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Escambia Health Department Aids With Irma Response

Florida Department of Health Escambia County is helping with Florida’a response to Hurricane Irma.  Director and Health Office Dr. John Lanza worked Saturday to help with storm shelters in the Tallahassee area. Pictured above:Lanza is seen briefing a team in Tallahassee on duty in a special needs shelter for Hurricane Irma evacuees. Pictured below: Several trained  DOH-Escambia deployment teams departed Friday to aid with the Irma response. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

All Escambia, Santa Rosa Courts Open On Monday

All courts in Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties will be open on Monday, according to an order from Chief Judge Linda Nobles.

“We are closely monitoring the activity and any potential threat or hazard by Hurricane Irma.  Decisions for changes to any of the First Judicial Circuit regular business hours of operation shall be made during our ongoing assessments throughout each day,” Nobles said in a press release.

Walton County Courts will be closed on Monday.

Partly Sunny, Upper 70’s For Sunday

For the latest on Hurricane Irma, click here.

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

There is Wind Advisory in effect.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Windy, with a north wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

ERC Football Scores

Here are week 2 scores from ERC youth league football:

Senior scores:

1. NWE- 32, Jay- 8
2. Excel- 56, Flomaton- 6
3. Straughn- 21, Neal- 0
4. Baker- 2, Poarch- 0 (forfeit)
5. Brewton- 2, Uriah- 0 (forfeit)

Escambia Schools Closed On Monday, No Decision Yet On Tuesday

All Escambia County (FL) Schools will be closed on Monday under an order from Gov. Rick School closing all schools statewide.

“I will make an announcement Monday providing information about returning to school,” Superintendent Malcolm Thomas, who cautioned residents about fake news and rumors on social media and other sources.

“There are a number of ‘fake news’ reports being circulated about Escambia Schools. Currently, no schools are being utilized as shelters,” he said.

“Beware of posts that do not originate from official sources.”

That announcement will be posted on NorthEscambia.com. Like NorthEscambia.com on Facebook, or follow us @northescambia on Twitter for updates and notifications.

Escambia Academy (AL) will be closed on Monday.

Pensacola Christian Academy plans to be open for regular classes and events on Monday.  Pensacola Christian College also will be open for regular classes and events on Monday.

NorthEscambia.com file photo.

Mary Etta Locke Orlin

Mary Etta Locke Orlin, 64, of Cantonment, formerly of Greenville, KY, died Friday, September 8, 2017, at the University of Florida Hospital in Gainesville. She was born September 19, 1952, in Muhlenberg County to the late Gilbert and Mildred Locke. She was a homemaker and member of Sharon General Baptist Church in Greenville, KY and attended St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Pensacola. Ms. Orlin was an extremely creative person who loved to throw parties and shop estate sales, but her greatest joy in life came from spending time with her family, especially her three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Larry Locke.

Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Mike Orlin of Cantonment, FL; daughter, Lesa Lichlyter; grandchildren, Leilani Lichlyter, Roman Lichlyter and Genavieve May; sister, Janice (Danny) Lear of Greenville; brothers, Gerald (Connie) Locke, Freddie (Kim) Locke and Darrell (Kim) Locke, all of Greenville and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will hold a memorial service at a later date in Greenville, KY.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

John Calvin Turberville

Mr. John Calvin Turberville, 42, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017, in Pensacola, Florida.

Mr. Turberville was a native of Tampa, FL, former longtime resident of Atmore, AL and had resided in Frisco City, AL for the past nine months. He loved to travel, loved music and the drums. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Alberta Wiggins and Jake Wiggins and Ruth Turberville; and his aunt, Jeanette Plowman.

He is survived by his father, Roger Turberville of Frisco City, AL; mother, Dorothy Turberville of Atmore, AL; two daughters, Amber Nicole Turberville of Mobile, AL and Georgia Turberville of Mobile, AL; one sister, Jeana Turberville Hughes of Atmore, AL; and one grandchild, MaKenna Klaire.

Funeral services were held Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Absher and Bro. Bill Pashel officiating.

Burial will follow at the Mineola Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Nathan Dean, Wayne Turberville, Steve Magee, Claude Dean, Noah Absher and Daryl Ferguson.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.

Escambia County Local Irma Update

Here is the latest local Hurricane Irma information update from Escambia County from Saturday afternoon:

Current Situation

• There ARE NO evacuations ordered for Escambia County residents, no matter the location.
• According to the National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama, Irma is still expected to take a northward turn near the Florida peninsula late tonight into early Sunday. The most significant impacts associated with Irma are expected to remain east of our area through early next week. Breezy northeasterly to northerly winds will be likely, especially Monday and Monday night.
• Escambia County Emergency Operation Center is at a level 3, or monitoring level. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and through the weekend to provide our residents with the most up-to-date hurricane information.
• The State Emergency Operations Center has been activated to level 1, which is a full-scale, 24-hours-a-day activation. DEM estimates that 6.3 million Floridians have been ordered to evacuate.
• The Florida Emergency Information Line has been activated and is available 24/7 for families and visitors at 1-800-342-3557.
• Visit www.floridadisaster.org to find information on shelters, road closures, and evacuation routes.
• Sign up for Escambia County updates at www.MyEscambia.com and clicking the subscribe button.
• Learn what to do before, during and after by downloading our latest disaster guide at myescambia.com.

Weather Update from National Weather Service/National Hurricane Center

• Irma is expected to make landfall in Florida as an extremely dangerous major hurricane, bringing life-threatening wind impacts to much of the state. Wind hazards from Irma are also expected to spread northward along the coast of Georgia and South Carolina. The most significant impacts associated with Irma are expected to remain east of our area through early next week. Breezy northeasterly to northerly winds will be likely, especially Monday and Monday night.
• Keep in mind that some fluctuations in track and intensity are still possible.

Host Shelters

• As requested by the state, Escambia County and the American Red Cross are opened a shelter at the Pensacola Bay Center located at 201 E. Gregory St. at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8. The shelter is for south Florida evacuees. There are currently NO EVACUATIONS ordered for Escambia County.
  • General shelter population: 45
  • Special needs shelter population: 0
  • Animal shelter population: 19

• Additional shelters will be opened as needed and directed by the state of Florida.
• The Escambia County Equestrian Center is being open as a host shelter for evacuees’ horses . Stalls and RV sites are available at a first come, first served basis. The stall fees have been waived. For more information, visit https://myescambia.com/our-services/parks-and-recreation/equestrian-center/equestrian-center-as-a-storm-shelter.
  • Horse population: 50

• Visit floridadisaster.org/shelters/summary.aspx to find information on shelters in your area. This site is being updated as shelters open throughout the day.

Volunteering & Donations

• Florida needs 1,000 volunteer nurses to help at our special needs shelters. Nurses who can volunteer can email BPRCHDPreparedness@FLHealth.gov Nurses can also email HelpFL@FLhealth.gov.
• Volunteer Florida is coordinating with volunteer organizations across the state and has partnered with the American Red Cross to provide shelter operations training to volunteers and AmeriCorps grantees. Floridians who would like to volunteer can register at http://redcross.org/volunteer
• Gov. Rick Scott activated the Florida Disaster Fund to support individuals who are impacted by Hurricane Irma. The Florida Disaster Fund helps provide financial support to Florida’s communities in times of disaster. To make a contribution, please visit www.FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222 to make a one-time donation of $10.

Gas/Fuel

• Gov. Scott has taken several actions to help mitigate fuel shortages, read more at http://www.flgov.com/2017/09/07/gov-scott-were-working-aggressively-to-get-more-fuel-to-gas-stations/
• To check fuel availability online, go to https://gasbuddy.com

Schools

• Gov. Rick Scott is directing all public K-12 schools, state colleges, state universities and state offices to close Monday, Sept. 11.
• All University of West Florida locations are closed and classes are canceled Monday, Sept. 11. On-campus housing continues to operate as usual. The Health, Leisure and Sports Facility hours are 12 to 6 p.m. and the Aquatic Center hours are 1 to 6 p.m. through Monday, Sept. 11. All other services, activities and events, including all home athletic events, are cancelled.

County & State Offices

• All county offices are open Monday, Sept. 11.
• Governor Rick Scott has directed all state offices in all 67 Florida counties to close Monday, Sept. 11

Florida Department of Health – Escambia

• All FDOH-Escambia clinics, including WIC and Immunizations clinics, and all other services provided by FDOH-Escambia, will be suspended on Friday, September 8, 2017 and on Monday, September 11, 2017. Clients with appointments scheduled for these dates, may call 850-595-6500 on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, to reschedule their appointment.
• ProMed Dental services at FDOH-Escambia’s Northside and Molino Service Centers will be suspended on Friday September 8, 2017 and on Monday, September 11, 2017. Patients who have dental appointments with ProMed Dental may call 850-912-8923 or 850-471-6983 for rescheduling.
• Escambia Community Clinics (ECC) pediatric and dental services at FDOH-Escambia’s Fairfield Drive Service Center will have normal operations. Patients who have dental or pediatric clinic appointments with ECC will still be able to receive their scheduled services.

Pensacola International Airport

• While many southern and eastern Florida airports are closed, Pensacola International Airport is currently open and will remain open as long as Hurricane Irma does not severely impact our area.
• Passengers with scheduled travel to impacted areas are strongly encouraged to monitor the status of their flight by frequently visiting their airline’s website.

Storm Preparation

• Review/make your family plan. Need help? Read more on how to care for your family here.
• Know your zone. Look up your address online at http://bit.ly/2vGzR1R. You can search by address or parcel number and then look for the “Emergency Management Report.” The address function is self-populating, so type slowly and then choose the address from the drop down list.
• Restock your disaster kit supplies/get a kit. if we aren’t impacted by Irma, your preparations won’t be a waste, as we haven’t yet reached the height of hurricane season. You’ll be ready for the next storm. Click here to see our latest disaster guide shopping list.
• Stay Informed – A tropical system can develop very quickly. Be sure you take time every day to monitor the local media. Escambia County also has several tools available for our residents. Learn more here. Monitor local media and legitimate online and social media sources like Escambia County Emergency Management, US National Weather Service Mobile, NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center and Florida SERT.
• Prep your yard - As we are entering the height of hurricane season, it is also recommended that residents take a few minutes to inspect their home and yard. Check for, fix or remove loose items on your home and sheds. Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and down spouts. Trim trees and shrubs around your home.

Windy With Slight Chance Of Rain By Sunday Night

For the latest on Hurricane Irma, click here.

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Irma Heads For Florida Landfall, Latest Updates And Maps

Major Hurricane Irma continues to move toward a Florida landfall.

The latest details on Hurricane Irma are in the graphics above and below, click to enlarge. Reload the page to ensure that you are seeing the latest graphics.

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