Recovery Begins After Sunday Storms

January 2, 2017

Recovery efforts were underway Sunday afternoon after a damaging thunderstorm blew through the Old Chemstrand and Ten Mile Road areas about 4 a.m.

For a recovery effort photo gallery, click here.

For a storm damage photo gallery, click here.

Here’s the latest information on Sunday’s storm in the Ensley area:

Damage/Injuries

  • The American Red Cross completed their needs assessment of the impacted area. They are providing short term housing assistance to six families living in the most severely damaged homes.
  • Gulf Power reports that all of their feeder lines in the area have been repaired.
  • An estimated 30 homes are expected to have some level of damage in the Ensley area. A more accurate damage assessment will be available as assessments are complete.
  • Ashton Brosnaham Park is closed until further notice. Two buildings sustained roof damaged, several fields have fence and bleacher damage, and the fields are unsafe due to debris.
  • Lipscomb Elementary School was observed to have damage to the building.
  • No injuries have been reported.

Road Closures

  • All roads are now open.
  • If you see standing water, do not drive through it. Turn around, don’t drown. Standing water creates a serious road hazard, even when only a portion of the roadway is flooded. Motorists should always avoid crossing flooded streets and should never attempt to cross flooded bridges.

Reader submitted and NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News