Tornado Damage Now Estimated At Over $22 Million; Recovery Supplies Distributed In Century

March 11, 2016

Tornado relief supplies from United Way were distributed Thursday in Century, and new dollar figures were released on the extent of the February 15 tornado in Century and the February 23 tornado in Pensacola.

According to Escambia County officials, tornado damage in the Century area is now estimated at $3.9 million, while damage from the Pensacola tornado is now estimated at $18.45 million. The EF-3 tornadoes, just eight days apart, were the strongest tornadoes to strike Escambia County in 45 years.

In an effort to help Century area residents recover, United Ministries distributed supplies — including water, food and personal care items –  from United Way for six hours Thursday at the Pilgrim Lodge Baptist Church on Jefferson Avenue.

Healthy Start in Century also distributed donated items Thursday from the United Way at their office at 511 Church Street.  Healthy Start will continue to distribute the items, including gift cards, next week Monday-Thursday  from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. or while supplies last to those with verified damage.

Pictured: Some of the United Way supplies distributed to tornado victims Thursday at the Pligrim Lodge Missionary Baptist Church on Jefferson Avenue in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News