neighborhoods. Please note that crews will begin with "cut and toss" operations to simply move the trees out of the roadway, and will return later in the recovery process to fully remove the trees and debris.
• Residents with damage to property or their street are asked to complete the Citizen Damage Report here.
• Escambia County is urging residents using generators to keep them at least 20 feet away from your home and to never operate a generator in an enclosed space. Ensure the generator has at least three to four feet of clear space on either side, and use the correct cord for the wattage and GFCI protection. Read more safety tips here.
• The Citizen Information Line is available 24 hours a day for residents to call with questions or concerns at 850-471-6600.
• Residents should refrain from visiting county parks and athletic fields until damage assessments and initial cleanup can be completed.<_o3a_p>
• The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare will remain closed Sunday, Oct. 11.

Emergency Storm Repairs

• In the aftermath of a storm, structural damage can leave homeowners and businesses scrambling to get repairs done as soon as possible. The Escambia County Building Services Department Permitting Division can process permit applications through various methods in the event of a natural disaster.
• Click here for a breakdown of what you need to do when it comes to permitting after a storm.
• For more information on storm recovery, visit myescambia.com.

City of Pensacola:

• City crews are collaborating with Florida Power and Light on restoration efforts. Thousands of linemen are out in full force to help bring service back to customers.
• City departments including Pensacola Police Department, Pensacola Fire Department, and Public Works are continuing to respond to calls to provide life safety and restore operations throughout the city. Read more here.
• Pensacola 311 phone lines are down. For nonemergency issues, including road debris and downed trees, please use the portal or chat at https://cityofpensacola.com/311
• City of Pensacola debris removal operations are scheduled to begin early next week. To prepare, residents should:
• • Separate debris into appropriate piles and place them within the public right-of-way, away from roadways to maintain safe traffic flow.
  • Do not place debris in bags.
  • Do not include regular household garbage with storm debris.
• Residents should refrain from discarding yard waste and debris in City of Pensacola parks.
• As damage assessments continue, residents and visitors are urged to avoid City of Pensacola parks until they have been deemed safe for public use.
• Pensacola International Airport is now open for arriving commercial aircrafts. The airport will fully open for regularly scheduled commercial service Sunday, Oct. 11. Please check with your airline for the most up-to-date flight info.

Emerald Coast Utilities Authority:

• 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.
• The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority continues making progress restoring water services throughout its service area following the impacts of Hurricane Isaias.
• ECUA is pleased to report that water services have been restored to all three local hospitals: Baptist Hospital, Ascension Sacred Heart and HCA Florida West Hospital. Restoring service to these critical health care facilities is an important step in ECUA's ongoing recovery efforts.
• In addition to the current restoration of water services, ECUA is continuously working with road debris clearing crews to gain access to water wells throughout Escambia County to assess damages and begin repairs.
• The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) has restored water and sewer services to Pensacola Beach following storm-related disruptions. Although services have been restored to Pensacola Beach, residents remain under a Precautionary Boil Water Notice as part of a system-wide effort. The notice will remain in effect until further notice as ECUA continues recovery operations and works to verify water quality throughout the system. 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) urges residents to be aware of the health risks following Hurricane Isaias. Residents should take precautionary measures to prevent illness or injury from flood waters, Vibrio vulnificus, carbon monoxide poisoning, mosquito bites, wildlife, and more.
• For more information, download the DOH Emergency Preparedness and Recovery guide, or visit escambia.floridahealth.gov.

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 be closed on Sunday, Oct. 11, and 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. For the latest news and updates on emergencies impacting the community, like Escambia County Emergency Management on Facebook and follow @EscambiaBeReady on Instagram.