Tuesday Was Hurricane Sally Deadline Day: Apply For Financial Help, Put Out Debris By Today
December 1, 2020
Tuesday was the deadline to apply for Hurricane Sally financial assistance, and the final day to put out debris or drop it off at a designated site.
Financial Help
The FEMA application deadline for Escambia County residents with uninjured losses is Tuesday, December 1.
Survivors can register with FEMA:
- By visiting DisasterAssistance.gov
- Downloading the FEMA App for smartphones
- Calling 800-621-3362 (800-462-7585 TTY). Multilingual operators are available.
December 1 also is the deadline for homeowners and renters, businesses of all sizes, and nonprofit organizations to apply to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for low-interest disaster loans for physical property damage. The deadline for working capital applications for small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations is July 2, 2021. For more information, visit https://DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov/. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955.
Debris Collection
The third and final Hurricane Sally debris collection pass begins Tuesday, with a goal to collect all of the roadside debris in Escambia County by Christmas.
Debris that was generated by Hurricane Sally should be placed and sorted on the area immediately adjoining the road in front of your home. Vegetative debris like tree limbs need to be separate from construction and demolition materials like drywall and carpet. Keep debris away from storm drains, low power lines, other utilities and mailboxes.
In addition to curbside removal of debris for residents, residential drop off sites are accepting vegetative debris generated by Hurricane Sally through today. The locations are:
- Escambia County Equestrian Center at 7750 Mobile Highway
- John R. Jones Athletic Complex at 555 East Nine Mile Road
- Oak Grove Convenience Center at 745 North Highway 99
- Baars Field at 13020 Sorrento Road
- Lexington Terrace at 900 S Old Corry Field Road
- Park East at 1233-1235 at Fort Pickens Road
10,000 Pound Food Giveaway Tuesday At Carver Park In Cantonment
December 1, 2020
The Cantonment Improvement Committee will hold a food distribution on Tuesday, December 1 at Carver Park, 208 Webb Street. There will be 10,000 pounds of food distributed.
The food distribution will begin at 3:30 p.m. and continue while supplies last for anyone in need of food. Line up on Webb Street facing north. An identification is required.
Pictured: A 10,000 pound food giveaway earlier this year at Carver Park in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Another Freezing Night; Mid 20s In North Escambia
December 1, 2020
Another freeze in forecast in the North Escambia area for Tuesday night.
Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
To prevent freezing and possible damage to outdoor water pipes, they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 25. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 39. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58.
Century Town Hall Closed After ‘Some Staff’ Test Positive For COVID-19
December 1, 2020
The Century Town Hall is temporarily closed after “some staff” tested positive for COVID-19.
According to the town, the town hall will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday for professional cleaning “due to some staff testing positive”. The drive-thru will reopen on Thursday at 7 a.m., but the lobby will be closed until further notice.
The town will pay ServePro and estimated $2,000 to fog and wipe down the building with disinfectants.
Century closed the town hall back in late July after two employees tested positive for the virus.
Using A Space Heater? Here Are Quick Tips To Be Safe
December 1, 2020
Escambia County Fire Rescue is encouraging residents to practice space heater safety and know the potential risks associated with home heating equipment.
Home fires occur more in the winter months than any other time of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths and space heaters account for four out of five home heating fire deaths.
“As cold air rushes into our area, space heaters and fire places will be used. Most heating fires can be prevented from happening by following simple tips,” said Ray Melton, Escambia County Fire Rescue fire and life safety specialist. “ECFR wants to remind our citizens that space heaters, furnaces and fire places should all be checked prior to use. Last year during a cold period, ECFR responded to several chimney fires that displaced residents.”
Follow these tips to stay safe while heating your home:
- Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected annually by a qualified professional.
- Keep anything that can burn at least 3 ft. away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove or portable space heater.
- Portable space heaters should be turned OFF every time you leave the room and before going to bed.
- Never plug a space heater in a power strip.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Never use an oven to heat your home.
For portable electric heaters:
- Place them on a solid, flat surface, away from high traffic areas and doorways.
- Use and purchase heaters with an automatic shut off so if they are tipped over they will shut off.
- Plug power cords directly into outlets and never into an extension cord.
- Inspect for cracked or damaged, broken plugs or loose connections; replace before using.
Heating Fire Facts:
- Most home heating fire deaths (86%) involved stationary or portable space heaters.
- The leading factor contributing to home heating fires (27%) was failure to clean, principally from solid-fueled heating equipment, primarily chimneys.
- The leading factor contributing to ignition for home heating fire deaths (54%) was heating equipment too close to things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattress, or bedding.
- Nearly half (48%) of all home heating fires occurred in December, January and February.
For information about obtaining a home smoke detector, call (850) 595-HERO (4376). City of Pensacola residents may call (850) 436-5200 for smoke detector installation assistance.
One Additional COVID-19 Death, 54 New Positives Reported In Escambia County
December 1, 2020
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The Florida Department of Health reported one additional COVID-19 death and 54 new positive cases Monday in Escambia County.
A lower number of tests than normal were reported Monday due to the preceding Thanksgiving holiday weekend when many testing centers were closed.
Here is the latest data:
Total cases: 16,729 (+54)
Non-Florida residents: 1,809
Total deaths: 305 (+1)
Long-term care facility deaths : 141 (+1)
Current hospitalizations: 108 (-1)
Number of tests last day: 399
Percent positive last day: 9.73%
Percent positive last week: 9.0%
Escambia County cases by location:
Pensacola: 12,278 (+31)
Cantonment: 1,279 (+8)
Century: 956
—-including 773 Century prison inmates
Molino: 201
McDavid: 99
Bellview: 26
Walnut Hill: 18
Perdido Key: 14
Gonzalez: 9
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 7,483 (+32)
Non-Florida residents: 96
Total deaths: 102
Long-term care facility deaths: 23
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 433*
Number of tests last day: 165
Percent positive last day: 15.4%
Santa Rosa County cases by location:
Milton: 3,967 (+38)
Gulf Breeze: 1,269 (+9)
Navarre: 1,256 (+16)
Pace: 612 (+11)
Jay: 193 (+3)
Bagdad: 17
Florida cases:
Total cases: 999,319
Florida residents: 983,370
Deaths: 18,597
Hospitalizations: 54,864*
*“Hospitalizations” in the statewide and Santa Rosa County totals is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. Most of these people are longer be hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized. The Escambia County number is current data compiled each day from the local hospitals.
*The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
Peggy Joe Hodge
December 1, 2020
Peggy Joe Hodge, went to her heavenly home on Friday, November 20, 2020, at the age of 85. She was born on October 17, 1935 in Maplesville, Alabama.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Jack Hodge, one son Aaron Hodge, mother and father, David and Susan Fox, three brothers Lawrence, Benjamin, and Edward Fox.
Peggy was a very loving and compassionate mother. She loved to travel, fish, and bowl, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with family. She was the past recipient high scorer award in bowling, and served as past president of the PTA, and volunteer of the year for Molino Elementary School in the 1980’s.
Peggy is survived by her loving children, Susan McCrory (Kenny) Jackie Hodge (Lynn), David Hodge (Vicky), Grandchildren, Naomi, Jeremiah, Jacob, Melissa, Amanda, Derek, Lane, and seven Great Children.
The family wishes to thank TLC Caregivers and Hospice nurse Annabelle for the loving care and compassion for our mother.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 3rd from 10:00-11:00 am at Windy Hill Baptist Church, 9896 Rebel Rd, Pensacola, FL 32526. The service will begin at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Windy Hill Baptist Church and Covenant Care.